Obituary for Daniel Forrest Merritt
COHOES Daniel F.Merritt, 73, of Bell Ave., died suddenly Thursday September 17, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Stephentown he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary Amidon Merritt. Dan had been employed at the Menands Work Shop for a number of years. Upon his retirement he pursued his lifelong interest in antiques and became a gentleman antique dealer.
He is the husband of the late Shirley Wright Merritt who died in 2012 and the father of Rose Merritt of Texas and Daniel (Bud) Merritt of Salt Lake City. He is the step father of Kelly Fox of Cohoes, Ruth Kapusta of Virginia, Beth McGuirk of Waterford and Michael McGuirk of Ballston Spa. He is the brother of Edgar Merritt of Florida and the late Walter and Robert Merritt and June McDonald. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive. He is predeceased by his grandson Joeie.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Born in Stephentown he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary Amidon Merritt. Dan had been employed at the Menands Work Shop for a number of years. Upon his retirement he pursued his lifelong interest in antiques and became a gentleman antique dealer.
He is the husband of the late Shirley Wright Merritt who died in 2012 and the father of Rose Merritt of Texas and Daniel (Bud) Merritt of Salt Lake City. He is the step father of Kelly Fox of Cohoes, Ruth Kapusta of Virginia, Beth McGuirk of Waterford and Michael McGuirk of Ballston Spa. He is the brother of Edgar Merritt of Florida and the late Walter and Robert Merritt and June McDonald. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive. He is predeceased by his grandson Joeie.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.