Vincetta Merolla

VINCETTA “VINNIE” MEROLLA (nee Coletta), age 98, passed away peacefully February 23, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Rick (Jackie), Ron (Caroline), Joe (Sally), Gina, and Gloria Garvey (John); dearest grandmother of Kevin, Bryan, Joyce, David, Sam, Lindsay, Joe, Kailey, Katie, Alex, Chrissy, Jessica and Juliette; great grandmother of 12; sister of Nancetta Merolla, Grace Orack, Dolores Batone and the late Christine DeMarco, Carmen Coletta and Jeanette Blatnica; beloved aunt and dear friend of many. Vinnie was a devoted Catholic and prayed the rosary often for her family and friends. She was an avid walker and will always be remembered for her warm smile, quick wit, her famous meatballs & anise cookies and her love of politics & current events. Mangia! In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries at www.havenofrest.org . Mass of Christian Burial at St. Matthias Church 1200 W. Sprague Rd., Parma Saturday February 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place All Saints Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD) Friday 4-7 PM. Masks and social distancing required.