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Raymond Merullo Obituary

MERULLO. Raymond J. At 84 years, in Revere, unexpectedly, November 20. Beloved husband of 60 years to Ann M. (Montanaro). Cherished and adored father of Denise M. Merullo of Revere & Carol A. Pizziferri of Winthrop. Lovingly survived by his cousins, Caroline Giamattei of Stoneham, Phyllis Galante of Winchester & Paul Ciamillo of Charlestown, many nieces and nephews & his devoted best buddy, "Grover Cleveland." Brother of the late Jean DiMatteo, Anthony "Tony" & Frederick Merullo & Mafalda "Muffy" Alvino. Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadaway (Rte. 107) REVERE, on Monday, November 24 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Sunday only 3-7 p.m. Parking available in the lot left of the funeral home. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Retired account executive for General Cigar. Late WWII Army veteran and member of St. Anthony's Holy Name Society & former member of the Ansonia Council, K of C. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1 Bullfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114-2931.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2008.

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Andrea Dreeszen

November 23, 2008

We will miss you!

Love,
Mrs. Higginbottoms

Don DiMatteo

November 23, 2008

A truly great guy who will never be forgotten. We will all miss you
Uncle Ray.

Don, Joanne, Lisa & David

Mike Casey

November 23, 2008

Mr. Merulla,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Grover - love my backyard - thanks Dad!

Grover Cleveland Merullo

November 22, 2008

Daddy - I've looked for you all over the house, but you are not here. You went for a ride without me and now you are in God's house. I will take good care of Mom, Denise & Carol and will miss you forever - love from your best pal,
xoxox

Shannon Woods

November 22, 2008

We will all miss Ray very much. We all loved his sense of humor. Who could forget those brandy egg nogs he always whipped up at the holidays. He truly was a great man who loved his family. My heart goes out to Ann, Denise and Carol. We Love you, Billy, Shannon, Lauren and Natalie. Here is a favorite oicture of mine of Ray and Lauren

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