Obituary of Margaret M. Merritt

Margaret M. "Peggy" Yocius Merritt, 46, of Metedeconk, Brick, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Born and raised in Point Pleasant, Peggy was a graduate of the Point Pleasant Borough High School and has lived in Brick for fifteen years. A true "Soccer Mom," she was active with the Monmouth Coast Splash and was a communicant of the Church of Saint Dominic. She was predeceased by her father, Stanley P. Yocius, Sr. A beloved wife and loving mother, Peggy is survived by her husband, David R. Merritt; her children, David S. and Melissa A. Merritt, both at home; her mother, Margaret Yocius of Point Pleasant; her brother, Stanley P. Yocius, Jr. and his wife Patti; two sisters, Catherine Yocius and Monica Pastore and her husband Charles; several nieces, nephews, her large extended family and many dear friends. Relatives and friends may visit from 2 - 6 p.m., Sunday, January 31 at the Pable - Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road (732.899.3300) At 10 a.m., Monday, February 1, a Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of Saint Dominic, 250 Old Squan Road (at Route 88), Brick. Cremation will be held privately. Peggy was very concerned with the survivors of the recent earthquake in Haiti, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Haiti Relief Fund of the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org For directions and online condolences visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com