Salvatore S. Merlo, 97, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Saturday, August, 20, 2016 in his home.

Salvatore was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, a son of the late Salvatore and Rose (Mugavero) Merlo.

Salvatore was married to the former Mary Presto before her passing in 2015. He was a butcher for Peoples Market and later Pantry Pride, before retiring in 1984. Salvatore was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School. He served in the US Army during World War II. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Mary to many different destinations.

Salvatore was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the YMCA.

Salvatore is survived by brothers-in-law Vince Presto of Palmer Twp., Joseph Presto and wife Sue of Palmer Twp., Anthony Presto and wife Enrica of Totowa, NJ; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by four sisters and a brother.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with an additional calling hour on Thursday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 am in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp.

Contributions in Salvatores memory may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 900 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com