Robert Eugene Merlini

Robert Eugene Merlini (Age 56) Native of Silver Spring, Maryland earned his wings on July 16, 2024. He is the son of the late Anthony Gilbert Merlene and the late Mary Louise Tura Merlene. He is survived by his children Adriana Noelle Merlini, Gino Nicolas Merlini, and their mother Stephanie Bradley. He is also survived by his siblings, Ronald A. Merlene, Jaquelyn J. (Robert K.) McCary, James J. (Kathryn) Merlene, & the late Jody Lynn O'Connor. Uncle of Bryce & Nicholas Merlene; Justin, Brandon & Ryan McCary; Nicole Toulouse, Anna, & John Merlene. As well as a host of other family members and friends.
(Bobby/Bob as he was lovingly called by his family) was a graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, a graduate of Basic Naval Reserve Officer's Training Corps at the George Washington University. He was an ATP Rated Multi-Engine Pilot and a Certified flight instructor. Robert's Family will be holding a private funeral service at Lasting Tributes Funeral Home in Annapolis MD.
The Final Flight
Do not think of me and cry.
I am not there, I'm up in the sky.
Born with the wings of an eagle, I was destined to fly.
Flying and gliding with wings open wide, I've passed my final checkride.
I'm free to fly, I can now see why flying to places I have only dreamed of, my wings open wide.
The perspective is clear from up here,
I have no fear listening to my favorite tunes - I will see you on the other side.
Don't worry about me, for now I am free, to chase all my dreams.
Free to fly as the eagle I was destined to be.
Do not grieve for me.
I did not die.
I just earned my golden wings, flying high in the sky.