NADINE J. MARLETTE (nee Crea), age 72. Beloved wife of 53 years to Rick. I loved you then - I love you still - I always have - I always will. Loving mother of Rick Jr. (Jill), Vince (Jennifer) and Gina Mutch (John). Cherished grandmother of Corinne, Alexis, Gianna, Kaylee, Savannah and the late Ace and Brandy. Dear sister of Cynthia Riggio (Nino, deceased) and Nick Crea (Sylvia, deceased). Dear sister in law of Joseph Jr. (Laurel), Tony (Rosanne), Mary Ann Meyer (Mark) and Lewis (Sharon). Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday February 27, 2024 St. Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl Road (Brunswick) at 11:15 AM. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The family will receive friends MONDAY 4 – 7 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).