Obituary of Merill D. Constantine

      Mr. Merill D. Constantine, 59, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

     Merill was born in New Hartford, on October 19, 1964, the son of Edward F. and Nancy (Perry) Constantine. He was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. On April 30, 1988, Merill was united in marriage with Lori Dulan at Sacred Heart Church in Utica. Merill was employed as a supervisor of shipping and receiving with Indium Corporation of America in Clinton. Merill enjoyed family cookouts, four-wheeling, his yearly camping trip to Lime Kiln Lake, pistol shooting at the NY Mills Sportsman Association and his and Lori’s road trips with the Hanna’s. He was also an avid NY Yankees fan and Miami Dolphins Fan. Merill’s greatest joy was spending time with his loving family, especially his cherished children and grandchildren who were the light of his life. He was of the Catholic faith.

     Merill is survived by his beloved wife, Lori; two cherished children, Edward and Danielle Constantine of Whitestown and Amanda Constantine of Clinton; three adored grandchildren, Alexa Lyness, Jason Constantine and Kynleigh Constantine; his mother, Nancy Constantine of Utica; sister, Judy (Rob Augustine) Constantine of Utica, as well as two uncles, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends to numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his father, Edward; adored grandson, Kellan Daniel Constantine; mother-in-law, Elaine Dulan; sister-in-law, April Sauter and brother-in-law, Paul Sauter.

     Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Merill’s funeral Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Campus, 2222 Genesee St., Utica. He will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Utica. Visitation for family and friends is Tuesday, September 3^rd from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica. Those wishing to donate in Merill’s memory, please consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or at stjude.org. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.