Merlotti, Irene P. (nee Casagrande) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday, June 14 at the age of 88. Loving wife of Paul L. Merlotti; dearest mother of Sister Benjamin Merlotti A.S.C.J. and Mary Ann (Mike) Tietjens; dear grandmother of Jeremy and Megan Tietjens; dearest sister of Rosemary (Gregory) Tepe and the late David (Kate) Christante, Charles (Dorothy) Casagrande; dear sister-in-law of the late Mike (Mary), Virgil (Anne) and John (Lillian) Ruggeri, Gertrude (Lewis) Ferrario, Molly (Ambrose) Pisoni and Rose (Paul) Cassani; our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend. Irene was a member of several Church and Community Organizations including The International Toastmistress Assn. and the Archway Chapter of The American Business Women's Assn. of which she was elected Woman of the Year in 1976. Services: Visitation at CALCATERRA Funeral Home, 5142 Daggett Ave., Thursday, June 17 from 4-8 p.m. Visitation at St. Ambrose Church, 5130 Wilson Ave., Friday, June 18 from 9-10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. Please offer condolences at www.calcaterrafuneral.com
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Dear Mr. Merlotti, Mary Ann, Sr. Benjamin, and the rest of the Merlotti family,
Your entire family have my deepest sympathy at the death of Mrs. Irene Merlotti. I remember when she and I would talk in Mary Ann's kitchen when Jeremy was little. Jeremy and my son, Chris,(who were best friends then and are still best friends to this day) would be playing in the basement wrestling or in the family room playing video games. Mrs. Merlotti was always a joy to talk to and visit with.
Please know the Merlotti family is in my prayers.
Debby Kornfeld
June 20, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the "Merlotti" family. May the love of the Sacred Heart provide with you loving care and strength.
Louisa DeLurgio Cottone
June 20, 2010
Dear Sr. Benjamin and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy upon the death of your Mother. Know that I am praying for all of you. May the Peace and Love of the Sacred Heart be a great strength for you at this time. God bless.
Sr. Lisa Retort
Sr. Lisa Retort
June 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Paul, Sr. Benjamin, Mary Ann and all Irene's family. She was a vibrant and loving woman and she was well loved by her family and friends. We will miss her, and are keeping all of you in our prayers.
Sr. Maureen Martin
June 15, 2010
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