Nita Tonioni

Nita Tonioni, 92 of Standard, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at St. Margaret's Hospital, Spring Valley. Nita was born on September 22, 1921 in Standard to Pio and Lena (Bellisi) Merli. She married Arthur Tonioni on November 23, 1939. She was a self employed beautician. Surviving "Aunt Teta" are her sisters, Rose White of Peru, Dorothy Grivetti of Standard and Jean Lynch of Standard. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arthur, one brother Reno Merli, and three sisters, Edith Vulcani, Lucy Terando and Violet Schlosser. In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to Putnam County Community Center, Standard. Pallbearers will be Denny Vulcani, Tim Schlosser, Terry Lane, Damian Grivetti, John Grivetti and Michael Lynch.

Service/Memorial Information

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Granville. Fr. Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. As per her request there will be no visitation.

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