Donald F. Merria, 80, Gilbert Street, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday morning.
Mr. Merria was employed at Standard Shade Roller for 42 years. He retired as foreman in shipping and receiving.
Born Feb. 28, 1927, in Ogdensburg, son of Francis and Eva Mashaw Merria, he attended local schools. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1946.
He married Phyllis Patricia Spooner on April 17, 1948, in Ogdensburg.
Mr. Merria was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets.
He was also a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving besides his wife are four daughters and two sons-in-law13 grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Carl and Robert, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter, died before him.
Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.
Donald F. Merria, 80, Gilbert Street, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday morning.
Mr. Merria was employed at Standard Shade Roller for 42 years. He retired as foreman in shipping and receiving.
Born Feb. 28, 1927, in Ogdensburg, son of Francis and Eva Mashaw Merria, he attended local schools. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1946.
He married Phyllis Patricia Spooner on April 17, 1948, in Ogdensburg.
Mr. Merria was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets.
He was also a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving besides his wife are four daughters and two sons-in-law13 grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Carl and Robert, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter, died before him.
Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.
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