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Richard Merna Obituary
(Age 71)
On Tuesday, July 4, 2006 of Clinton, MD. Beloved brother of Gerald F. (Dorothy) of Potomac Falls, VA, Robert P. of San Jose, CA, James E. (Suzanne) of Annapolis, MD and Locust Grove, VA, and Vivian Rendes (Al) of Sun City West, AZ, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, George, killed in action in WWII, and a younger brother, Thomas.
In his youth, along with his five brothers and a sister, Richard was raised at two Catholic institutions, St. Dominic's Home for Boys and Girls, Blauvelt, NY, and at St. Agnes Home for Boys, Sparkill, NY. He graduated from Tappan Zee High School in Piermont, NY in 1953. He served two tours in the U.S. Marine Corps, from 1953-1958 and 1961-1962, including 15 months in Korea with the First Marine Division. Upon his discharge, he attended the University of Maryland for three years where he was a member of the Newman Club and the Economic Discussion Club. His part-time and subsequent full-time employment included the U.S. Post Office Dept., the Statler Hilton Hotel, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Internal Revenue Service. He was a 100 percent disabled veteran.
Friends may visit with the family at LEE FUNERAL HOME, Branch Ave. and Coventry Way, Clinton, MD, on Monday, July 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Prayers will be offered at 7 p.m. Interment Tuesday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976, Attn: Sr. Peggy Scarano.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Merna
Anthony Di Marino
July 3, 2022
Jerry, I didn't know Richard personally but feel I do as I do your whole family from all the stories and photo's I read in your emails. Richard as well as all your siblings have succeeded exceptionally in life which I am glad to hear. More so, they all gave of themselves for our country. I have said a prayer for Richard. Anthony Di Marino
Gerald F. Merna
July 2, 2022
Gerald F. Merna
July 2, 2022
Gerald F. Merna
July 2, 2022
Brother Rich: You will never be forgotten. You were such an outstanding human being--loved and respected everyone, and set an example for many of us. You were, and are, loved by so many. We miss you but know you are with so many members of the Merna/Sedlack family praying for us who will be joining all of you in the future. Your Bro., Jerry.
Gerald F Merna
July 2, 2021
Gerald F Merna
July 2, 2021
Gerald F Merna
July 2, 2021
Rich: There's not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You were so very special. I miss you so much.
Hope you met up with my wife Dot "up there," and are looking down on us with the same love we send "up there." Semper Fi, fellow Marine! Brother Jerry
Karen Hennessy
July 14, 2006
The first time I met you, I knew that you were special, and had a special purspose in this life. Your bright smile, laughter that could charm a snake charmer, and the purest of hearts. You always told such cute jokes and riddles to us when we would speak on the phone. I rememeber you telling me how many people you helped each day when you would help out at the grocery store straightening out the canned goods. I have a wonderful picture in my head of whenyou were visiting last at Uncle Bobs in Moraga. Though we did not stay close, you were close in heart..Your loss to the family, andyour dear friends will leave us with a loss. Because you were of such pure heart, you have entered the house of the lord. A special place... for a special man.
God Bless..
Ricardo Colón
July 12, 2006
I know God has you in his hands and you will live on with him. May he keep your family in joyfull peace through this arduous time. We have never met but our House kid connection makes you my family as well.
Maureen Musumeci
July 11, 2006
God Bless you and all your friends and loved ones.
Maureen
Richard Faulk
July 11, 2006
Although we have never met, our families have been linked through St Agnes. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Manny Acosta
July 11, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
joseph stanaitis
July 11, 2006
When we were all children so many decades ago in St.Agnes, our ultimate hope was to go "HOME FOR GOOD". Both Richard & Roger have finally done that. Gone to a place where there is alway a gentle mother, a wise father, many siblings, a thousand times more than just 3 squares and a cot. Godspeed them on the journey and may they bless us on ours.
Joe Stanaitis from warwick, new york USA - July 11, 2006
David Feliciano
July 10, 2006
Rich was a former St. Agnes Home for Boys "House Kid". The members of St. Agnes Alumni Assoc., all former "House Kids", will miss him, but he will always be with us in spirit. God grant him eternal rest in peace.
Daniel E. Boone
July 10, 2006
Although we never had the chance to meet face to face, we are brothers none the less. You are home, in God's hands, and we will meet when He allows me the priviledge. What the world has lost is Heaven's gain.
Semper Fidelis Richard.
Lu Caldara
July 9, 2006
I wish to salute Richard for his service to Country and Corps. I have always felt akin to the Merna boys.. Our fellow Marines. He will not be forgotten.
Semper Fidelis, Marine.
Gerald F. Merna
July 9, 2006
To our wonderful Brother, Rich
You lived such a wonderful life; God was always first with you, then came your family, and finally your service to our Country as a U.S. Marine. You certainly had your priorities right. We miss you already, and will love you forever.
Brother Jerry and Sister-in-law Dot
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