Fornaro, Merle A. (MacPherson) of Roslindale, MA. On Sunday, January 30, 2022 passed peacefully. She is the beloved wife of the late John C. Fornaro Sr. Merle was the loving mother of Anne Tabor and her husband David of Medfield, John C. Fornaro Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Mansfield, Allan J Fornaro of Roslindale, Richard P. Fornaro and his wife Candy of Charlton, MA and Timothy N. Fornaro and his with Mary-Elizabeth of North Providence, RI., and son-in-law Edward Reardon Jr, husband of the late Mary Reardon. Adoring grandmother of David and Daniel Tabor, Jennifer Melle, Jaqueline Rioles, Kristen Marwell, Edward Reardon III, Katelyn Fornaro, Brandon Fornaro, Taylor and Meghan Fornaro, Michaela A. Fornaro and Mary-Catherine Fornaro.
Merle also leaves behind 8 great grandchildren. Merle loved her nephews and nieces and spending time with her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dana Faber Cancer Institute 44 Binney Street Boston MA 02215 or Xaverian Brothers High School, 800 Clapboardtree St, Westwood, MA 02090
Viewing hours will be Wednesday February 2, 2022 from 4-8 PM in the Joseph Russo Funeral Home, located at 814 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, Ma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday February 3, 2022 at 10 AM in Sacred Heart Church located at 169 Cummins Highway, Roslindale. Burial will be immediately following in St. Michael Cemetery, 500 Canterbury Street, Roslindale.