He was a member of Elks Lodge 1520, American Legion Post 40, AM Vets, V.F.W. and the DAV.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Treasure Coast, 805 Virginia Avenue, Suite 1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982.Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Merendina of Fort Pierce, Florida; son Bernard Brent of Windsor Locks, Ct; daughters: Rosann and son-in-law Alan Petriello Glastonbury, Ct, Patti and son-in-law Scott Hinckley of Saco, Maine, Michelle and son-in-law Michael Doyon of Coventry, Ct; brother, Frank Merendina of Hartford, Ct; sisters, Maria Argento and Constance Rataic both of Hartford, Ct., 7 grandchildren, Eric, Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Danielle, Brandon and Taylor and one great-grandchild, Jordon.