Denise R. (DiPaolo) Merrill

73, of North Kingstown, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Greenwood Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. Merrill. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Anna (Andreozzi) DiPaolo.

Denise worked as a teacher for East Greenwich Public Schools for nearly 30 years. She also spent a year teaching in North Kingstown.

Besides her husband Edward, she is survived by her loving children, Kevin Edward Merrill of North Kingstown, and Heather Ann Feeney (Ryan) of Indian Head, MD; cherished grandson Connor Feeney; dear brothers, Anthony and Paul DiPaolo.

Her funeral service will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory- SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Rd. (Rt. 1A) Narragansett on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 am.