Virginia (Vee) Merlo, 81, passed away on March 16th, 2020 in Granbury TX with her son by her side. She was born in Newark, NJ to Michael & Jennie (Pecorara) Bartiromo. Preceded in death by her parents & survived by her sons, Anthony & Gregory, she was Nana to 8 Grandchildren: Anthony, Candace, Michael, Gregory, Salvatore, Nico, Brienna, & Jordyn, 7 great-grandchildren: Brooklynn, Charles, Ryder, Henry, Levi, Sadie & Saylor, whom all brought her much pride & great joy; her sister (and best friend): Lucille Zelinsky, her Aunt Anne Wildhagen, 6 nieces & nephews & several great-nieces & nephews. Vee was a fabulous cook & always looked forward to holidays & family parties where she could showcase a new recipe or one of her signature ones. She enjoyed reading and playing strategy games with friends & family. And enjoyed her Bingo days at Evergreen at Keller with her many friends. Vee was known as a “classy lady”, & full of spice by her friends there. Her son, Gregory & her daughter in love, Robin would like to express their deep gratitude to the care team of Granbury Villa Rehab & Nursing in Granbury & Elara Caring Hospice for their wonderful loving care of Nana.
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My Auntie will be VERY much missed ! I will miss our Sunday longggg phone calls. Always thinking of you ! R.I.P. Auntie ! Love You
I dearly loved Vee and always looked forward to seeing her on Tuesdays at Evergreen. She was a classy lady who took pride in looking her best.
Vee will always be with me – I could never let her go..she brings a smile to my face always!
My deepest condolences to the Merlo family! I will be praying for all through this sad time and thinking of you all. ❤️ RIP VEE!
Dear Greg, Robin & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom and during this difficult time, please take comfort that she is in heaven as your “special angel” watching over your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you !
We love you, Teri , Mike and family
She is home free of pain.
I talked to her almost everyday, we grew up together in Jersey and were more like sister’s then aunt and niece .
I loved her very much and will miss her dearly. I know she is in peace and in the arms of the lord.
As we celebrate Virginia Merlo’s eternal life!
So sorry Greg and Robin and family, I know how much Vee meant to you all. She was one in a million for sure, her smile, her laugh, her cooking, and her love for her family. She was closest to my mom and and even though I was only 3, I remember the good times when we all first moved to CA over 50 years ago. Lot’s of love to you all, our deepest condolences and I already told dad to give her a hug when he sees her. I’m here for you too.
The DiLeo Family
My sister will be very much missed , we spoke every day. I ‘m so use to talking to her that it makes me sad to not hear her voice. She is now at peace, she was a true fighter. Such a strong woman, I often wondered how she got through every day. Rest In Peace Vee..Love you always