Name: Nina T. Patriarca, 87, of Hellertown, PA, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 in Saucon Valley Manor. Born: Nina was born in Silvi, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Palma (Solari) Fragassi. Personal: Nina and her husband Benjamin Patriarca celebrated 55 years of marriage last July 27. She was a graduate of Easton High School, class of 1942. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Seamprufe of Easton and former Rose Marie Sportswear of Tatamy and last worked at A&H Sportswear in Easton, before retiring in 1990. Memberships: Nina was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, and a member of St. Anthonys Choir for many years. Survivors: In addition to her husband, Nina is survived by sons Anthony Compagnola of Bath, Joseph Compagnola, Sr. of Wilson Boro.; daughter Christina Patriarca of Allentown; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by brothers Gino and Dan Fragassi. Services: A calling hour will be held on Tuesday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Anthonys Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton. Interment will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery, Williams Twp. Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ninas memory may be made to Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice, 881 Marcon Blvd., Suite 3700, Allentown, PA 18109. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com