FAIRBORN — Anthony (Tony) Merendo Sr., age 98, of Fairborn, passed away at home on Saturday, February 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bari, Italy on June 9, 1919, the son of Luigi S. and Nicoletta (Pulini) Merendo, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Carmel Mary Merendo, on October 27, 2013, his son, David Merendo, his grandson, Matthew Gouldbourn, a sister and a brother. Anthony is survived by his son, Anthony (Tina) Merendo, Jr.; three daughters, Celeste (Wallace) Johnson, Valerie Merendo Abate, Candice (Barry)Hardin; daughter-in-law, Charlene Merendo; grandchildren, Daphne Parks, Jeff Johnson, Nicholas (Erin) Merendo; great-grandchildren, Maya and Adam Parks, Jade and Jordan Johnson. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Anthony was a longtime member of St. Luke Catholic Church, John Pirelli Lodge #1633 Order of the Sons of Italy, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus, Assembly # 3724. He was a graduate of Kent State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a veteran of WW II having served in the United States Air Force and retired from a distinguished career in the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after 32 years of service. Anthony was very active in scouting having served for nearly 20 years as the Scoutmaster of Troop#37 at Mary, Help of Christians Parish. Prayers will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018, from the Tobias Funeral Home-Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. from St. Luke Catholic Church, 1440 North Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OH. Entombment will be in Valley View Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive visitors from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Brigid's Path, 3601 S. Dixie Drive, Kettering ,Ohio([email protected] ) in memory of Anthony. Online condolences may be sent to the family atwww.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Xenia Daily Gazette from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Merendo

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Tony & Michelle Merendo

February 27, 2018

We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Tony's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Love from Tony and Michelle Merendo and family

Daphne Parks

February 27, 2018

The fondest memories I have from my childhood are of the times I spent with my Grandparents. Grandpa was never too busy or tired to take me for a ride in his yellow wheelbarrow and never complained when I wanted to pick tomatoes from the garden. I remember Grandpa raking countless piles of leaves which I would jump in for hours on end. He taught me how to dip my wheat toast in coffee for breakfast, against Grandma's objections of course! I always looked forward to our favorite midnight snack - graham crackers and milk, sometimes cinnamon graham crackers which was extra special. I vividly remember dancing on Grandpa's feet to our favorite Ronald McDonald song playing on the record player, with their bird chirping in the background. I loved for Grandpa to read me books and once I grew older, he would have me read to him. As I look at my Mom, Aunties and Uncle I see the wonderful parts of Grandpa each one of them share. Grandpa, I love and will miss you dearly. I hope Grandma made you something delicious for dinner tonight and none of that darn jello with canned fruit, ha ha.

February 27, 2018

We are sadden by the loss of our dear Uncle Tony. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathy goes out to all our cousins and their families. May God's peace and comfort be with you all.
Joe and Mary Rubino

February 27, 2018

We're very sorry to hear of Uncle Tony's passing.We send our deepest sympathy.Due to my recent health concerns, we are unable to attend the funeral.
We have many wonderful memories of Uncle Tony. He was a very special person with deep devotion to his faith and family.May he rest in the peace and love of our Lord.
With all our Love, Anthony and Babs

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