Melvin Roy Baranowski

MELVIN ROY BARANOWSKI, 73, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at his home in Bellville, Texas. He was born on October 24, 1940, in Houston, Texas, the son of Theodore and Irene Gladys (Taylor) Baranowski. He grew up and attended school in Bellville. After graduating from Bellville High School, he attended Blinn Jr. College and San Jacinto College. Melvin was united in marriage to Patricia Cales, on September 16, 1963, in Jacksonville, Florida. He served his country in the United States Navy Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1965. Melvin was employed with Alcatel Lucint as a telephone repairman retiring after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, farming, and was a avid video poker player. He also enjoyed working in his winery. Melvin is survived by his LOVING WIFE OF OVER 50 YEARS: Patricia Baranowski of Bellville, Texas; DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW: Anna and Rene Giesberts of Woodridge, Virginia and GRANDSON: Toine Giesberts of Woodbridge, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Baranowski. Pallbearers are: Charlie Fitt, Bobby Baker, Ed Baranowski, David Baranowski, Gus Baker and Bruce Mikeska. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761 or to the: American Diabetes Association, 2499 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building A, #105, Austin, Texas 78746.