He was born April 16, 1931 in Harrisburg. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents Andrew S. Sr and Frances (Acri) Merlina and his sister, Camille Kelly. Surviving are his brothers Joseph and David Merlina.
Andrew graduated from Catholic High class of 1949. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, E. Bette (Abromitis) Merlina; 2 sons, Thomas A. Merlina and wife, Mary Jo Durborow and Ronald J. Merlina and wife, Donna (Beneck), both of Bellington, WA; 2 daughters, Dorene A. Merlina and Andrea Merlina Henry, both of Harrisburg; 4 grandchildren Bryan Henry, Andrew, Taylor and Logan Merlina.
He retired from the building and real estate industries and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, June 22nd, visitation 9:00 to 11:00 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church Rd., Harrisburg. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Margaret Mary's Capital Fund or to Messiah Lifeways, 100 Mt. Allen Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
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