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Your dad was a wonderful man always smiling and a pleasure to know, mark Scott and Lisa you are in our thoughts and prayers, don and Norma christian
December 02, 2016


Vernon, New York
Jun 28, 1938 – Nov 26, 2016 (Age 78)
VERNON >> Merle L. Nell, age 78, of Jenkins Road passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning Nov. 26, 2016 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center after being stricken while on a fire call with the Vernon Fire Department.He was born on June 28, 1938 in Harrisburg, Pa., a son of the late David...
Read MoreYour dad was a wonderful man always smiling and a pleasure to know, mark Scott and Lisa you are in our thoughts and prayers, don and Norma christian
December 02, 2016
On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Onondaga County Volunteer Fire Police Association, I wish to relay our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Merle Nell and the Vernon Fire Department Members! Rest in peace Brother! Sadly - Bill Harris - President.
December 01, 2016
Mark , Scott and your family - so sorry for your loss. Sounds like the dedication to serve runs in the DNA.
Take care guys and God bless
Doug Bailey
December 01, 2016 | Wampsville, NY
The Officers and Members
of the Mattydale Fire Department
and
Auxiliary
join in extending
Heartfelt Sympathy
to you and your family at this
time of sorrow.
Mattydale Fire Department,
November 29, 2016 | Mattydale, NY
I am very sorry for your loss.
I had the privilege of serving under Merle as one of his firefighters from 1983-1985 while I lived in Vernon. He always cared for his people and department and community, a very nice man and a good Chief.
Bernie Horak
November 29, 2016 | San Bernardino, CA

They aren't made like that anymore. Rest In Peace, Chief Nell.
Steve Zaccard
November 29, 2016 | Saint Paul, MN
They don't come like that anymore. Rest In Peace, Chief Nell.
Steve Zaccard
November 29, 2016 | Saint Paul, MN
Dear Todd, Lisa, and Family:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Brett Robinson
November 29, 2016 | Oneida, NY
Mr Nell was my family's postman. It's an honor to know he was a part of many meaningful mail exchanges for the Lather family. As a lil girl, I remember him being kind and hard-working. One person, of many, who made Vernon a special and safe place to grow up. My sincere condiolences to the Nell family and friends. Prayers for comfort and strength in the days and years ahead. Peace, Cindy Lather Wheeler Valatie, NY
Cindy Lather Wheeler
November 29, 2016 | Valatie, NY