Name: Robert M. Merkel "Bob" Life Dates: 5/20/1951 - 1/1/2011 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY Pre-deceased by Bob is predeceased by his mother, Gloria Merkel; father, Fred Merkel; aunt, Marie (James) Goggin. History Bob is survived by his loving wife, Gwendoline L. Merkel, daughters, Brianne L. Merkel, Tracy L. DeLass; granddaughter, Madeleine L. DeLass; sister, Michele M. (Glenn Hermes) Groden; brothers sisters-in-law, Robert Marion Dougan, Michael Deborah Groden, Angela Barry Eckert; aunt, Lorriane Burton; several nieces nephews. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St., PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY13057 or Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc., 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd., Mendon, NY 14506-9732 in Bob's memory. Services Bob's visitation will be Friday 3-7 PM at the Funeral Home 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). Bob's Funeral Service will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at the Funeral Home. Additional Information Bob worked at RGE for 30 years and Midwest ISO 5 years.