Peter Merando

Peter Merando, a resident of Livingston Manor, NY for the last 22 years; his life journey ended at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. He was 91.

The son of the late Peter and Addolarata Leonzi Merando, he was born June 29, 1922 in Nesquehoning, PA. He spent his early childhood in Nesquehoning and completely grew up in the Washington Heights area of New York City. Peter proudly served our country in the US Army during World War II in England, France and Germany. Later he became a Police Officer and worked for the Nassau County Police Department; he retired as a Detective after 26 years of service. He was a member of the NCPD Detectives Association; a member of the Retired Police Association of the State of NY; a member of the NCPD Police Benevolent Association; and a member of the Lester White American Legion Post # 566 Livingston Manor, NY.

Survivors include two children from a previous marriage; his loving wife, Mary Forrest Merando; two step children, Mary Ann Forrest Woodward and her husband John of Long Beach, CA; and Robert Gladstone Forrest and his wife Kristin Guglielmo of Stafford Springs, CT; one sister, Regina Pawson of Indian River, MI; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His longtime companion, Loki predeceased him.

Visitation will be Friday (today), November 8, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Harris Funeral Home West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 9 AM in the funeral home. Father Joseph Juracek, OFM will officiate.

Burial will be in the Bovina Center Cemetery in Delaware County, NY.

Memorial contributions in Peter's name may be made to the Lester White American Legion Post # 566, PO Box 555, Livingston Manor, NY 12758 or to the Livingston Manor Ambulance Squad, PO Box 1, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com