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September 29, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 6-9 PM.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, 1799 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ.
Nina A. Wetzler (nee Giattini), age 86 of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Wayne, died on Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Ocala.
Born in New York City, Nina grew up in Queens and became a Registered Nurse. During her early career, she was treating injured World War II GI’s at the Veterans Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. She fell in love with one of her patients, Bill Wetzler, and they married on October 4, 1952. They first settled in Queens, living on the Little Neck Parkway, before moving to Wayne in 1961. Together, they enjoyed nearly sixty years of a “wonderful, loving, caring marriage” that her whole family feels blessed to have been able to share. Ironically, Bill was one of her first patients, and also one of her last. Nina had been caring for him over the past few years as he struggled with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. She gave him the best care he could have ever dreamed of, and they loved each other very much. As a result of Bill’s illness, Nina became active with a local Alzheimer’s group and found comfort in aiding others who were going through the same struggle.
After moving to Wayne in 1961, Nina began working as an RN at the Chilton Memorial Hospital and remained there treating patients until her retirement in 1980. She devoted her life to caring for others and countless patients benefited from her love and compassionate care.
Nina became affectionately known as “Aunt Nina” to just about everyone. Her son recalls how she was everybody’s mom, and how his friends all adored her. Nina had a huge heart and she found joy in sharing her love and kindness with everyone. She was also a great cook and enjoyed gathering with family and friends, especially around the Holiday’s.
After retiring, Nina and Bill moved to Ocala, Florida to enjoy their autumn years, and they did so with vigor. They bought a boat and would cruise around all the rivers and lakes throughout the Ocala area and northern Florida. They loved being on the water, exploring all that the area had to offer. Nina was also an avid swimmer and loved being in the water, either at her pool or the ocean. She had been swimming just a few weeks ago, before she fell ill. She and Bill also traveled during their retirement, taking several road trips across the county. They’ve taken the southern route, the central route, the northern route, and just about every other route in between. They loved to travel and visit their friends. They’ve been everywhere and they had a lot of fun along the way. For many years, Nina was involved with the Disabled American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, where she often ran the Bingo events. She was also an avid card player and especially enjoyed Canasta.
Aunt Nina is survived by her loving husband of sixty years; William J. of Ocala, FL, sons Herbert of Highland Lakes, NJ, Andrew and his wife Debbie of Bloomingdale, NJ, James and his wife Rose of Vallejo, CA, her daughter Rosemarie MacPhee and her husband Craig of Pepperell, MA, six grandchildren; Verity, Kelly, Russell, Amelia, Rachel, and Alex, one brother; Joseph Giattini and his wife Kathy of Broomfield, CO.
Memorial contributions in Nina’s honor would be greatly appreciated. Please consider the Monroe Regional Medical Center-ICU Unit, Ocala, Florida, or Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Florida, PO Box 5946, Ocala, Florida 34478.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 6-9 PM.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, 1799 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ.
September 29, 2011
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 6-9 PM.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, 1799 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ.
Nina A. Wetzler (nee Giattini), age 86 of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Wayne, died on Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Ocala.
Born in New York City, Nina grew up in Queens and became a Registered Nurse. During her early career, she was treating injured World War II GI’s at the Veterans Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. She fell in love with one of her patients, Bill Wetzler, and they married on October 4, 1952. They first settled in Queens, living on the Little Neck Parkway, before moving to Wayne in 1961. Together, they enjoyed nearly sixty years of a “wonderful, loving, caring marriage” that her whole family feels blessed to have been able to share. Ironically, Bill was one of her first patients, and also one of her last. Nina had been caring for him over the past few years as he struggled with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. She gave him the best care he could have ever dreamed of, and they loved each other very much. As a result of Bill’s illness, Nina became active with a local Alzheimer’s group and found comfort in aiding others who were going through the same struggle.
After moving to Wayne in 1961, Nina began working as an RN at the Chilton Memorial Hospital and remained there treating patients until her retirement in 1980. She devoted her life to caring for others and countless patients benefited from her love and compassionate care.
Nina became affectionately known as “Aunt Nina” to just about everyone. Her son recalls how she was everybody’s mom, and how his friends all adored her. Nina had a huge heart and she found joy in sharing her love and kindness with everyone. She was also a great cook and enjoyed gathering with family and friends, especially around the Holiday’s.
After retiring, Nina and Bill moved to Ocala, Florida to enjoy their autumn years, and they did so with vigor. They bought a boat and would cruise around all the rivers and lakes throughout the Ocala area and northern Florida. They loved being on the water, exploring all that the area had to offer. Nina was also an avid swimmer and loved being in the water, either at her pool or the ocean. She had been swimming just a few weeks ago, before she fell ill. She and Bill also traveled during their retirement, taking several road trips across the county. They’ve taken the southern route, the central route, the northern route, and just about every other route in between. They loved to travel and visit their friends. They’ve been everywhere and they had a lot of fun along the way. For many years, Nina was involved with the Disabled American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, where she often ran the Bingo events. She was also an avid card player and especially enjoyed Canasta.
Aunt Nina is survived by her loving husband of sixty years; William J. of Ocala, FL, sons Herbert of Highland Lakes, NJ, Andrew and his wife Debbie of Bloomingdale, NJ, James and his wife Rose of Vallejo, CA, her daughter Rosemarie MacPhee and her husband Craig of Pepperell, MA, six grandchildren; Verity, Kelly, Russell, Amelia, Rachel, and Alex, one brother; Joseph Giattini and his wife Kathy of Broomfield, CO.
Memorial contributions in Nina’s honor would be greatly appreciated. Please consider the Monroe Regional Medical Center-ICU Unit, Ocala, Florida, or Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Florida, PO Box 5946, Ocala, Florida 34478.
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