Melvin Stanley

August 12, 1991 - October 17, 2021

Melvin (Mizz) Stanley of New Haven, CT., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born in New Haven, CT., on August 12, 1991 to Latanya Stanley and Melvin Gaskins both of New Haven, CT. Melvin attended New Haven Public Schools. Melvin enjoyed spending time with his children and family. He was always laughing and joking. His favorite saying was "Send me $2 or $5 on cashapp!" Melvin leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Latanya Stanley and father Melvin Gaskins, his fiancé Shaterra Chatman of New Haven, CT., son Ma'Kari ZiAir Stanley and daughter Mi'Ari Zahni Stanley both of New Haven, CT. Sisters, Tamyra Stanley and Mykel Alston both of New Haven, CT. Brothers, Tyrese Stanley (Asia Henderson), Shaymell Stanley, Michael Stanley and Michael Gaskins all of New Haven, CT. Grandmother's Cynthia Gaskins of New Haven, CT., and Maraball Sullivan (NaNa) of Hamden, CT. Melvin also leaves a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends, a special cousin Precious DuBose and special friends Dada & Haymaker. Melvin was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Melvin Burrus, Maternal grandmother Ina Stanley and maternal grandfather Roger Sullivan. He was also predeceased by a special uncle Demetrius Glover.