Patricia A. Merriman

MERRIMAN – Patricia A. (née: Dugan) of Norwood formerly of New Milford, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 8, 2016.  Devoted wife of John Merriman.  Cherished mother of Robert Dennerlein and wife Carla, Jean Marie Petro and husband Christopher, Bill Merriman and wife Jennifer and Richard Merriman and wife Traci.  Adored grandmother of Rob, Mary Kate, Kristen, Sara, Jessica, Kelly, Emily and Patrick.  Patricia was born in the Bronx, NY and moved to New Milford in 1971 and has been a resident of Norwood for the past 13 years. She was an avid Yankee fan, an Irish Step Dancer and Eucharistic Minister at St. Anthony’s Church for many years. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah.  Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale (201-767-3050). Those who wish, may make donations in Patricia’s memory to the American Cancer Society with a restriction to lung cancer, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.  www.pizzifuneralhome.com