Patricia C. Merlino (nee Boland) passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. Age 70. Beloved mother of Kimberly Merlino and the late Ryan Merlino. Preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Alma Boland and loving fiance Joseph Dunn III. Also survived by Joseph Dunn IV and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Patricia worked for Del City as a school bus driver. Patricia was devoted to her children. She was a lover of all animals, especially dogs and cats and enjoyed visiting the local animal shelters. She had a love for arts and crafts and enjoyed attending craft shows in her free time. She always found joy in the simple things.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4:00pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patricia's memory to the Animal Welfare Association 509 Centennial Boulevard Voorhees, NJ 08043[more]