Melvin H. (Mel), 86, of West Hartford, died May 15. He was the husband of Shirley (Israel) Gerrol for 63 years. Born and raised in Worcester, Mass., he was the son of Gertrude and Israel Gerrol. He was an active member of the Chabad House of Greater Hartford and The Emanuel Synagogue. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Gregory Gerrol and his wife Phyllis Gerrol of Simsbury, Ronald Gerrol and his wife Felicia of Albany, N.Y., and Susan Cleaver and her husband Michael of West Hartford; his brothers, Robert Gerrol and his wife Shirley Gerrol of Newington, and David Gerrol and his wife Lisa of West Hartford; his grandchildren, Courtney, Shelby, Justin, Rachel, Corey, Emma, Samara, and Rune; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.