He was born in the Town of Ulysses, near Ithaca, New York on October 5, 1926.
Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Aldine A. Stage.
Merrill was a long time resident of Fort. Lauderdale, FL., where he and his wife owned Gold Coast Furniture Refinishing, Inc. They retired in 1982 and spent summers on Little York Lake, New York and then moved to Palm Beach Gardens in 1996.
Survivors include: his daughter, Michele M. (William) Radak of Port St Lucie, FL; son, Michael A. Stage of Jupiter, FL; grandsons, Michael W. (Nicky) Radak of Port St Lucie, FL; Travis J. Radak of Boynton Beach, FL, Christopher M. (Caity) Stage of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and granddaughter Brittany E. Stage of Jupiter, FL. Also several Nieces, Nephews, and great nieces in the Ithaca, Cortland, and Homer, New York areas.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 31st, 10:00 AM at Riverside Memorial Park,19351 SE County Line Rd., Tequesta, FL 33469
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