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Dominic Merola
October 4, 1936 to March 7, 2022
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Dominic Merola, 85, formerly of Worthington Avenue, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. He was born in Baia e Latina, Caserta, Italy on October 4, 1936, a son of the late Giovanni Salvatore and Maria Domenica (DiCerbo) Merola. He married Anna (Conti) Merola on September 12, 1959, she survives in New Castle.
Dominic was a machine operator and worked in quality control at Rockwell Axel, retiring after 26 years. He then worked as a salesperson at Castleview Memorial Gardens for a number of years. Mr. Merola was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Era serving on the USS Canberra as a Petty Officer Third Class Radar Operator. He was the treasurer of Local #4194 Steel Workers and for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He also was a driver and seller for Nickle’s Bakery for a number of years, was an avid gardener and enjoyed playing cards.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Maria Wold and husband, Gary, from Sacramento, CA; Rachel Merola of Cranberry Township, PA; John Merola and wife, Lori, of Beaver Falls; and Christopher Merola and wife, Tressa, of Butler, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchidren.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Giuseppe Merola, Alfonso Merola, and Elio Merola, and one sister, Philomena Cappabianca.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A blessing service will be celebrated at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:00 am. Father Joseph McCaffrey will officiate. Burial will be in Castleview Memorial Gardens.
Eternal rest grant unto Dominic, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
