Merrill Ray Schiro Sr.'s Obituary
Merrill Ray Schiro, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home in Folsom, LA. He was born on September 27, 1947 in New Orleans, LA to MaryHelen Williams Schiro and the late Anthony Schiro, Jr.
Merrill was married to his beloved wife, Elaine Serpas Schiro, for 50 years and together they had three children, Merrill Schiro, Jr. (Nedra), Faith Schiro (Clint Sharp), and Dixie Camaille. He was the loving grandfather of Jesse, Callie, and Eleanor. Merrill was the brother of Donald Schiro (Ellen), Craig Schiro (Sheryl), Anthony Schiro, III (Tara), Troy Schiro and the late Richard Schiro (Noel Bitner). He will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Merrill R. Schiro, Sr. to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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