Mrs. Gino Merli passes
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| Mary Merli |
Dr. Gino Merli, her son, thanked the VFW for its participation in the ceremony.
"I think it's a real honor that they've now come and paid their respects to my mom and give her the honor and respect that she always gave to the veterans," said Dr. Merli. He called the VFW honor guard a "wonderful thing."
Mrs. Merli was active the VFW post, the American Legion and her church. "She was just an outstanding lady and an outstanding mother," her son recalled. Gino Merli passed away in 2002.
Mary Merli was 81 years old.
"Medal Of Honor Hero Returns To School---Pfc. Gino Merli, 21, Peckville, Pa., holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, returned to Blakely High School, Peckville, to complete his senior year while undergoing periodical treatment at England General Hospital, Atlantic City. He is shown at his desk, trying to concentrate on the history he has been making, as starry-eyed lassies gaze in admiration-thoughts of lessons far, far away. It was difficult day for the war hero as well as the girls. (September 9, 1945 )"
CItation: Pfc. Geno Merli.
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