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Nancy Melilli Obituary
Nancy A. Melilli, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1938 in Brooklyn to the late Emanuele and Nunzia Minardi. On February 23, 1957 she married the late Joseph Melilli at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Brooklyn. Mr. Melilli passed away on March 8, 1997. They later moved to Dutchess County in 1964 to raise their family. Nancy loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cooking and embroidering.
Nancy is survived by her sons; Carmelo and his spouse Pat, Emanuele and his partner Tony and Anthony and his spouse Kathleen; daughter Maria and her spouse Andrew Terrell; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister in law Teresa Melilli and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother Angelo Minardi.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM at Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, 10 AM at St. Mary's Church in Poughkeepsie with burial to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie.
Memorial donations may be made in Nancy's name to the AmericanCancerSociety.org
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Lindy Teal
September 15, 2015
To the Melilli family, I just learned of the loss of your mother, she was my mom's very dear friend for years.. as she called her , they were partners in crime. My mom was Harriet and their friendship spanned many years. I will miss her. My thoughts , love and prayers go out to all of you as you were her pride and joy. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Jackie and Scott Emslie
September 14, 2015
Hello everyone! I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. It was so wonderful to live right next door! Peace be with you.
Elena Scalzi
September 5, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of this Manny, my sympathy goes out to you and your family
JOHN COLE
September 5, 2015
TO THE MELILLI FAMILY I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM.YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS
Bill Steinbach
September 4, 2015
In my thoughts and in my prayers.
June Bohlinger
September 4, 2015
You were the greatest neighbor I could have ever asked for. I will miss you tremendously. May you rest in peace.
Genie Keating
September 4, 2015
Dear Carm, it is with sadness that I send you this note. I am so sorry for your loss, and know that the pride you always spoke of when we talked about your mom is the pride she had in you, and your family! She raised you well my friend, she raised you well.
Shoshanna
September 4, 2015
How lucky was I to have known such a loving and caring person. I will miss you terribly....
Laurence LaDue
September 4, 2015
Carm and Pat, so sorry for your loss.
Jere n Pat Cullen
September 4, 2015
Our deepest condolences may she rest in peace.
Phyllis Norton
September 4, 2015
Nancy, you were a Godsend and true friend to my mother, Joan Garofolo. A beautiful, thoughtful, generous and kind woman who will be missed terribly. May you rest peacefully.
Janice Gallagher
September 4, 2015
To Nancy's family, I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a wonderful neighbor to my mom and we will truly miss her.
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