MELNYK-Michael December 10, 2007, son of the late Zofia (Wowk) and Paul; dearest friend and companion of Patricia Kozij; uncle of Ihor (Halyna) Melnyk; great-uncle of Rostyk and Orest Melnyk of Berezany, Ukraine; also survived by many friends and neighbors. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William Street (near Harlem), where Panachyda Service will be held Thursday at 8 PM and Friday at 10:15 AM followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga 14225.