Obituary of Sr Bernardine Lolli

Sister M. Bernardine Lolli, a member of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy, entered into eternal rest on April 30 at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, York, PA, where she resided for the last 10 months of her life. Born in Buena Vista Twp., NJ, she was the daughter of John and Nella (Muzzarelli) Lolli. She entered her Religious Community in 1952 and professed her vows on August 15, 1954. Sister Bernardine earned a BS degree in Elementary Education and a MA in Education Administration. She ministered in the diocese of Camden as teacher, principal and Parish Visitor. Sister was deeply dedicated to Catholic education, and established the Grandparents' Association at St. Mary School, East Vineland. She also organized Retreat days for various groups. From 1972 to 1978 she served as Provincial Superior of the Daughters of Mercy at Villa Rossello in Newfield, NJ. She will forever be remembered for her friendliness, her dedication to her Community, her deep love for all people, and her untiring zeal to spread the Gospel message by example as well as by words. Many lives have been touched by her presence. She is predeceased by her parents John and Nella Lolli, and her sisters Alma and Enrica (Ricky) Mariotti. She leaves behind nephews John Mariotti and wife Margaret of Jefferson Township, PA, Peter Mariotti and wife Denise of Philadelphia, PA, Mark Mariotti and wife Marian of Manchester By the Sea, MA, and nieces Joan and husband Richard Czajkowski of New Braunfel, TX, and Patricia and husband David Schwartz of Caribou, ME, along with numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her religious community, the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. All are invited to attend a viewing in the chapel at Villa Rossello, Newfield, NJ from 9am to 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 7th, followed by the Mass of Resurrection and her burial at Pietá Cemetery on Villa Rossello grounds. For those who wish, contributions in memory of Sister M. Bernardine may be made to the Daughters of Mercy, Villa Rossello, 1009 Main Road, Newfield, NJ 08344. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com