Robert-Merlano-Obituary

Robert J. Merlano

Ocala, Florida

Jul 28, 1950 – Jun 21, 2025

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BORN
July 28, 1950
DIED
June 21, 2025
LOCATION
Ocala, Florida

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Robert J. Merlano, age 74, Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. Bob was born July 28, 1950 in Amityville, New York, to Louis and Jane Merlano. When he was seven, his family moved to Levittown, Pennsylvania where...

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I knew Bob from school. Condolences to his friends and family.

Nobody had a better smile or `can do´ attitude more so than Bob. We shared so many stories . He was just so fun to be around. Debbie and Bobby, you are in my prayers for sure!

My favorite Bob memory is how he would often come up to my children´s sermons because he said he likes them better than the adult sermons! I loved when he did that... Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Deb and Bobby, There are no words to tell you how sorry we are to learn of Bob´s passing. We are beyond blessed to have known Bob and your family. There is no one who showed joy and love for life like Bob. Please know you, Bobby, and your extended family will be lifted in prayer each and every day. Thank you for your friendship. We love you. Ernie and Kathie Gerber

I have know Bobby since JR at Sandburg. He was shy & kind. We went thru Neshaminy HS together & kept in touch thru reunions & FB. He was involved in sports w/my ex Jeff Smith. He had a great memory & wrote chapters on Levittown FB pages & had many followers. Fabulous memory & so honored his Mom/Dad/Brother/Sister.We both worked for Pharmaceutical companies. We were both progressive Democrats. He will be missed for being very level headed & very much a family man who was devoted to his...