OBITUARY
Karl Merting
1/29/1940 – 9/19/2023
Karl Merting, longtime Wantagh Resident, passed away peacefully in his home on September 19th, 2023, at the age of 83.
Karl was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Merting, and daughter, Lynn. He is survived by his son, Karl Jr., and his wife, Robin; his son, Kenneth, and his wife, Jennifer; his daughter, Suzanne, and her husband, Charles; and his son, Kurt, and his wife, Dawn. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicholas, Danielle, Kevin, Timothy, Kaitlyn, Kiera, Lauren, Megan, Sadie, Lexie, and Fiona.
Karl was born on January 29th, 1940, and was among the first graduating class to complete all 4 years at Wantagh High School. On October 6th, 1962, he married Mary Ellen, the love of his life. In 1978, he founded Karl’s Equipment and Supply Co. with Mary Ellen, and was proud to have the ability to work alongside his sons, Kenneth and Kurt. He had a passion for spending time with family, gardening, and eating snacks.
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VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh, New York 11793
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VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh, New York 11793
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FUNERAL MASS
10:00 am
Friday, September 22, 2023
St. Frances de Chantal
1309 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, New York 11793
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FINAL RESTING PLACE
Friday, September 22, 2023
St. Charles Cemetery
2015 Wellwood Avenue
Farmingdale, New York 11735
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