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Elmo Zaccardelli

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Age 92

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DIED
November 17, 2025
AGE
92
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Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Elmo Zaccardelli When Elmo Zaccardelli was born on May 5, 1933, no one in the small town of Isola di Liri, Italy, would have guessed their newest resident would become an American restaurateur - more likely, given his family's freight business, he would have been marked as the man who'd make...

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Vi sono vicina con il mio cuore sicura di saperlo tra le braccia di Dio insieme ai suoi cari Fernanda

My uncle Elmo, my father Adolfo´s brother, was, and still is, the main reason why I was able to get a second chance at life. If it weren´t for him and my aunt Clara, who sponsored me almost forty years ago and basically adopted me at the age of 24 by taking me in their home, definitely things wouldn´t have turned out as well as they did. And throughout the years I got to see him touch so many lives in ways that only he could because of his compassion, empathy, energy, exuberance, and...

I want to extend my deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time. He was truly a light in every room - someone who could bring joy and laughter to anyone´s face. His gentle spirit and humble nature made everyone feel welcomed, and he was a remarkable role model to so many. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

Sono la nipote Cinzia, figlia della sorella Maria__ Possa tu riposare in Pace unito hai tuoi antenati__ zio Elmo!!!

I am his niece Lucia Dell'Unto from Italy daughter of his sister Maria Dell'Unto as my sister has written he was much loved by her. I remember her telling me how when he was young he would always ask her to iron his shirts so that he would make a good impression when he would go out. Zio Elmo gave my parents the opportunity to come to America and I thank him for this because our lives were enriched in so many ways. Three days before he died I dreamt him. He was with my mother. They were...

Eternal Rest Grant oh Lord to my uncle ELMO. I'm his niece Rita Concetta Dell'Unto, daughter of his only Sister MARIA ZACCARDELLI, who loved him very much. She the one behind the scenes, who took care of the whole Zaccardelli Family: ELVIRA the mother, GINO the father and all the three Brothers: ADOLFO, ROMEO and ELMO. At a very young age, She took on Heavy Daily chores, She gave support to all, for She Always put her family First. When they all came home from their work, they Always found...

Roberto and family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of Elmo, a great and wonderful man in so many ways. He will be missed as he touched so many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grieving. Condolences to each of you. Franco & Elena Balassone and Family

Such a kind man. Both Elmo and Clara. I rented one of my first apartments from him over 40 years ago. Would run into him at Elmos in Vernon. Always remembered me and my daughter.

I have so many fond memories of Elmo as he gave both my partner and me an opportunity to open a restaurant that he had owned. He was always mentoring us and was just a kind soul. May you rest in peace my friend...