In Memoriam - John R. Weber
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| John R. Weber |
| November 13, 1944 to June 17, 2023 |
On Saturday June 17, 2023, Post Member and Service Officer, John R. Weber, passed away and reported to Post Everlasting. John R. Weber was a great man and he was active membe in our Post. He was a good musician and used to play is keyboard at our Post Parties and at many Nassau County American Legion events. He would also provide his sound system at our Veterans Day and Memorial Day Events. He also chaired the Long Island Ducks outings for post members, their family and friends. He also would play the piano when our Post members used to visit the Veterans at Northport VA Hospital. He was a very personable person to talk to. His lovely wife, Eileen is a wonderful person to talk to. He was a Eucharistic Minister at Scared Heart Roman Catholic church and he belonged to the Knights of Columbus in Bellmore. He was a valuable asset to our Post and will be greatly missed.
American Legion, Merrick Post No.1282 members, please gather at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Clair S. Bartholomew & Son funeral home on 302 Bedford Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710, for an American Legion solemn ceremony at 7:15 p.m. for Post member John R. Weber.
Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion members, please gather, in full dress, at 9:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart, Roman Catholic Church, 720 Merrick Ave, North Merrick, NY 11566 for an 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass for Post Member John R. Weber, on Friday, June 23, 2023.
The following is information from Clair S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home:
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Americanism Awards 2023
The Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, presented Americanism Awards to 10 local school children. Each student received a certificate and a medal for their accomplishments.
Those recognized were:
| Lara Krell | Birch School |
| Daniel Yanpolski | Camp Avenue Elementary School |
| Bryce Finkelstein | Chatterton School |
| Stephen Ferrante | Harold D. Fayette School |
| Thomas Keane | Levy Lakeside School |
| Nicholas Ippoliti | Merrick Avenue Middle school |
| Callie Lodge | |
| Nathaniel Odell | Old Mill Road School |
| Brian McGoldrick | St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton School |
| Hayden Okonowitz | Sanford H. Calhoun School |
Frank D. Pedagno, Americanism Chairman
Thank You!!!
Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, members would like to thank all the organizations and merrick residents who participated in the Merrick's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2023. Hopefully, we can do this next year!!!
The post members would also like to acknowledge the orgainzations who provided wreaths for the laying of the wreaths ceremony at the Merrick's Veteran Memorial Park on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. Here are the organizations who provided wearths at the ceremony:
Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary, Merrick Unit No. 1282
Freeport / Merrick VFW # 1310
Jewish War Veterans, Ensign L. Soloway Post # 652
North Merrick Fire Department
North Merrick Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
North Merrick Exempt Firman Association
Merrick Fire Department (also laid wreath at our Post)
Merrick Chamber of Commerce
Merrick Kiwanis
Fr. Jeremiah J. Reilly Council Knights of Columbus # 6561
Catholic Daughters of America #1756
New York State Senator Steve D. Rhoads
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EVERYONE!!!!
Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship 2023
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| Philip L. Williams |
Merrick Post No. 1282 will be awarding a Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to a deserving Bellmore/Merrick high school senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Philip L. Williams.
Phil's core values were focused on Strong Morals: Patriotism, Family Values, Community Service and a strong Work Ethic. Phil was an inspiration because he took every opportunity to exhibit and incorporate these morals in his life. He made a difference to his fellow veterans, his co-workers, as well as his family and friends by reminding us to integrate these beliefs into everyday life.
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