Merianne Rose Melisse Obituary (1949 - 2017)

Merianne Rose Melisse, 67, died surrounded by her family on November 14, 2017 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. A lifelong lover of animals, Merianne will have a natural burial service in the St. Francis Section of Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah on Friday, November 17 at 12 Noon. She worked as an Administrative Secretary for the Union Board of Education in Union High School for 30 years, retiring in 2009. Merianne is survived by her son, Chris W. Rittershofer and her mother, Geraldine Melisse. She was predeceased by her father, David Anthony Melisse and her brothers, Nick Melisse and Frank David Melisse. In lieu of flowers, donations to an Animal Shelter of your choice would be greatly appreciated.