Louis R. Merolle

Louis R. Merolle, 88, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Evergreen Commons. Born on January 12, 1938 in Albany, he was the son of the late Luigi and Concetta Merolle originally from Italy. Louis was the devoted husband of over 55 years to Eileen M. Merolle.

Mr. Merolle was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Albany and a 1958 graduate of SUNY Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, earning a degree in Agriculture. He served in the U.S. Army as a Medical Laboratory Specialist from 1961-1963 and the Army Reserves from 1963-1966. Upon completion of his military service, Louis worked for the New York State Department of Health as a Laboratory Technician for over 30 years, retiring in 2000. Louis enjoyed traveling and took many vacations including trips to Italy, Europe, Las Vegas, Alaska and the Caribbean. He especially loved family vacations to Rhode Island. In his free time Louis loved cooking for his family, gardening, watching crime dramas and spending time with his beloved dog.

In addition to his wife Eileen, Louis is survived by his 3 sons, Jason (Lisa) Merolle, Matthew Merolle and Raymond (Heather) Merolle, his 4 granddaughters, Micayla, Olivia, Angelina and Caroline, sister Julia Roylance, his faithful companion Finnegan and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph Merolle and sister Rose Cirincione.

A graveside service at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY will be held on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 12:30 pm, followed by a celebration of life reception.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to an animal welfare organization of your choice.

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