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The Herald interviewed Andrew Conlin in his Merrick home as he approached his 100th birthday in 2019. The longtime resident died at 101 on Feb. 7.
Longtime Merokean, storied World War II veteran, dies at 101
Andrew Conlin, a World War II veteran, former New York City police officer and longtime Merrick resident, died Feb. 7, at age 101. His maintained his jovial, fun-loving attitude into his later years, … more
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Longtime Merrick resident Giuseppe Levanti, seen here preparing a pizza at his restaurant, Violetta’s, died last month at the age of 76.
Longtime Merrick resident Giuseppe Levanti dies at 76
Those who remember Violetta’s would recall it as one of the more popular hangout spots in Merrick in the 1970s. It had an old-fashioned jukebox, a sought-after salad recipe and an owner who … more
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Harriet Luce, a former Merrick Life editor, died on Dec. 3, at age 90.
Former Merrick Life editor Harriet Luce dies at age 90
When Harriet Luce (nee Work) received a press badge certifying her position as the Merrick Life editor, the community’s former hometown newspaper, her son Allan said she “lit up like a … more
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Taylor, a lifelong Bellmore resident and a 35-year volunteer in the Bellmore Fire Department, died on Sept. 27 at 52.
Bellmore Fire Department ex-chief Bob Taylor dies at 52
Fellow volunteers remember Bob Taylor, former chief of the Bellmore Fire Department, as someone who exemplified the ideal firefighter: selfless, compassionate, knowledgeable, and led a team that … more
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The rev. Timothy Hirten was a man of the court and the cloth, dedicating more than a decade to basketball before becoming a priest.
‘He was larger than life’
The Rev. Timothy Hirten dedicated his life to his many passions — the priesthood, the U.S. Air Force, travel, basketball — and he had a fierce compassion for friends and loved ones, … more
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To mark his 50th year in the fire service, Martin Abrams’s son chauffeured his father in Merrick’s 2017 Memorial Day parade in a 1964 Chevrolet.
Honorary Merrick Fire Department captain dies at 86
Though Martin Abrams never served as an officer of the Merrick Fire Department, he was someone younger volunteers looked up to. He led by example, never complained and strived to do the right thing, … more
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Alan Nemser, a 66-year Merrick resident, died on June 10 at the age of 106. He is pictured here at his 100th birthday celebration, with his daughter Erica Nemser-Crowley, enjoying a bloody Mary.
Merokean Alan Nemser, who served in World War II, dies at 106
Alan Nemser, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and spent decades practicing law, “made everyone feel comfortable in his presence,” his daughter, Kathy Nemser, said. … more
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One of Constance Nurge's favorite hobbies was painting. The North Merrick resident died of coronavirus on April 12 at the age of 87.
Constance Nurge, longtime North Merrick resident, dies of coronavirus
Constance "Connie" Nurge, a longtime resident of North Merrick, died of coronavirus on Easter Sunday, April 12, at the age of 87.  Nurge was born in New Jersey in  1933 and moved to New … more
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Bob Botwin, the manager of the lunar modules’ propulsion systems — which landed 12 men on the moon — died on Dec. 26. He was 89.
Bellmorite Bob Botwin, Grumman engineer, dies at 89
When the world watched with wonder as the United States sent missions to the moon, Bob Botwin, of Bellmore, was behind the scenes, helping each operation go smoothly. Botwin was a propulsion expert, … more
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Jason Vitale with his wife, Jennifer.
Mepham High School teacher Jason Vitale remembered
The Bellmore, Merrick and Baldwin communities are mourning the loss of a longtime community advocate and beloved teacher. Hundreds of people filled the pews of St. Christopher’s Church in … more
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