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RICO MERLUZZO Obituary

MERLUZZO, Rico A. Of Arlington, October 6. Beloved husband of 59 years to Gloria (Surette) Merluzzo. Father of Thomas and wife Paula of Billerica, Paula Kerrigan and husband Brian, and Richard of Nashua, NH. Grandfather of Michael, Doug, and Keith Merluzzo, and Kendra and Laura Jean Merluzzo. Brother of Yvonne James of Texas. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON, Wednesday morning at 9:00 followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 in St. Eulalia Church, Winchester. Visiting hours Tuesday 3:00 to 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rico's memory to: Palm Manor Nursing Home, 40 Parkhurst Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824. For directions or to send a condolence, please visit, devitofuneralhomes.com.

Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9, 2012.
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Dear Gloria,
I just learned about Rico's passing.
So sorry for all of you. He was a true friend to Mike and me and, of course, all who new him. We certainly enjoyed our times together with you and Rico.

All my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

I hope someday you might contact me. Are you living close by? It would be so nice to see you.

My best and love to you and yours.

Rita Goulian

November 2, 2012

Dear Tom ,Gloria,Paula and all the Merluzzo family, very sorry for your loss. I add my prayers to yours for Rico and take comfort in the knowledge that he is now beyond earthly pain.
Sincere condolences, Doug Cameronb

October 12, 2012

Gloria and Family you are in our thoughts. Sympathy and Love.
Bill & Debi Hennessy

October 10, 2012

To all the Merluzzo family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. And though there we mourn the lose of our loved ones we rejoice in the knowledge that this is not the end of Rico's story but only the beginning of a new chapter that we all get to read when we meet him again in heaven. May God bless you and keep you may He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you and give you peace. From our heart to your.
The Furtado family

John Furtado

October 10, 2012

Gloria, We just heard about Rico from Barbara V. Maureen and I are in Florida visiting Pamela. We are sorry we will not be able to be there tommorow.Our prayers will be with you and your family. George and Maureen Reynolds.

October 9, 2012

So sorry for your loss.

Renee Manning

October 9, 2012

Aunt Gloria,

Sorry to hear of Uncle Rico's passing. I was just looking up your address last week & my mother was thinking of you also. Strange how that was and now this. Please extned our deepest sympathy to you and the family.

Kristina, Rosanne, Jeannine, Valerie & Suzanne Surette

October 9, 2012

Gloria, Tom, Paula & Rick,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Glenda & Alyson

Glenda Cameron

October 9, 2012

Dear Tom & Paula- Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Charlie and Candi

October 8, 2012

To the Merluzzo family my deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of Uncle Rico and a special hug for Paula. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Joeph L. Signoretti,Jr

October 8, 2012

Paula I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and yours and your family.

James Akell

October 8, 2012

Rick, I'm very sorry about your dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy
Paula McGrath
( Patterson )

October 8, 2012

To the Merluzzo FamilY- My family and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and yours. Paula, your father is truly in a better place. God bless: Love Donna,Mary & John

Donna Coughlin

October 8, 2012

Hi Dad, It's PJ. I just want you to know how much I love you and will miss you. You taught me how to be a strong loving compassionate person. I will always hold you deep in my heart and take care of Mom for you. You worked hard your entire life and touched so many people deeply. I love you. PJ

October 8, 2012

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