Michael Ray Merico
January 8, 1962 ~ November 2, 2009
Michael Ray Merico, 47, of Weirton Passed away on Monday November 2, 2009, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
He was born on January 8, 1962, in Weirton, WV, to Frank A. Merico, Sr. and the late Helen J. Merico.
Michael is survived by his wife April (Gates) Merico, his daughter, Mandy R. Merico and his son, Michael A. Merico. He also leaves behind his father, Frank A. Merico, Sr., his sister, Mary Kay (Gus) Angelo; his brothers, Nick Merico, Frank (Beverly) Merico, Jr., and David (Theresa) Merico and several nieces and nephews.
For 28 years, Michael was an employee at Starvaggi Industries. He was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, and the Paris Sportsman Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, cooking, hunting and being outdoors.
Visitation will be 6-8PM Wednesday and 1-3 & 7-9PM Thursday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Friday at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. The Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will preside.
Interment will follow in Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association, PO Box 3516, Oak Brook, IL 60522-3516.
April, Mandy and Michael…Our hearts are with you at this time. We pray that the Lord will surround you in His loving arms and that you can find peace knowing that Mike is with Him and will be waiting with open arms. We pray you find comfort in those things that Mike loved…the woods, God’s creation and each time you see the sun shine on you, a snowflake fall, or a raindrop, you will know that Mike is looking down and watching and his spirit will always be. We are here for you. Love Rick and Maggie
Mikey, Mandy, and April I am here for you all and your family if you need any thing let me know and big Mike i will miss you always and will always be their for Mikey and your family and I know you are in a better place and you probably already got the biggest buck in heaven
Mandy and Family, We are so sorry for your loss and our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. “When those we love have left this earth, we still can feel them near. We’ll see a picture, hear a song, and its just like they are here. And when we call upon our faith, when we believe and trust, we know the ones we care about are always close to us.” Mandy you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you! Cassie and Josh Seth
Dear April, Mandy and Michael, Bill and I are deeply saddened by the news of Mike’s passing. Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are and will continue to be with all of you. Holding you in my heart. Cathy
Mandy, On behalf of all of your Kappa Delta sisters, please know that we are all praying for you during this time. We love you. In AOT.
Mike will always be in our hearts and minds as long as we live, A good father, Husband and provider, Rest well with the Lord and your Momma. God be with all of the family. Uncle Emerick and Aunt Antionette share our sympathies and Love.
Mike will always be in our hearts and minds as long as we live, A good father, Husband and provider, Rest well with the Lord and your Momma. God be with all of the family. Uncle Emerick and Aunt Antionette share our sympathies and Love.
Mandy, We are so sorry to hear about your Father. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Nicki(Benzo)and Rick Schell
From John, Linda, Eric and Christoper, our prayers and thoughts are with Michael and family.
My Dear Uncle & Cousins, It is so difficult to face the first loss of a cousin–very heartbreaking how everything went. Mike made his family proud and was downright lovable. The picture is beautiful and brought the flow of tears. We’ll see everyone soon as we take him to his peace. Love to all, Cousins Kathy, Stathis, Eric, Robbie
April, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mike will be sadly missed.
April, Mandy, and Mike, I just wanted to say to keep your heads up. You know that is what Mike would want. He is still with you in everything you do, watching tv, riding your bike, or going to Cabela’s. He will always remain with you in everything you do. He is probably now out hunting (sleeping in a tree stand).
To the entire Merico Family: I am so very sorry for your great loss. May God’s light shine upon all of you now and always.
April and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Nancy
My wife Isha, children and I wish to express our most sincere condolences on the passing of Mike. He along with the entire Merico family have been great people to share life with. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this most difficult time. May Mike rest in peace. Sincerely, Vic Greco
Mandy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May you find comfort in the fact that he’s no longer suffering and you will see him again one day in heaven. Love and prayers, Renee
Mandy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May you find comfort in the fact that he’s no longer suffering and you will see him again one day in heaven. Love and prayers, Renee
Dear April and Family, You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mike. May the good Lord give you strength and his blessings. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
April & Family, So sorry to hear about Mike. If there is anything that you need please don’t hestitate to ask. Love, Gary & Becky
DAVID AND THE ENTIRE MERICO FAMILY, I WAS SADDENED TO HERE ABOUT YOUR BROTHER. I REMEMBER YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY FROM ST. JOE’S AND MADONNA. DINK-YOU AND YOUR BROTHER ALWAYS HAD SUCH A SWEET NATURE ABOUT YOU. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS, MAUREEN MC ELWAIN BOWLING GREEN, KY
My deepest sympthy to all the Merico family.
April, Mike & Mandy, We are so sorry for your loss, we will miss him too. Someone gave me this poem, I hope it helps bring you some peace to know he is free from all his pain. We love you and are here if you need us. The Day God Called You Home…. God looked around his garden, And He found an empty place. He then looked down upon this Earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never, Get well on Earth again. He saw that the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered, “Peace be Thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
April So sorry to hear about Mike. There are no words that will heal the wound that you have in your heart. But the memories of Mike, that you have in your heart will always be with you. God bless you and the children. Our prayers are for you. we love you. Mary and Steve
Mandy and Family, I am so sorry for the loss you and your family are suffering. I wish I could give the words you need to carry you through these tuff days ahead. You and your family, need to remember to depend on each other, you will find its where your strength comes from. Again I am so sorry to hear of your dad. Misty Ash
My deepest sorrow to all of Michaels loved ones. There is not any words I can say to ease your pain. After a while you will remember all the good memories you had with him and all the good things about him, and this will fill the emptiness you feel. Talk about him alot, it eases the pain and remember all the Love He Had for You. Lila Whitehair
April, My heart breaks for you, your children, and your family. I loved to hear the stories of how you would get up so early in the morning to take care of Mike before he went to work. You know that you can call me anytime to talk. Lots of hugs to you April.
To Mandy and her family, My deepest sympathies. Much love to the Mericos. Love, Doug Conroy
Our deepest sympathies and thoughts go out to the entire family of Michael. There are no words that can describe the loss of a loved one. May God be with you all.
April and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. — Rich and Carol Gasaway
Uncle Frank and Merico cousins, You have all been in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I am sorry that I will not be there in person to give each of you a hug and to say goodbye in person. May you have comfort in the family and friends around you during this time and the months to come. May Michael rest in peace. Lots of love to all, Mary Beth
April, girls and the Merico Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one..My heart goes out to all of you, Mike was a wonderfull guy, He’s are little angle now, May he rest in peace…My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, God bless
The Merico Family. Sorry to hear about your loss,just want to send my condolances,God bless all of you
I was just reading through all the condolences left in this guestbook and, I would like to thank all of you for keeping my Dad in your prayers. Please feel free to share any memories of Mike that you may have. It comforts me to hear all of your stories about my Dad. I check this everyday so I will be looking forward to them. Thank you all so very much.
April, My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family. May you be comforted by happy memories and the love of family and friends. Your old neighbor,
Dear Frank and family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. Our thoughts n prayers are with all of you. May your faith and love for the Lord help you through this difficult time. Michael will live on through his children and through your precious memories of him. I know he is with God and your dear Helen. All our love, Pauline – Stephen Varitek
Nick, I would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your brother. Keep your stories of him close to your heart at this time and it will help you through the sorrow.
Frank & Beverly & Merico Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Michael Merico. We have been praying for him as he was going through some very rough times. We will continue to pray for all of you. May your special memories stay with you all forever. Jim & Jackie Brandolino
Dear Merico Family, Bo and I wanted to send our deepest condolences for the loss of your son, brother, husband and father…your loss will be great, but through memories and stories Michael will be with you always. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John, Bo & family
Merico Families, Those we Love don’t go away… It’s just that we part…But they always remain, close to our heart! Memories remain forever… Our thoughts,prayers and treasured memories are with you and your families. Guy, Sherri, Jessica, Justin and Joseph
Our thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. I’m sorry we will not be able to make it in but we will be thinking of you all.
Frank and Merico Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God’s grace get you through this time of sorrow.
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the Merico Family. Sam, Lisa, Zach, Kylea and Kendal DeMarco
To the Merico and Gates families, I am so sorry for your loss. May God’s love and peace help you during this difficult time.
Dear Merico Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of Mike. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and offer prayers for your comfort and peace. Cindy and Lou Bernardi
Dear Merico Family, I met Mike a few years back when Starvaggi’s was doing work with the company that I work for, Orion. Every time he stepped in my office, he had a smile on his face. He loved to talk about his son and daughter, how proud they made him. He never failed to ask how my two boys were. What an incredibly kind man. He will be greatly missed. Suzanne Tenaglio
To the Merico Family, I want to send my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family during this hard time. I was friends with Mike “Big Piney” for many years and I will always have good memories of our hunting trips and outdoor adventures. You will be missed. Danny Binkoski and Family
Mike & Family, I am very sorry to her about the loss of your father. I can’t even imagine what you are going throught right now. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but after reading all of this I know he was a wonderful person and a great father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Alycia Muscara & Family
Frank & Bev, We want you and your family to know that we are thinking of you during this very difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Our prayers are with you all.
April, Mandy and Michael, May you find comfort in your memories, strength in each other, and peace in the knowledge that Mike is free from pain. God bless each of you, Love, (Aunt) Chris
Mike I am so sorry for your loss. Your father will forever live on thru you. If you need anything get in touch Love Jennifer
Dear April,Mandy& Mike We are so sorry of Mike’s illness& passing.you are in our prayer’s. God Bless. Your Uncle Gene& Aunt Arlene
Dear Frank Sr., We were so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We have known you since our high school years. We moved to Weirton about the same time and enjoyed the years our boys played on the Termite baseball teams. You have our prayers and may God be with you and your family during this trying time. Paul and Mary Jo Burton
Nick, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and hope in your love and memories of family
Dear Nick, Frank, Beverly and entire Merico Family My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. I hope it brings you comfort to know your friends are thinking of you and praying for you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during these rough times.
dear april, so sorry to hear bout mike. u r in my prayers… lot’s of love, maryann & dan
Dear Merico family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. We pray the Lord comforts you and gives you peace.