Nelida Borselli, 84, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte. Nelida was born to Antonio and Teresa Maresca on October 12, 1929 in Argentina and moved to Port Charlotte in 1990 from Long Island, New York. Nelida was an active member of numerous community organizations…
Continue ReadingNelida Borselli, 84, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.
Nelida was born to Antonio and Teresa Maresca on October 12, 1929 in Argentina and moved to Port Charlotte in 1990 from Long Island, New York. Nelida was an active member of numerous community organizations including, the Italian-American Club of Punta Gorda, FL, The Republican Club, the Filipino-American Club and St. Charles Borromeo Isabella Guild. As a teacher for many years, Nelida shared her love of languages by teaching Italian and Spanish to students at the Public Library. She started her career as a typing teacher in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She came to New York in 1969 and was proud of achieving US citizenship during America’s Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. In addition to her family, Nellie was loved and supported by a close network of dear friends.
Survivors include her granddaughters, Barbara Merola of New York, NY and Laura (Sebastian) Frisk of London, England; her step-son, Romano Borselli of Italy; her son in law, John J. Merola of Port Charlotte and 3 nieces. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paladino; her daughter, Elida Merola and her 2 brothers, Joseph and Michael Maresca.
Visitation will be held 2:00PM-4:00PM & 6:00PM-8:00PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Port Charlotte, Florida.
Margaret Cox and Mary Quick
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Barbara, Laura and John. We will miss our dear friend so much. She was so kind and thoughtful. Always helping others. We have great memories of her ,especially when the music started she was up and dancing. God bless you with the strength to face your loss. Hold her in your memories and she will always be in our hearts.
Annette Merola
left a message on May 4, 2014:
John, Barbara, Laura and Sebastian our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Nonna was a wonderful lady!
Love Always, Annette, Kristina and Joe, and Lisa
Gloria & Bob Saunders
left a message on May 4, 2014:
We are saddened by the loss of Nellie. Our thoughts & prayers are
with your family.
Vickie Potts
left a message on May 4, 2014:
John, Barbara & Laura; May all your happy memories, help you in this time of sorrow, Nellie was a friend, I will miss her also. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Vickie
Victoria Adriano
left a message on May 4, 2014:
She wa s long member and became an officer of the Fil- Am Society and also a long member of Isabella Guild of Port Charlotte.I will remember her always as our ticket seller in our organization which she loved to do.we will missed her in our affair this coming event and in very event we have.May The Lord anoint her and bless her soul and accept her in your heavenly kingdom and we ask for forgiveness of her sin. We pray for the repose of her soul.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
JOHN KUKULSKI
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Sleep well, sleep well in God's Holy Arms for now and all eternity.
Farewell, worthy Isabella until we meet again.
claudia cabra
left a message on May 5, 2014:
My condolences to the Merolas..I am glad to have known Nelli...she was a kind sweet lady..I loved to hear her stories...she will always be remembered..hugs to all
Debra Tate
left a message on May 5, 2014:
John, Barbara, & Laura,
I am so sorry to hear of Nellie's passing. She was so proud of her grandchildren. Every time she came to the school that was the first thing she spoke of. I will miss her greatly.
Debra Tate
Port Charlotte High School
Patricia Maresca
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Querida tìa en nombre de tus sobrinas y sobrinos polìticos deseamos que estès descansando en paz junto a tus seres queridos. Siempre te recordaremos . Hasta pronto . Tu querida ahijada
Peruvian American Society
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Querida Nelly, Te vamos a extrañar mucho. Siempre vivirás en nuestra mente y corazones. Gracias por haber sido un ejemplo de dinamismo y caridad. Tu amor y dedicación a ayudar a los más necesitados siempre será una inspiración para nosotros. Descanza en paz, amiga!
anna castellano
left a message on June 7, 2014:
My deepest condolences to all the family. Many beautiful memories will stay with us always. Nellie was a very generous, friendly and warm person. Nellie, you will be miss. I am so sorry i miss your funeral, but John never return my phone calls.
Tom & Yvonne Koller
left a message on May 6, 2014:
John, Barbara & Laura
Our thoughts are with you this day. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May we share your loss and remember a life well lived.
Bless you all.
Tom & Yvonne Koller
BarbaraT Scott
left a message on May 6, 2014:
John, Barbara and Laura,
You have lost a very unique lady someone who touched many hearts. When and wherever you saw Nellie her friendly smile and warm hug always made you feel welcome. May the special memories you shared with Nellie bring you many smiles and warm hugs. I am so sorry for your loss, with sincere sympathy.
Barbara T Scott
Carol Lynn George
left a message on May 6, 2014:
My condolences to all the family. I was Nellie's spanish student at the library. She would always speak of her family with love, was kind to everyone, and enjoyed life to it's fullest. We have losted a beautiful soul, but she will live on forever in our hearts.
Carol Lynn George
Jimmy Laurin
left a message on May 6, 2014:
I took Spanish lessons from Nellie for 5 years. She was a wonderful person and teacher. I will miss her dearly.
Maria E Dalton
left a message on May 7, 2014:
My deepest condolences to all the family. Many beautiful memories will stay with us always. Nellie was a very generous, friendly and warm person. Nellie, you will be miss. "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End", says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
Claudia Tamayo-Friedel
left a message on May 7, 2014:
We will always miss you abuelita. Christmas will never be the same without you to lead Bingo. Until we meet again. Love, Claudia, Gina, Carolina & Dan
Sotillo Family
left a message on May 7, 2014:
Dearest Merola Family,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. We will always treasure the memories of our many Christmases together. Nonna was a formidable Lady and she will be missed dearly.
Sotillo Family
left a message on May 7, 2014:
Dearest Merola Family,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. We will always treasure the memories of our many Christmases together. Nonna was a formidable Lady and she will be missed dearly.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Margaret Cox and Mary Quick
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Barbara, Laura and John. We will miss our dear friend so much. She was so kind and thoughtful. Always helping others. We have great memories of her ,especially when the music started she was up and dancing. God bless you with the strength to face your loss. Hold her in your memories and she will always be in our hearts.
Annette Merola
left a message on May 4, 2014:
John, Barbara, Laura and Sebastian our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Nonna was a wonderful lady!
Love Always, Annette, Kristina and Joe, and Lisa
Gloria & Bob Saunders
left a message on May 4, 2014:
We are saddened by the loss of Nellie. Our thoughts & prayers are
with your family.
Vickie Potts
left a message on May 4, 2014:
John, Barbara & Laura; May all your happy memories, help you in this time of sorrow, Nellie was a friend, I will miss her also. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Vickie
Victoria Adriano
left a message on May 4, 2014:
She wa s long member and became an officer of the Fil- Am Society and also a long member of Isabella Guild of Port Charlotte.I will remember her always as our ticket seller in our organization which she loved to do.we will missed her in our affair this coming event and in very event we have.May The Lord anoint her and bless her soul and accept her in your heavenly kingdom and we ask for forgiveness of her sin. We pray for the repose of her soul.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
JOHN KUKULSKI
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Sleep well, sleep well in God's Holy Arms for now and all eternity.
Farewell, worthy Isabella until we meet again.
claudia cabra
left a message on May 5, 2014:
My condolences to the Merolas..I am glad to have known Nelli...she was a kind sweet lady..I loved to hear her stories...she will always be remembered..hugs to all
Debra Tate
left a message on May 5, 2014:
John, Barbara, & Laura,
I am so sorry to hear of Nellie's passing. She was so proud of her grandchildren. Every time she came to the school that was the first thing she spoke of. I will miss her greatly.
Debra Tate
Port Charlotte High School
Patricia Maresca
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Querida tìa en nombre de tus sobrinas y sobrinos polìticos deseamos que estès descansando en paz junto a tus seres queridos. Siempre te recordaremos . Hasta pronto . Tu querida ahijada
Peruvian American Society
left a message on May 5, 2014:
Querida Nelly, Te vamos a extrañar mucho. Siempre vivirás en nuestra mente y corazones. Gracias por haber sido un ejemplo de dinamismo y caridad. Tu amor y dedicación a ayudar a los más necesitados siempre será una inspiración para nosotros. Descanza en paz, amiga!
anna castellano
left a message on June 7, 2014:
My deepest condolences to all the family. Many beautiful memories will stay with us always. Nellie was a very generous, friendly and warm person. Nellie, you will be miss. I am so sorry i miss your funeral, but John never return my phone calls.
Tom & Yvonne Koller
left a message on May 6, 2014:
John, Barbara & Laura
Our thoughts are with you this day. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May we share your loss and remember a life well lived.
Bless you all.
Tom & Yvonne Koller
BarbaraT Scott
left a message on May 6, 2014:
John, Barbara and Laura,
You have lost a very unique lady someone who touched many hearts. When and wherever you saw Nellie her friendly smile and warm hug always made you feel welcome. May the special memories you shared with Nellie bring you many smiles and warm hugs. I am so sorry for your loss, with sincere sympathy.
Barbara T Scott
Carol Lynn George
left a message on May 6, 2014:
My condolences to all the family. I was Nellie's spanish student at the library. She would always speak of her family with love, was kind to everyone, and enjoyed life to it's fullest. We have losted a beautiful soul, but she will live on forever in our hearts.
Carol Lynn George
Jimmy Laurin
left a message on May 6, 2014:
I took Spanish lessons from Nellie for 5 years. She was a wonderful person and teacher. I will miss her dearly.
Maria E Dalton
left a message on May 7, 2014:
My deepest condolences to all the family. Many beautiful memories will stay with us always. Nellie was a very generous, friendly and warm person. Nellie, you will be miss. "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End", says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
Claudia Tamayo-Friedel
left a message on May 7, 2014:
We will always miss you abuelita. Christmas will never be the same without you to lead Bingo. Until we meet again. Love, Claudia, Gina, Carolina & Dan
Sotillo Family
left a message on May 7, 2014:
Dearest Merola Family,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. We will always treasure the memories of our many Christmases together. Nonna was a formidable Lady and she will be missed dearly.
Sotillo Family
left a message on May 7, 2014:
Dearest Merola Family,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. We will always treasure the memories of our many Christmases together. Nonna was a formidable Lady and she will be missed dearly.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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