Obituary of Dennis P. Merritt

Mr. Dennis P. “Denny” Merritt, Jr. 38, of 522 N. Franklin St. Titusville, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 3:42 PM at St. Vincent Health Center after an extended illness. He was born on February 26, 1977 in Union City to Dennis Merritt, Sr. and Ellen Conner. He married Julia Moore on February 26, 2004 in Union City. Denny attended Union City Schools and was a graduate of Martin County High School in Florida. He enjoyed surfing in Florida, playing video games, reading, fishing, watching movies and listening to music. Denny always put others before himself and he will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He also enjoyed being around his pets Chaco his lovable Pitbull and his two cats, Bear and Sydney. Denny is survived by his wife of Titusville; his mother Ellen Conner and husband Ronald of Union City; two sisters, Carrie Patterson, and Stacey Beck and husband Cory both of Port St. Lucie, FL; two step children, Joshua Gibbs of Titusville and April Gibbs of Titusville; his nieces and nephews, Jeremy and Zachary Warren, and Jade, Wesley and Tasha Beck all of Port St. Lucie, FL; his maternal grandmother, Thelma McGuire of Union City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Mary Lou Merritt; and his maternal grandfather Emmet McGuire, II. No public calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, January 15 at 11:00 AM at the Independent Baptist Church in Pleasantville with Pastor Richard LaRocque, officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the family at 522 N. Franklin St. Titusville, PA 16354 or the “go fund me” account that has been set up in Denny’s name.