John Merlo 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. Wikipedia
Born: September 12, 1912, Chicago, IL
Died: August 9, 1992 (age 79 years), Chicago, IL
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Member of the Chicago City Council (1981–1983)