MERRILL, CHRITOPHER J. of Quincy formerly of Braintree unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2016. Beloved son of Kristyn Collins. Devoted brother of Robert Merrill and Edward Collins, III. Cherished grandson of Michelle Ryan. Lovingly survived by his girlfriend Helen “Nellie” Hager and stepfather Edward Collins, Jr. Visiting Hours will be held at the Casper Funeral Home at 187 Dorchester Street, South Boston on Thursday, August 18 from 4-7 PM. Interment services will be private.