JOHN JOSEPH MERLA

John Joseph Merla passed away on March 24, 2007 after a long battle of Leukemia. Born in the Bronx on April 3,1924 to Nicola and Julia. John proudly served his country in WWII as a sergeant in the 3rd armored divi-sion, 1st Army. John was the recipient of two purple hearts. He fought in the...