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Thomas Merolla Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Stella (DeBiasi) Merolla. He was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was employed by Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co. as a newspaper reporter until his retirement.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Exeter, the Plains American Legion, Joseph E. Conlon Post 558 for 58 years, The Knights of Columbus, Bear Creek Council 10571, the American Newspaper Guild, and the Triangle Club, Miners Mills.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Anne Marie (Finn) Merolla on June 14, 1985; brother, Dominic Merolla; sisters, Lena Merolla, Mary Watkins and Angeline Murray.
Surviving are his daughter, Nancy Niemenski, with who he resided, Exeter; sons, Thomas Merolla Jr. and his wife, Janet, Wilkes-Barre, Christopher Merolla, Orange, Conn., Michael Merolla and Patrick Merolla, both of Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Kellie Romanowski and her husband, Michael, Nicholas Niemenski, Thomas, James, Micheline and Patrick Merolla; great-grandchildren, Michael and Adam Romanowski, Brandon Niemenski, and Patrick and Ethan Merolla; sister, Rose McNulty; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Pugsly Anne.
Military funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Exeter, with Father Daniel Hitchko, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com
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Dwight Burridge
June 18, 2008
To the entire Merolla family, the children, grand children, and great grand children, and to his close friends. I send my deepest condolences and sympathy. Turk was one of the kindest and caring person I knew. He loved his family and was always there for them. He always seemed to know what to say at the right time, and provided guidance to those who asked for it. He is one of the last great american heros in my book. We will all certainly miss him but also we are thankful to have such a nice individual to have been apart of our lives.
Beth Ward
June 16, 2008
Dear Tommy, Janet and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I know that you can take comfort in the fact that you had his love and companionship for so many years--although I know it doesn't lesson the loss but it does provide so many wonderful memories for both you and your children. You are in our thoughts and will send up a special prayer.
Love, Beth and TJ Ward
Debbie Jacobs
June 15, 2008
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all his family and friends. My prayers are with you all.
Amy Honoosic
June 14, 2008
My deepest sympathy
Christopher Burridge
June 14, 2008
I am saddened to hear about the loss of this undoubtedly fine man. I was surprised to find out that he like so many men of his generation was a WWII combat veteran, but in particular his having served actively in the bloody Pacific Campaign as a noble and very brave United States Marine. Rear Admiral Chester Nimitz probably said it best when he described the Marines' actions during one of the famous battles of the aforementioned campaign as such: "Uncommon valor was a common virtue." Many weekends of mine were spent as young boy at this man's home at Mountain Lake, and I never once realized I was in the presence of a true American hero. Semper Fi. Rest in Peace Marine.
Ralph Walp
June 14, 2008
To the Merolla family my deepest sympathies. So sorry for your loss.
Turk & Anne were good friends with
my Mom (Marie Keeney Walp). I was
invited to their place in the Poconos
in the mid 80's! Beautiful! Again, so
sorry.
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