Kelly Merlino Cremation and Memorial

Hi, as many of you know our sweet friend Kelly Merlino lost her life on Friday, March 11, 2022. She was only 31 years old. I was asked by her dear friend, Heather Miller, to set up this fundraiser so we can help give her a proper burial and memorial for all that loved her to attend.

Kelly was a graduate of Egg Harbor Township High School and will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and her love of her sweet companion Gizmo! Gizmo went through everything with Kelly and was always by her side! Kelly had many struggles and losses throughout her young life and her body sadly was not able to overcome her heart problems. Over the years, she had been in recovery from her fight with addiction and I was fortunate to be her sponsor for several years. She will be soo missed by so many who grew up with her, her family and friends!

I set the goal at $3,000.00 not knowing the exact costs of her cremation and memorial. Any monies that are left over will be donated to the Hope All Day Foundation to use for a Recovery Housing Scholarship in her memory.

If you would like to send pictures to be used at her memorial, please post them here or message me. More details will be posted as soon as arrangements are made. Thank you for your generosity and for loving and always remembering Kelly!