About John Merlo
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 79). John Merlo was an American politician.
John Merlo (September 9, 1912 – August 9, 1992) was an American politician, who served for seven terms as an Illinois State Representative, for three years as an Illinois state senator, as well as for two years as a Chicago City Council alderman for Chicago's 44th Ward.
Biography John Merlo was born September 9, 1912, in Chicago to Mike Merlo, a leader of Unione Siciliana. In 1922, he moved from the south side to Lake View where he resided for the rest of his life.
He was appointed to the Chicago City Council in 1981 after the resignation of Bruce Young. He won a special election to win served for two years before he stepped down. He was succeeded by Bernie Hansen.
He died August 9, 1992, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He was survived by his wife, Meryle, and three children.
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American politician
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John Merlo was born on 12 September 1912 in Chicago.
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John Merlo died on 9 August 1992 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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John Merlo was a politician.
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