Colleen Antonelli Zarrillo, 84, of Montclair passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 7 at 11 AM at St. Peter's Church in Pt. Pleasant Beach.
Family and friends celebrate the life of and mourn the passing of Colleen Zarrillo (4/17/1938 to 6/30/22). Colleen was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and raised her family with her husband of 57 years, Mike, in Montclair. She showed her love for children and teaching when she worked at Montessori School in Montclair, however her greatest joy was her family especially her grandchildren. Colleen also enjoyed spending as much time as possible at their home in Point Pleasant Beach, where family and friends were always welcome. Colleen is survived by her children Michael Thomas Zarrillo and Tracey Ann Perini, daughter-in-law Teri, son-in-law Dave, four beautiful grandchildren Michael, Hailey, Morgan and Justin, and many nieces and nephews. Colleen is predeceased by her husband Mike and sister Etta Gelmi. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a foundation of your choice.