Melvin Hackman
April 18, 2026
Visitation Information
April 21 2026 - 1:00 pm
Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside
Funeral Information
April 21 2026 - 2:00 pm
Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside
MELVIN HACKMAN: On Saturday, April 18, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Hackman. Loving father of Jennifer (Raymond) Dunlap, James (Melissa) Hackman, and Jill (Gregg Schulemson) Wilson. Cherished brother of the late Judy Engel. Devoted grandfather of Justin Hackman, Samantha Hackman, Bryan (Carlie) Wilson, and Eric Wilson.
Mel was born and raised in Pittsburgh to the late Samuel and Jeannette Hackman. Mel was a baker who approached his craft with precision and dedication and loved to bake for people. He was the bakery manager for The Gazebo, Fox Chapel Giant Eagle, and later a bakery technician for Rich's Food Service. Mel was also a lifelong and dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The biggest priority in Mel's life was his family. His passion and devotion for his children and grandchildren was the very core of Mel as a person.
Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (1 PM - 2 PM). Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva and family visitation will be held at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill on Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry (https://www.jfcspgh.org/pantryappeal) or Action for Animals Humane Society (https://www.afashelter.org/donate/). www.schugar.com
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Deepest Sympathies to the Hackman Family on the passing of Mel! He was our head baker at the Gazebo Restaurant and Bakery. Not only was he extremely talented, but he was also very friendly and had a great sense of humor! Mel will be greatly missed. -Rick Handler
By Rick Handler - April 22, 2026
Sending our condolences to the family for your loss! May your memories always be a great blessing to ya’ll.
By Brenda & Glenn Wadler - April 21, 2026
My condolences to the Hackman Family during this difficult time. I hope the entire family finds peace and comfort in the memories recalled and shared!
By Glenn N Wilson - April 21, 2026
We are sending our love and deepest condolences in the loss of Melvin. May his memory always be a blessing.
By Mitzi & Ed Schepps - April 21, 2026
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved father and grandfather.
Mel will be missed by everybody who loved him.
By Sari Mintz Gersten - April 19, 2026
Mel was an important part of mine and my sister’s early childhood. We’d all spend a lot of time at the house on Shady Avenue. Mel would spend time with us playing ball in the back yard that extended for three houses. I have fond memories of those days. He’ll be missed by all of us. Sorry for your loss.
By Michael Mintz - April 19, 2026
I had the pleasure of working with Mel for a short, yet memorable time, at the Concordia Club in Pittsburgh. He told me that he was the "dough head", and I was the pastry finisher . He certainly made our work more enjoyable. He will be missed, but remembered.
By Donna Toellner - April 18, 2026