Melvyn A. Javinsky Obituary (1933 - 2016)

Melvyn Aaron Javinsky Age 82 of Bloomington passed away March 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Melvyn entered active duty as an Ensign in the US Navy in 1955. He served onboard the light cruiser, USS Bremerton and was the Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Intelligence Unit – FIRSTPAC 278 Minneapolis. He retired at the rank of Commander after 42 years of active and reserve service. Melvyn graduated in 1956 with a Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering, and Master’s Degree in 1966, both from the University of Minnesota. He had a 53-year professional career with UNIVAC – Minneapolis and Lockheed/Martin – Montreal, Canada. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 34 years, Heeyeon Javinsky; children, Edward (Susan), Martin (Lynn) and Elizabeth (Mark) Javinsky, and Deborah (Michael) Wenzek; grandchildren, Rose, Ben and Nessa; brothers, Phillip (Marie), Allen and David (Martha); sisters, Evelyn (Sherwood) Shapiro, Sara Jaehne and Ilona Locketz; sister-in-law, Hyungja Park. Funeral service WEDNESDAY, 10:00AM at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. S., Mpls. SHIVA: (Wed. 7:00PM) Bet Shalom Congregation, 13613 Orchard Rd., Minnetonka.