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Ronald Lynn Merlino
1945 - 2022
Ronald Lynn Merlino
1945 - 2022
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Ronald Merlino Obituary
Ronald Lynn Merlino, 77, a longtime resident of New Orleans, and a resident of Slidell since 2008, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Greenbriar Skilled Nursing Center in Slidell.
Ronald was born July 6, 1945, in California. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout (BSA), graduated from St. Joseph University in Philadelphia, and earned his law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. After practicing law, he worked and retired from Servicemaster.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Jesus Hicks; two sons, Brian Merlino, Ronald Merlino Jr.; and a brother, Dennis Merlino.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1050 Robert Blvd in Slidell.
Visitation will begin at 10:00am followed by the memorial service at 11:00am.
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Kay and Tom Kouvatsos
February 24, 2023
Dear Maria, Brian and Ron Jr,
We know Ron from the Village Cafe on Siesta Key and are just now reading about his passing. We want to say thank you for sharing him with us even for a brief time as his presence impacted our lives in a positive way. God Bless
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