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Obituary

Debra Merlino, 66, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Colchester, CT surrounded by her family. Debra was born the eldest of four in the Bronx on November 11, 1957, to the late Martin and Cynthia (Zupnick) Rosen. She was the beloved wife of Michael Merlino. They met while she was working at her parent's auto parts store, and he was working in the supply warehouse. Their first date was 40 years ago this …

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Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Debbie was a great person. We met many many years ago in a Jewish youth g…
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Debbie was a great person. We met many many years ago…
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Debbie was a great…

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Born

November 11th, 1957
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Graduated from high school

1975
Clarkstown North High School, Congers Road, New City, NY
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Got married to Michael Merlino

November 9th, 1986
Hopewell Junction, NY

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Calverton National Cemetery

210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY 11933
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