CARGO MERRILL C., Jr.
Age 84, of Coraopolis, passed away at Masonic Village, Feb. 17, 2013. He was born in New Kensington, March 21, 1928 to the late Merrill C. and Caroline Mathiott Cargo, Sr. He was a member of Coraopolis United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Kiwanis Club past president, Moon Twp. AARP. Merrill retired in 1984 as Purchasing Agent for Fisher Controls, he also was a sales manager for Brass & Bronze Co. for six years, also he had worked with YMCA Board of Management. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Shirley Rimmel Cargo; his children, Merilyn (Arthur) Romani of Delavan, WI, Susan Newer of Berlin, MD, Merrill C. "Chip" (Sharron) Cargo lll, Frederick, MD; a brother, Douglas B. (Veronica) Cargo, Plano, TX; grandchildren, Jaime (Scott) Bachota, Jacob Newer, Tyler Cargo, and Dalton Cargo; also one great-grandchild, Abbygail Bachota; many nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Norma Cargo of Maryland. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Cargo Mitko; and a brother, Kenneth Cargo. Friends will be received Wed. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND CORAOPOLIS FUNERAL HOME, 867 Fifth Ave., where a Service will be held on Thurs. at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Amy Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in Sewickley Cemetery.
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February 26, 2013
Shirley, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. So many years have passed since we were young, the future bright and our Jaycee chapter served the community.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Tom Wonder
February 21, 2013
Shirley and Family, since I am in Florida I was not able to see you personally, but want to express my sympathy. Love Joan Murdy
February 21, 2013
Theresa Parrish (Stevens)
Shirley, Sue and the entire Cargo family, I am so sorry for the loss of Merril, He was a good friend to me while at Fishers. We also had laughs at the Kiwanis meetings when I helped my sister Shelley. He was a perfect gentleman and role model.
My deepest sympathies.
February 19, 2013
Chip,
You have my deepest sympathy. Your father was a greatly respected person and I am sure he will be missed by the family,
Michael Geis, West Deer Twp, PA
February 19, 2013
EG
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 19, 2013
Jery Shaw
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 19, 2013
James Milligan
Jaime & Family - You have our deepest sympathies.
- The Milligans
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