Brisendine, Melvin "Frank" - passed away after a brave battle with Lung Cancer and surrounded by his loving family he passed away peacefully on March 4, 2012. He was born in Covington, Virginia on October 31, 1933. Dearest husband for 56 years to Ann. Beloved father of Mike Liz, Scott Terri, Jeffrey, Steve Deanna, and Terri Morley Dan. Proud grandfather of Michael, Dustin, Korey, Jessalyn, Tyler, Sara, Brendan, Josh, Jenni, Stephanie, Jeremy, Luke, Hannah, Jacob, and Emily. Dear Brother-in-law of Darfow Rice. Also survived by nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two sisters and six brothers. Frank was the founder of Brisendine Heating and Cooling in Eastpointe. He retired after 51 years. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Per his wishes, private services were held for his family. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica.