Richard C. Merlino, 66, of Warwick in Warwick passed on Saturday January 18th, 2020 at his home. Born in Providence, a son of Angelina (Merola) Merlino of Providence and the late Frank Merlino. He had lived in Warwick previously living in Coventry and Cranston. Richard had been a Manager with Benny’s in the North Attleboro store before retiring. He was an Oakland Raiders fan and he traveled around the country to see them play. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. He leaves his children, Angela Beth Merlino and Chrisopher F. Merlino both of Cranston, his grandchildren, Teanna L. and Amauri Lanzot and his greatgrandson Brandon Reynolds. He leaves his two sisters Jane Dail of Jackson, NJ and Barbara Merlino of Cranston. He was the companion of Gail St. Angelo of Coventry.