Merluzzo, Rico A., of Arlington October 6. Beloved husband of 59 years to Gloria (Surette) Merluzzo. Father of Thomas and wife Paula of Billerica, Paula Kerrigan and husband Brian and Richard of Nashua, NH. Grandfather of Michael, Doug and Keith Merluzzo and Kendra and Laura Jean Merluzzo. Brother of Yvonne James of Texas. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass Avenue ARLINGTON Wednesday morning at 9:00 followed by a funeral mass 10:00 in St. Eulalia Church, Winchester. Visiting hours Tuesday 3:00 to 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rico's memory to: Palm Manor Nursing Home 40 Parkhurst Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824. For directions or to send a condolence visit,devitofuneralhomes.com