Birth date: Sep 7, 1953 Death date: Dec 8, 2025
Merle Jane Mazzarino, 72, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on December 8th, 2025. Born in Hollywood, Florida, on September 7th, 1953. Merle graduated from South Broward High School, followed by the Un Read Obituary
As a child we grew up together.
Her parents were my Aunt and Uncle, not by blood, but by love.
We drove together to "The place" where our parents worked and we joined them.
We loved to dance together. Swimming in their pool every day.
She was a beautiful friend.
Much Love Merle Jane.
Theresa Farro Ellershaw Brown
Loved Merle’s unapologetic sense of humor! When I was a stranger at Jazzercise, she came to me, introduced herself and welcomed me. She always made me feel special. Will miss her so much! Love you Merle💜💜💜
Merle always welcomed me into her home with a smile. She would engage in conversation with interest and humility. I will remember her for her kindness.
Two years after we both retired, Merle and I met for lunch at Little Havana in Deerfield Beach. We ate yummy fish outside and talked a lot and took a selfie with the rooster. I was privileged to know Merle for at least 35 years! She had a wonderful sense of humor and was so knowledgeable about all things “Special Education.” Dylan was her true joy and through her Facebook photos I got to watch him grow up, leave the nest, and get married. I really looked up to her in many ways. A wonderful friend and human. This is such sad news.
Merle was so special and gave me STAR advice when I was starting my first teaching job in Broward County. we knew each other 35 years. We had lunch at Little Havana 2 years after we both retired. It was sweet to watch Dylan grow up, leave the nest, and get married through our Facebook friendship. I am so sad to learn of her death. Thank you for sharing the sad news.
Merle was a beautiful, kind and funny lady….throughout all the years we worked together she always brought a smile to my face ! Her sense of humor would always get you through some challenging days !! Her face lit up whenever she spoke about her son … she was so proud of him!!
May her soul RIP … gone too soon … 😢🙏🙏
Much love... Fly high with angels!!!
Dear Merle .. 🙏. Or as we called you auntie Merle!!!..
I remember the first time I met you and I was with your brother Lee mazzarino . You were so nice to me. We hit it right off in the start. I thought the world of you. Thank you for the dinners the memories... You fly high pretty lady... You are a beautiful person a little hardcore but thats okay... Love you very much. Tell my Lee hello for me!!!
I think of him and David and you all the time. Fly high with the angels..
I have fond memories of teaching alongside Merle at Ely High School in the 1980’s. She has left us too soon and will be missed. Rest in peace dear Merle.
I always loved the smile on Merle's face as she looked at her beloved son, Dylan. She was so proud of all his accomplishments.
