Obituary of Wanda P. Merlonghi

Wanda Passos Merlonghi, age 76, beloved wife of Marcello Merlonghi of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 22, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Lopes and Mercedes Pereira dos Passos. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She touched the lives of many people and left a mark on everyone she met. In addition to her husband Marcello of 52 years, survivors include a daughter, Monica Wilson and her husband David, a son Marcello Merlonghi and his wife Valdeni, all of Monroe, seven cherished grandchildren, Daniella, Isabella, Dylan, Enzo, Gianno, Lucas and Gabriel, a brother, Antonio Victor dos Passos of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an adored godchild, Alessandra De Oliviera and her husband Edson of Shelton and a cousin, Marcia Da Silva of Bridgeport as well as many other relatives and close friends. She was predeceased by her son, Victor Ugo Merlonghi. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. A Seventh Day Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Portuguese on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. directly in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1279 East Main St., Bridgeport. Committal services will be private. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions may be made to Office of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. To leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.