Carmela "Mel" Merrins' Obituary
Merrins, Carmela "Mel" 78, passed away on April 24, 2012 in Hudson, Florida. Mel was born on May 31, 1933 to Louis & Lucia Sessa in Brooklyn, New York. She moved to Hudson 37 years ago from Franklin Square, New York and was an Office Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Times, formally known as The St.Petersburg Times. She was a licensed beautician in New York & loved cutting hair. She loved to vacation with her family by going on cruises. She was a member of Light of the World Church & Grace Fellowship. She is survived by her loving husband Hugh; 3 daughters Carol(Sal) Castro, Leslie(Bobby) Sage & Anna Marie; brothers Frank, Jr., & Mike; sisters Mary & Nanette; 5 grandchildren Jamie, Brittany, Mike, Dan, & Alli; and 1 great granddaughter Laura. A visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 at Grace Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home and service of celebration will be held Saturday at 11. Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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