Angela “Babe” Caiazzo Merola

Mrs. Merola, 81, a lifetime resident of Freehold, died June 24, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Trained in the art of fashion and clothing design, she was a self-employed seamstress at La Rae Shop and later was the owner of Angie’s Finishing Touches at Park Avenue Bridals, both in Freehold. Mrs. Merola is survived by her husband. Vincent James Merola; three daughters and their husbands, Louisa and Richard Barlaam of Freehold, Geanna Merola and Erik Landsberg of Ocean Grove, and Angie and Nat Rosen of Freehold; and six grandchildren. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Chapel, Freehold, followed by interment at the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Odyssey Healthcare 20 New England Ave., Suite 101, Piscataway, NJ 08854, or St. Rose of Lima Church Building Fund, 16 McLean Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Arrangements were under the directions of Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold.