Obituary for Phillip R. Merletti
Lee - Phillip R. Merletti, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at a Bangor hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Philip and Maude Merletti.
Phillip served 2 years active duty in the Navy, and 11 years in the Navy Reserves, as well as twelve years in the Army National Guard. A machinist by trade, he worked at Pratt & Whitney for 18 years, retiring to Maine in 1980. While in Maine, Phillip worked at Forster’s Manufacturing in Mattawamkeag and was also a Foster Parent, with his wife Lynn, for 19 years. Active on the political scene in the state, he worked with many people throughout the state trying to right the wrongs that he saw in the state and state government. A one-time candidate for the Maine Legislature, he was narrowly defeated in that endeavor, but he remained active behind the scenes and maintained his contacts throughout the years.
Phillip is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lynn S. (Weiss) Merletti; two sons, Keith W. Jimmo and his wife Ella of London, England, and Douglas E. Jimmo of North Carolina; three grandchildren, Madison Lynn Jimmo, Megan Elizabeth Jimmo, and Adam Jimmo; and two great grandchildren, Xavier Andrews and Zara Andrews.
At Phillip’s request, services will be private. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Lincoln. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.
Phillip served 2 years active duty in the Navy, and 11 years in the Navy Reserves, as well as twelve years in the Army National Guard. A machinist by trade, he worked at Pratt & Whitney for 18 years, retiring to Maine in 1980. While in Maine, Phillip worked at Forster’s Manufacturing in Mattawamkeag and was also a Foster Parent, with his wife Lynn, for 19 years. Active on the political scene in the state, he worked with many people throughout the state trying to right the wrongs that he saw in the state and state government. A one-time candidate for the Maine Legislature, he was narrowly defeated in that endeavor, but he remained active behind the scenes and maintained his contacts throughout the years.
Phillip is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lynn S. (Weiss) Merletti; two sons, Keith W. Jimmo and his wife Ella of London, England, and Douglas E. Jimmo of North Carolina; three grandchildren, Madison Lynn Jimmo, Megan Elizabeth Jimmo, and Adam Jimmo; and two great grandchildren, Xavier Andrews and Zara Andrews.
At Phillip’s request, services will be private. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Lincoln. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.