I was not personally acquainted with Kevin Melucci, but on the off chance that some of the forum's members/readers might have been, I thought I'd mention his passing and offer my condolences. According to his obituary, which was published in today's edition of the Barrington (RI) Times:
He was a huge fan and member of the Dark Shadows Fan Club, and he traveled to their conventions in New York and California.Friends can read his full obituary
here