Joseph J Merola Sr's Obituary
JOSEPH J. MEROLA, SR.
- Died March 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tina (Whelan) Merola, his 3 sons Joseph, Jr (Sharon Reeger), Robert (Cathy) and Timothy (Jennifer) Merola. Grandchildren Mariel (Feller), Hunter, Layla, Robert and Katie Merola, and one great grandson, Bennett Feller. Sister Dorothy (Merola) Saunders and brothers Lorenzo and Albert Merola. Many more nieces and nephews that will miss him greatly. He is preceded in death by his parents Maria (DeGennaro) and Gugliermo Merola and brother William Merola. Sisters Helen and Teresina (Skeffington) Merola.
Joe spent part of his life in the family construction business Merola & Sons out of Boston, MA. In 1969 he moved to Orlando, FL where he went to work for Walt Disney World. Building a relationship with Roy Disney. Disney was a huge part of Joe’s life along with his 3 sons. After his retirement he went back to private repair work in St. Pete Beach, FL.
He will be loved and missed by many.
Family and friends are invited to Joseph's Visitation and Funeral Service on Thursday March 15, 2018 as follows: Visitation from 11 AM until 1 PM and Funeral Service at 1 PM. Immediately following the services, the family will host a reception and a gathering in their home.
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