Richard F. Mertins, 86, on January 21, 2013, beloved husband of Muriel (nee Sweithelm), devoted father of Richard, Judith and Susan, and loving grandfather of Carolyn, Stephen, Christine and Michael. Visitation on January 24, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at R. Stutzman & Son, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. at Notre Dame R.C. Church, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Interment will follow Mass at St. John’s Cemetery.
