MERLINO, Anthony, 89, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Domenica Merlino. Beloved husband of Joyce Merlino. Devoted father of Donna Velasco and her husband Gus, Joseph Merlino and his wife Janeth, Dorothy Ricciardi and her husband Ron. Dear brother of Frank Merlino. He is also survived by his six cherished grandchildren. The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Thursday November 10 and Friday, November 11, from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The Funeral Mass celebrating Anthony’s life and faith will be held at Our Lady Mother of the Church 209 Woodcliff Avenue, Woodcliff Lake, NJ on Saturday, November 12 at 10AM. Interment will follow at Cemetery of the Ascension, Airmont, NY.
