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Louis Merolla Obituary

Louis Pasquale (Big Lou) Merolla, 74, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Sunday, January 18, 2009. A graveside service will be held noon on Friday, January 23, 2009, at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg with Military Honors provided by VFW Post #1184, Pulaski, Va. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2009.

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Robert Michalov

January 26, 2009

My condolences to Kathleen,Andrew,Kevin,and Caitlin.LOUIS MEROLLA,May GOD bless you and keep you in HIS care.

Kathleen Kohl

January 23, 2009

Louie was a gentle giant. He was always there for me through good times and bad. I will miss him more than he will ever know. I had to say my final goodbye today at the gravesite, and feel that I have lost a part of myself. Your partner and friend. Kathleen Kohl

kevin merolla

January 23, 2009

dad,you were the best dad anyone could ask for,no matter what,you were always there for me.I love you so much,you meant the world to me.I will miss you so much and you will always be in my thoughts.I know you are in a better place,daddy i will miss you and love you forever

Kimberly Vitale

January 22, 2009

To the family of Lou:

I am very sorry for your loss. Lou always made me laugh...He was a great man...

LuzE & Ralph Rochet

January 21, 2009

Kat
For each hour of loneliness, we wish you a day of comfort
For each minute of greif, a year of peace and for all the tears a million reasons to smile. R&R lives in heaven with Lou.The oldies will always remind us.

Pam Suters

January 21, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Caitlin Kohl

January 21, 2009

Daddy,

"God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
And whispered, "Come to Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away.
And though we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard-working hands at rest,
And although our hearts were broken
We know, God only takes the best."

Love you and miss you already.

Love,
Porkchop

Andrew Merolla

January 21, 2009

My Dad, a great man with great values.
My Dad was hardworking as well as a great father to all of us and loved dearly by his family and friends. My Dad was alway's dedicated to the community that he lived in where he served as a volunteer firemen, fire police, and the rotarian club. He will be missed deeply by all.

My father a great man and dedicated to his community.

Andrew Merolla

January 21, 2009

George E. Gregory lll

January 20, 2009

A past president of OCVFPA . Will miss Louie very much.

Lois DiBlasi

January 20, 2009

I will always be thankful for the many times that Louie invited me and friends to see a Rock Show. We shared many good times. He was a very dear friend and I will miss him.
My condolences to Alice, Kevin, Andrew, Caitlin and the rest of the family.

Rick Penney, President OCVFA

January 20, 2009

On behalf of the Officer's and Members of the Orange County Vol. Firemen's Association, I wish to express our sadness in hearing of Lou's passing. Our thoughts and prayer's are with you.

Scott Jewell Past Pres. O.C.V.F.A. 2001

January 20, 2009

My condolences to the entire Merolla family!!!

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