Marie 'Mer' Tarelli, age 89, passed away on October 13, 2016. Marie was the beloved daughter of the late Esther and Alexander Tarelli; dearest sister of Helen (the late Henry) Manso, and the late Frances, Richard, Joseph, Phyllis, Clara, Ted and Lilly; loving aunt of 12 and great aunt of many; adoring master of the late Buffy. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Foundation Fighting Blindness www.blindness.org would be appreciated.