Ralph A. Merlini of Avondale

Ralph A. Merlini, 89, of Avondale, died Friday, July 5, at his residence. He was the husband of Alice Perna Merlini, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late William and Amelia Miorini Merlini. Ralph was a station engineer for Amtrak in Wilmington, retiring in 1984 after 43 years of service. He was a member…