Joseph Merritt

Joseph moved to Pensacola in 1990 from Houston, Texas. Joseph was a restaurant owner and manager, a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Joseph is predeceased by his parents Joseph L. Merritt and Mary Edyth Merritt, wife, Laura J. Merritt, his son Jason Merritt, and grandchild Joy Elliott Merritt.

Joseph is survived by his sons Michael Merritt, Jeffery Merritt, Donald Merritt and Nicholas Merritt; daughters Jacqueline Educato, Bridget Merritt and Jessica Merritt; brother, Jerome Merritt; sisters Leola Merritt, Nancy Merritt Hagan Franklin; twelve grandchildren Serenity Anne Merritt; Isaac Henry Merritt, Kenzie Garret Merritt, Reed Cassidy Erb, Ryder Anthony Carr, Dylen Kingston Hollins, Jason Ryan Ray, Bryson Michael McGeorge, Thomas J. Educato, Elizabeth A. Merritt and Lauren Merritt.

A Funeral Mass for Joseph will be held Friday, September 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oaklawnfunerals.com for the Merritt family.