Loving husband of the late Bernadette C. Merlotti (nee Ess); beloved father of Dianne (George) Shola, Robert (Diane) Merlotti and William Merlotti; dear grandfather of John (Sandy), Ted, Christopher and Brian Piper, Paul (Emily) Merlotti and Perry and Lisa Merlotti; dear great-grandfather of Caitlin, Taylor, Gabrielle and Gavin Piper and Christian Merlotti; dear brother of the late Gloria Merlo and friend to many.
Funeral from Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson on Thurs., Nov. 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church for Funeral Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Hoffmeister Colonial on Wed. from 4-8 PM. Please visit www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.
