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NANETTE HOTCHNER Obituary


Nanette Merlino Hotchner  
Born May 23, 1943, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021. Nanette is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rose Merlino. She is survived by husband of 54 years, John, children, Rick (Barbara) Hotchner, Jay (Crystl) Hotchner, Rose (Marc) Dando, and James (Kim) Hotchner, sister, Lorraine (Frank) DiBisceglie, and 12 grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Murphy Funeral Home Arlington on Sunday, August 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Monday, August 2, at 1 p.m., followed by burial at National Memorial Park. For more information please visit www.murphyfuneralhomes.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 30 to Aug. 1, 2021.

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American Cancer Fund

August 31, 2021

The staff of the American Cancer Fund at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Nanette´s passing. We have received a memorial donation in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.

Frank & Elena Peterlin

July 31, 2021

A beautiful and generous person, we will never forget you. Rest in peace.

Elizabeth Lee Carron

July 30, 2021

Dear John, Rick, Jay, Posey & James: Thinking about Nan with much love and immeasurable fond memories. We were blessed to share our lives as friends and neighbors for 23 years. We have missed you all every day since! Time nor distance has ever changed our love for you. We know Nan is at peace and how much you have been thru as a loving family since her illness. We know Dad (Ted) was waiting for her with a hug and a smile! We love you all so very much! Our home is always here in Virginia Beach with our arms wide open! God Bless! Sending hugs and kisses!

Taylor Lee

July 30, 2021

My heart aches for the loss of the Hotchner Family. Having grown up across the street from such a great family, I know how hard this loss is for them all. Many blessings to John, Rick, Jay, Posey and James from every member of the Lee family. Affectionately: Taylor

Frank Titus

July 30, 2021

RIP Nanette.

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