Melvin R. Giovacchini, 84, of Cornwall, PA, Hawley (Lake Wallenpaupack), PA, and Voorhees, NJ, died on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was the husband of Carolyn E. (Ingling) Giovacchini.
Born in Chicago, IL, on April 16, 1941, he was a son of the late Melvin and Mary (DeVito) Giovacchini. A 1959 graduate of Hinsdale High School, Hinsdale, IL, he attended Pueblo State College in Colorado. Melvin served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a franchise owner of various McDonald’s locations in New Jersey.
In addition to his wife, Melvin is survived by his daughters, Cheri, wife of David Lockett, and Lora, wife of Chris Foley; son, David, husband of Alyssa Giovacchini; and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Services will be announced at a later date. Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House at ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.
