Joseph Patrick Merlo, age 92, of Union, NJ formerly of Irvington, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday October 24, 2022. A visitation will be held at McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Avenue Union, NJ on Monday October 31, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church 285 Nesbit Terrace Irvington, NJ, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park Union, NJ. Joseph was employed by Bell Labs in Whippany before his retirement in 1996. Joseph was an active parishioner of Good Shepherd Church. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a friend to everyone. He served as an usher and played Santa Claus for the school. Joseph was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret Merlo. He is survived by his devoted children Joseph Patrick Merlo Jr., Patricia and her husband Julio Martinez and Barbara Merlo, his loving grandchildren Thomas Merlo, Daniel Martinez and Kristina Martinez and his cherished great-grandchildren Giana and T.J. Merlo. Joseph is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
