JOSEPH P. MELVIN, JULY 16, 2009- of Devon, PA. Beloved husband of Rita Galbally Melvin and the late Winifred E. Melvin. Devoted and loving father of Joseph (Karen), Thomas (Laura), Beth Ann, Robert (Barbara), Timothy (Treva), Patrick (Renee) and Sean (Joanna) Melvin. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and his sister Bonnie Ward. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday July 21, from 9 to 10 AM with Funeral Mass to commence at 10 AM at St. Thomas of Villanova Church (Univ. Campus) Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, PA 19355-2705.