Craig Allan Mellor

MELLOR, Craig, A., August 21, 2024 Age 68. Beloved husband of Bernadette (nee Garczewski) for 45 cherished years. Loving father of Lauren (Steven) Krolczyk, Ashley (Jayson) Bodinus, and Danielle Mellor. Proud grandfather of Carter, Ava, and Olivia Bodinus. Craig grew up in Royal Oak, MI and attended Royal Oak Kimball high school where he played baseball and was a swimmer. He then attended Oakland University and received a Bachelor of Science. He was a computer software consultant at various company's and ended his career working as a network engineer for Ford Motor Company. Craig got married in 1979 to his wife Bernadette and they were married almost 45 years. Together they had three daughters, gained two son-in-laws and enjoyed time with their three grandkids. One of his favorite things to do was to capture memories through photography whether it be sporting events, family gatherings, air shows, or weddings, he had a talent for capturing life through his camera lenses. He took such pride in his work and loved sharing his talent by taking and giving pictures to everyone. He always went out of his way to make sure he included as many people as he could in his photos. From taking pictures of his nieces and nephews, his daughters, their friends and then his grandkids so many have enjoyed the memories he captured over the years! He had a talent for allowing others to see life through a different lense, the one he was always looking through. Craig had many interests throughout his life including his vast knowledge of rock and roll music, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, movies and all things technology. He also loved to travel and see new places and of course capture his experiences in photographs. He loved to volunteer his time coaching his daughter's softball teams and when he retired from coaching he started announcing their high school games as well. You could also find him volunteering at the St.Lawrence Apple Fest where he loved to run the floor in the Vegas room. He enjoyed watching sports and his favorite teams of all were the Tigers, Lions, and of course U of M football. The only thing he loved more than U of M were his grandkids. Being a PaPa might have been his favorite title of all. Towards the end of his life he battled many health conditions with his heart, kidneys and sight. Despite having to give up one of his favorite hobbies due to his sight we know his heart still continued to beat for his grandkids until the very end. Visitation Friday August 23rd from 3-8pm with a 6pm Prayer Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Funeral Saturday August 24th, instate 9:30am at St. Lawrence Catholic Church 44633 Utica Rd (South of M-59/Hall Rd) until time of Mass 10am. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

Craig Allan Mellor

February 13, 1956 - August 21, 2024