Robert F. Merritt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert F. Merritt of Hamilton, New Jersey, born in Trenton, New Jersey, who passed away on January 16, 2023 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert F. Merritt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth L. Merritt and Lillian Merritt Mertz (Young); his sister Jean; his brother-in-law Stephen Pristas; his parents-in-law, Claire and Lewis Chase, III; and his brothers-in-law, Lewis "Dukie" Chase, IV and Robert Higgins.
He is survived by: his wife Shawn Chase-Merritt; his children, Robert Merritt, Jr. (Stacey), Morgan Merritt (Matt) and Lisa Merritt (Dave); his grandchildren, Gray, Aidan, Logan, Delaney and Calvin; his brothers, Kenneth L. Merritt, Jr. (Lois) and James Merritt (Bette); his sisters-in-law, Vicki Fuller (Earl Calhoun), Cindy Higgins and Julie Chase; his stepsiblings, Charles Mertz, Jr. (Deborah), Claire Biddulph and Peggy Hayes; and his friend Diane Steinberger Willard. He is also survived by his several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to Jefferson Medical Center, for L-VAD (left ventricle assist device) Research, Development, and Patient Care by visiting In Memory Of at inmemof.org.
