Gino J. Merli
1924–2002 (age 78)
Biography
Gino J. Merli, born in 1924, answered his country’s call in World War II and earned the Medal of Honor for saving comrades under fire while embodying humility and courage.
He later devoted himself to sharing the lessons of service with students and neighbors, a legacy honored by those who visit Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery today.