Frederick Merola of New York City and Levitt Town Long Island passed away Wednesday February 27, 2013. He was 74 years old. Born on July 10, 1938 in the Bronx, New York he was the son of Vito J. and Madeline Galardi Merola. He was a teacher for the New York City Board of Education and a Navy Veteran. He is survived by his brother Matthew Merola and his loving companion Gale Richman. In lieu of flowers contribution in Fredericks memory can be made to City Meals on Wheels Church Street Station, P.O. Box 4007, NY, NY 10277