Steven Merrill Obituary

MERRILL, Steven Steven Merrill, 39, of Safety Harbor, FL passed away August 30, 2009 from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident on August 2, 2009. Born October 20, 1969, in New Britain, he was the son of the late Herman C. Merrill Jr. and Joanne (Johanns) Merrill. He lived most of his life in Connecticut moving to Florida 14 years ago. Steve was known as "the fence man", working most recently for Bay Area Fence Factory in Safety Harbor. Steve was a free spirit and lived his life as he chose. He enjoyed the great out doors, fishing, hiking, swimming, and having a good time. He got his knack for cooking from his dad and collecting stuff from his mom. He could make wind chimes from bits and pieces of anything and he loved to decorate his home. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and movies with friends. Steve loved the ocean and would go down to the pier to watch the rough waves during a storm. Besides his mother of East Haddam, he leaves a sister, Karen Merrill of East Haddam; three half sisters, Susan, Nancy, and Linda and a half brother, Peter, all from Maine; two grandmothers, Mary Johanns of Plainville, and Ruth Merrill of Hampton, NH; a special niece, Ashley Barrett; a godmother, Sandra Mullett, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends. There will be no calling hours, a private graveside service will be held at Maple Cemetery in Berlin, CT at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Steve's memory may be made to Sun coast Hospice, Panal Park, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 and Bay Front Medical Center, Brain and Spinal Cord Unit AB, 701 Sixth St., St Petersburg, FL 33710. To leave online condolences, please visit www.legacy.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Merrill

11 Entries

Sandee Costanzo

September 8, 2009

In memory of Steven Merrill
Stevie as I knew you. Others knew you as "The Fence Man"

Everything happened so fast, it's difficult to understand and process things. There are no words to express the loss we feel.

You are now in gods hands and at peace without pain looking down on us, even though you had much more life to live.
You were so young!

I remember your very young years when you were at special occasions with all the other cousins. You were an easy going and care free kid, just like you lived your life.

You will be missed, but never fotgotten. May peace be with you forever.

Love, Aunt Sandee

Sandee Costanzo

September 8, 2009

Joanne & Karen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and may god give you the strength to get through this very difficult time.

Not a day goes by since the accident that I don't think of Stevie, it just breaks my heart that he left us so soon.

Sandee Costanzo, sister & aunt

Anita Emmons

September 8, 2009

Joanne, Karen and Ashley,

So sorry about Steve. It just breaks my heart, every time I think of him. He was so young. I pray for all of you. Take care. I love you all.

Anita Emmons

September 8, 2009

In Memory of Steven Merrill

With tearful eyes we heard the news,
That you had passed away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We couldn't make you stay.

God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered. "Come to me"

Your golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.

Steve "The Fence Man"

September 7, 2009

A Last Goodbye

Dont cry for me, for I am free
Free to skip across the sea
Free to ride the waves

I feel the wind at my back
The sun on my face
I see the stars up above
And the moon shinning the way
At last, I am going home

My friends and family, on the other side, wait for me

I feel no pain, I am at peace
I am not sad, for I am glad
My spirit is set free

I'm looking down from above
At last, I have come home

When you think of me, I'll be nearby
I'm that sparkle in the sky
I just want to say goodbye

Don't cry, I'm finally free
Please, remember me

Karen Merrill

September 6, 2009

so sudden the news-so sudden your passing. so much to process-so hard to believe.so many thoughts come flooding into my head.so many memories that I will treasure.tho I wish you were here,Im at peace knowing that you are in no pain. you are home with Dad now resting peacefully. Till we see eachother again - I love you steve Your sister Karen

Dorothy Pulito

September 5, 2009

Steve was taken much too soon from us. I will always have a special place for him in my heart and will never forget him. I remember the early years when Steve and Jeff grew up togeather. They both enjoyed the same things and were alike in many ways. Two peas in a pod.

Peace Be With You.

Love Aunt Dottie

Philip and Karen Ziel

September 4, 2009

Joanne and Karen,
We are shocked and saddened. We are praying that the love of family and friends will sustain you and that good memories and God's presence will ease your grief.
We are truly sorry,
Phil and Karen Ziel

the swankowski's

September 4, 2009

sorry to here about your loss you are in our prayers...he will be missed

September 4, 2009

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

doreen and ed beauvais

Ray Hubbard

September 3, 2009

I was very much saddened when I read of Steven's accident and death in today's Hartford Courant. I remember Steven from when I was his teacher in Middlefield. My sympathies to the family.

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