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Santo Merullo Obituary
Santo Merullo, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at National Church Residences/Mill Run in Hilliard, OH. Born April 16, 1929 in Columbus, OH, Santo was an Army veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean War at Kimpo Air Base. He worked for Reitter Stucco in Columbus for over thirty years. After retirement, he became self-employed, continuing stucco repair. Santo is preceded in death by his father Salvatore (Sam) Merullo, mother Mary (Izzie) Merullo, and his wife Joyce (Webster) Merullo whom he married February 16, 1957 until her death on June 17, 2014. Santo was a devout Catholic. He is survived by his two daughters, Karen (Peter) Woodlock of Poland, OH and Jean (Benjamin) Estkowski of Hilliard, OH; and a son, Michael (Lisa) Merullo of Upper Arlington, OH; along with three grandsons, Mark and Eric Woodlock and Cameron Merullo. A private committal service will be held on Saturday morning at the Union Cemetery Chapel in Columbus. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice or to Santo's favorite charity, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ohio Charities, PO Box 15129, Columbus, OH 43215. Professional arrangements are by the HIGGINS-REARDON FUNERAL HOME'S Poland Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ellen Reitter Portier
March 30, 2018
Although our entire family would have come to share our great respect for Santo, we understand and will certainly honor wishes for a private committal service. Please know that the Reitter family will always feel greatly blessed by Santo's integrity. His true craftsmanship, and dear, dear friendship were undeniable from early on. His execution, mentorship and support within our business, certainly benefited multiple generations within our family. But more importantly, we will forever be honored and grateful for the truly valued love and friendship Santo gave to us all.
Sharing in your grief, our hearts offer prayers for peace to all of Santo's family and loved ones.
Ellen Reitter Portier
Feb 2018, brunch with Santo, Bruno and Buzz...the old crew
Ellen Reitter Portier
March 30, 2018
Gary Reitter
March 30, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Merullo Family. Santo was one of the many mentors I had as I was growing up in the "World of Stucco" I not only learned from him how to be a great stucco mechanic but also learned how to appreciate life and laughter. Santo was hard working, generous and just a pleasure to be around. He will surly be missed.
Tammy Reitter
March 30, 2018
You must know how much Santo has touched my life. I always felt like he was more of an uncle to our family, and I looked up to him for his kind nature and his devotion, caring, and love he had for your mother, Joyce, and his family. When he came to Columbus, I enjoyed visiting him and sometimes I would bring my dog or my mother when she was able to travel. Sometimes getting him out for brunch with the last of the old crew was the best. I will miss the stories he would share about my father and brothers and our conversations about our families. I will miss your father deeply.
Robert Melfi
March 29, 2018
I have known Santo since childhood. My sister Janet(Melfi) Frank and her husband Bob were close friends of Joyce and Santo. He was a Great Guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Robert Melfi
March 29, 2018
I've known Santo since childhood. My sister Janet (Melfi) Frank and her husband Bob went to school together. He was a Great Guy. My condolences to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you
March 29, 2018
To the Merullo Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Santo was not only a very valued associate but also a family friend. His legacy at Reitter Stucco was a strong work ethic, excellent quality, and pride in your work. He was intregral to our foundation that has allowed our business and family to prosper. We are forever indebted to him for that.
Sincerely,
Fritz Reitter and your Friends and Family at Reitter Stucco
Monica Parker
March 28, 2018
Oh how I loved seeing you very day at Santo my friend. You always put a smile on my face. RIP my friend till we meet again.
Stationed-Kimpo AFB,Korea
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
March 28, 2018
God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU, Santo for your service in The"NEVER FORGOTTEN" Korean War.... And Semper Fi......... Soldier.
Jack Reitter
March 28, 2018
Santo was a very kind gentle man. I've known Santo since I was a child and worked with him for many of the thirty plus years that he worked at Reitter Stucco. I am thankful for everything that I learned from him! Santo's smile and laugh will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet and know him. Santo loved his wife dearly and now he will be reunited with her in Heaven! My condolences to all his Family and dears friends that knew him. He will be missed!
Jack Reitter
March 28, 2018
Santo was a very kind gentle man. I've known Santo since I was a child and worked with him for many of the thirty plus years that he worked at Reitter Stucco. I am thankful for everything that I learned from him! Santo's smile and laugh will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet and know him. Santo loved his wife dearly and now he will be reunited with her in Heaven! My condolences to all his Family and dears friends that knew him. He will be missed!
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