Joseph Merli, 71, passed away on May 21, 2017. Joseph was born on October 28, 1945 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Joseph Peter Merli and Helen Schmidt. On his free time Joseph enjoyed watching baseball, going to the casino, and spending time with his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, C. Alma Melri and daughters, Alma Elizenda Merli and Michgyn Marie Merli. Pallbearers: Fred Gonzalez, Robert Gonzalez, Richard Gonzalez, Ricardo Nunez, and honorary pallbearer, his little buddy Randy Gonzalez. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00am on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 11:30am at Evergreen Cemetery East with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.