Richard Merritt Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 5, 2021, at the age of 85, Richard Merritt of Highland, New York, born in Poughkeepsie, New York passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Merritt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mothers, Ellen Kelly Merritt, Sr. and Antoinette Damico; and his siblings, Stanley E. Merritt, Jr., Patricia O'Connor, Janet Heller and Barbara Burger.
He is survived by: his children, Ralph J. Merritt (Maria) of Highland, Anthony Merritt (Julia) of Arizona, Lori Miskinis of Hagaman, NY, Michele Vickerson (Glen) of Hagaman, NY, Linda Brown of Poughkeepsie, NY and Nancy Koeper; his siblings, Howard Merritt, Sr. (Joan) of Poughkeepsie, NY and Audrey DeHart of Springdale; his grandchildren, Anthony Merritt (Kristen), Phil, Domenic, Nichole, Gene Farrell and Kathleen Smith (Kevin); and his great grandchildren, Miley Jane, Joshua, Jacob, Michael and Austin.
Memorial Donations may be made to: St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.