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The USAFA Prep School class of 1970 lost FRANCIS MELODY on 9 March 2021, in Ormand Beach, Florida.
Francis was born June 1, 1951 in Szony, Hungary to Ferenc and Rozalia Herceg-Falvi. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and rose to the rank of Warrant Officer. He also served with the Daytona Beach Police Department from 1971-1993, retiring as a Lieutenant. He then went on to service with the Volusia County Sheriff’s office from 1994-1998.
He was Catholic and a member of the Kentucky Colonels. He was an avid photographer, loved traveling and relaxed watching a good movie and TV.
Survivors include his daughter Elizabeth Bank and her husband Richard of Atlanta, Georgia, and his son Francis Melody of Daytona Beach and Francis Sr.'s girlfriend, Carol Fletcher of Orange City, Florida as well as by two grandchildren, Sabrina and Noah Bank. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferenc and Rozalia Herceg-Falvi.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Wednesday, March 17th at 1:00 pm at St. Peters Catholic Church 359 West New York Avenue, Deland, Florida. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory to; Fallen officer’s Memorial at https://nleomf.org/memorial
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Joseph Brezovic
I enoyed my Prep School time, and emails and stories over the years with Francis. Francis had a big heart for caring for others..as well as having fun in life. We did a cross country together for leave in his cadilac...scary part for me was 100mph thru Kansas on I-70. We shared prayer time at chapel, bowling, and other fun times. There as a period of time we lost track of each other..and even after re-connecting, emails were short. I am proud of his son, glad his son helped with news updates. Looking forward to seeing him in heaven.
Jean-Claude (Frenchy) Buffington
Francis was in my squadron (B - Green Weenies) at the Prep School. He was a real gentleman who cared very much for others.. He was always funny and could take a joke. RIP my friend and till we meet again....Happy trails!
Frenchy