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How excited we all were when my mother would announce that "Aunt Nina and Uncle Shorty are coming to visit." I will remember her for the sparkle of those visits. robertPicariello
December 09, 2013


Hamden, Connecticut
Feb 4, 1918 – Dec 1, 2013 (Age 95)
Nina (Pantanella) Merriman died peacefully on Dec. 1, with loved ones beside her. Aged 95, she was the widow of Thurston S Merriman, her husband of 72 years. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Rocco and Angelica Pantanella, Nina was born on February 4, 1918 in Lynn MA. She grew up in East...
Read MoreHow excited we all were when my mother would announce that "Aunt Nina and Uncle Shorty are coming to visit." I will remember her for the sparkle of those visits. robertPicariello
December 09, 2013
Your mother was an amazing woman and an inspiration to me when I was a new teacher at JFK Junior High School. She shared so many stories about her three lovely daughters that I felt as though I knew you. Her memory will be cherished.
Cathy weston
December 08, 2013 | Southington, CT
Beautiful tribute to a mother, wife of 72 years, Sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She led
a rich, accomplished, fulfilling life, much to be proud of and grateful for, especially her large and loving family, and the love of Shorty, a fine man.
Vicky Zwelling
December 08, 2013 | Middletown, CT