It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Matthew Stephen Merlina (Carmel, Indiana), who passed away on November 27, 2023, at the age of 26, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Stephen Merlina to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his grandfather J. Stephen Smith. He is survived by : his parents, Dominic Merlina and Rebecca Merlina; his siblings, Dominic Merlina (Bridget) and Monica Conner (Brad); his niece Luna Anne Conner; and his grandparents, Barbara Smith, Andrea and Angela Merlina. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Matthew Stephen Merlina Memorial Scholarship at Butler University. Donate here: https://give.butler.edu.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leppert Mortuary & Crematory Services

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November 29, 2023

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November 29, 2023

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“Our sincerest condolences to the Merlina Family. Matthew was a great friend and classmate to all of us. We will cherish our memories with him & he will never be forgotten. Sending all of our love, thoughts, and prayers from San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Nashville.”