Merry Presta, of Rocky Hill, peacefully passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, December 1, 2016 after a long battle with C.O.P.D. She was a strong and gentle soul who was very giving to all she loved. She instilled in everyone her strong work ethic and determination. Soon after she graduated from hair dressing school, she started her own business in Newington as the owner of Super Curl Salon which she ran with her husband Richard for 29 years. She met many clients who soon became close friends for life. She is survived by her loving husband Richard and her three daughters, Kimberly Fritsch and her husband Richard, Dawn Presta and her fiancé David, Tracy Campagna and her partner James; her three sisters, Gloria McNeil of Georgia, Patricia Baker of Florida, and Betty Sue Hudson-Morris of Alabama, and her brother -in-law Louis Presta and partner Cindy of Rocky Hill, and her special sister-in-law Marie Presta of Middletown. She cherished her time spent with her grandchildren, Ricky and his wife Luz, Kyleen and her husband Chris, Rachel, Brandon, Domenick, Michael, Joshua and Brooke, along with her great-grandson Zalin. She will also be greatly missed by her four legged friend "Snuggles". She will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Merry was predeceased by her twin sister Sherri LaPorto in 1989. Much gratitude to her daughter Tracy and James who compassionately cared for her in her last few months and her granddaughter Rachel who loved spending time with her at her home talking, laughing and always asking for advice. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, December 5 from 4-7 p.m. at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. Funeral services will be private for the family. Donations in Merry's memory may be made to Bandit's Place, Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 44, East Hartland, CT 06027. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.