Danny Melamed

July 11, 1952 - June 25, 2018

Danny Eli Melamed, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018 in American Fork, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 11, 1952 in Jerusalem, Israel to the late Ezekiel Melamed and Rachael Hangal Melamed. Danny was a fun-loving man; he loved to make people laugh. He also had a great love of sports – watching, not playing. He loved spending time with his family. He made Mickey Mouse pancakes, orange peel snakes, and flowers for his children when they were young and for his grandchildren more recently. He loved his ward, the Lindon 11th ward, and the friends he made there. Danny was very accomplished. He received an Associate’s degree from Long Beach Community College, a Bachelor’s degree from University of California, Irvine, and a Master’s degree from University of Southern California. “GO TROJANS!” He is survived by his loving wife and eternal companion, Marilyn Victoria Melamed; his children, Krystal Rose (Werito), Ariel Nicole Fetuauro (“Nikki”), and Shaiah Eli Melamed; and grandchildren, Kohner Duane and Jason Dan Werito, Jr. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 2nd, at 11:00 am, at the Lindon 11th Ward, 1050 East 100 North, Lindon, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Interment in Lindon City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.