Joseph Meriano of Concord, NH passed away after along illness on Friday, August 14, 2009 at Presidential Oaks Nursing Home. Joseph was born in Revere, MA July 29, 1938 to Joseph and Josephine (Minichino) Meriano. He lived most of his life in Uxbridge, MA and worked as an interior designer for over 40 years. Joseph traveled extensively during this time. He is survived by his loving sister, Joanne Blodgett and her husband Ray, and their son Christopher Blodgett, Robert and Debbie Gonyea and family, Jan Franklin and family, Pat and Ana Simard and family and many friends. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church in Belmont on August 22, 2009 at 10:00am. There will be no calling hours. Donations in Joseph's memory may be made to the St. Joseph's Parish Food Pantry. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Presidential Oaks for the wonderful care Joseph received.