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REMEMBERING JOSEPH ``JOE'' R. MERLO
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HON. TIM RYAN
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Joseph
``Joe'' R. Merlo, who passed away on December 22, 2020.
Joe was born on June 8, 1945 and was beloved by many people in my community. He was a husband, father, uncle, great uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, cousin, and friend.
Like many who grew up in Niles, Ohio, Joe was a legend. If you didn't get your haircut by Joe at some point in your life, then you weren't really a resident of Niles.
I will always remember Joe for providing me with sage advice early in my political career. Anyone that knew Joe knew he was always fun to be around and was a true Northeast Ohioan.
My deepest sympathies go out to Joe's family and to all whose lives he touched.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 69
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