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John Joseph MERLINO John was born on May 2, 1938 in Seattle, WA. He passed peaceful ly at his home on April 26, 2011. He grew up in Seattle and attended Seattle Prep High School and Seattle University. Following col lege, he joined the Army where he met the love of his life, Judy. They were married on April 25, 1964. After the military, John joined the family construction company, Fiorito Brothers, Inc. After Fiorito Brothers his career took him to Northwest Construc tion where he never truly 'retired'. John was a devoted husband, fa ther, brother, grandfather, uncle and a true friend. He took great pride in his children and grand children and loved to attend all of their activities. He enjoyed trav eling with Judy, gardening, help ing his sons with projects and tol erated golf. He loved to fish and looked forward to his annual fish ing trip to Alaska. Preceded in death by his mother (Gertrude), Father (Ubaldo), and sister (JoAnn). He is sur vived by his wife, Judy and his sons, John (wife Colleen), Jeff, Mark (wife Rachel); grandchil dren, Daniel, Molly, Justin, Sarah and Anna; sister, Suzanne Lund and numerous nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday May 1, 2011 followed by the funeral service at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2011 at St. Monica's Catholic Church on Mercer Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter or Seattle University. Full obituary and online guestbook at WWW.FLINTOFTS.COMTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Margie Merlino Gambrel
April 23, 2022
John I think of you often I miss your funny jokes and your loving and smiling nature. You always took the time to listen to me even when I was a child you told me when you were going to propose to Judy and made me feel special. Thanks for being you. Love you and miss you.
Vella Merlino
May 13, 2011
John was not only my nephew but a dear friend. I treasured our talks. He called to check on me especially when I was grieving after Sandy passed away.
I will miss him very much.
He touched the lives of all who knew him. I know God blessed me with having such a dear person in my life.
I will miss him so very much.
My prayers and love to Judy and the family.
God bless you,
Auntie Vella
Vella Merlino
May 13, 2011
John was not only my nephew but a dear friend.
We had a very close relationship that was extra special to me.
I treasured our talks and when I was grieving for Sandy he reached out to me often to make sure I was ok.
God truly blessed all the lives he touched. I will miss him so much.
My prayers for Judy and the whole family.
I love you,
Auntie Vella
Vella Merlino
May 13, 2011
John was very dear to me as both a friend and a nephew. We had a very special and close relationship that I will always treasure. I will miss him greatly.
My prayers for the family, my heart and love goes out to you all.
Much love to you all,
Auntie Vella
Rich & Linda Flajole
May 3, 2011
What a privilege it was to know such a wonderful man. We are so sorry to currently be in Florida and unable to honor John at his rosary and mass. We will always cherish the memories of our ski trips where we got to enjoy his sense of humor and kindness. We took some great runs together. Please know our hearts are with you and your family, Judy. God bless.
May 1, 2011
To Judy and the Merlino family,
We are truly saddened by the loss of John. He always had a ready smile and a very obvious love for his family and friends. (He also was a lot of fun to ski with......) We will miss him!
Phil and Shelley Anderson
Greg Krueger
May 1, 2011
Ever since I was about 9 years old, I looked up to John. I will miss him on this earth and would treasure one more chance to tell him how much.
Marjorie Merllino Gambrel
April 30, 2011
John was a very dear cousin. From the time I was a little girl he took the time to sit and talk about what was going on in my life as well as telling me about his, even though I was younger.
He sat me down and talked to me about how he met the girl he was going to marry...I was a little girl at the time, but i will never forget the joy in his eyes and the fact that he was sharing such a beautiful moment with me. He even brought Judy around for us all to meet..
.He was not only family but a friend. We didn't see each other a lot when we all grew up, but the time we did was very special..
He was so full of love and caring for others it showed in everything he said and did. When we were kids, he treated my other cousins and his sister and my brothers very special. He always had such a great sense of humor,
My heart grieves for the loss of him. I will miss his stories so very much..
My heart and prayers go out to all the family...I too lost my father 10 years ago and know how nothing but time can heal the pain of losing someone you love so dearly
He will be missed by everyone who knew him..
God Bless you all,
Marjorie Merlino Gambrel
April 30, 2011
Go and make sure the streets of gold are paved just so.
Gary Dillon
April 30, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
clark hoyt
April 29, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers everynight! From an old friend and fellow Prep boy.
Chris Mastro
April 29, 2011
Our prayers are with the Merlino family. I looked up to John as one of my closest friends. He touched my family and my life and will never be forgotten. I could not have asked for a better man to work for or work with.
Sincerely,
Chris, Paula and the Mastro Family
Lisa Brandmeier
April 29, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Johns' early entry to Heaven. We've of course had you in our hearts and thoughts ever since we heard of the ALS. John would come down with Jerry to have lunch and I've certainly missed those drop in days! He was just a smiling, happy and kind man, and you were blessed to have him. Love, hugs and prayers, Lisa & Joe Brandmeier
Jen DuVal
April 29, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We love you all. So sorry we cannot make it to the services.
Amy Love
April 29, 2011
Your family is in our prayer's. Am so sorry to hear he passed he was a very good Man..
Doug Raubacher
April 29, 2011
Great men are too few and far between. It is clear that John was one of those men. I feel fortunate to have met him. Know that he continues to touch and influence lives today, and in the years to come, every time someone comes in contact with his family. His life set the bar for what it means to be a great person in all the ways that matter. His children and grandchildren have learned the lesson. The baton was successfully passed. Well done John!
Mary Ann Love
April 29, 2011
John Merlino was my uncle. He was thoughtful, fun, always had a smile on his face and a smile that always warm up everyone who was with him. He was a family man first, his family meant the world to him.He will be missed. My condolences and prayers to the family . Mary Ann Love ( cousin)
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