Marion Zarzeczna

She held the record for the longest working member of the faculty at the prestigious Curtis Institute in Philadelphia.

A wonderful teacher and friend. Ms. Zarzeczna’s patience and kindness will be passed down from all who knew her. She is truly missed and will always keep a special place in our hearts.

Marion Zarczecna deserves to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. She was a great musician, teacher,and person with a deep sense of responsibility to her family, students and her art. She led a very full life with very long days. She would start teaching early in the morning after taking the train to Curtis in Philadelphia, then return to Trenton to teach in the evenings, then after her last student of the day she would practice in preparation for her next recital or concert late...

Marion You will always be remembered for your great talent, generosity, kindness and ability to bring out the best in everyone of your students. The world lost a great leader. Will always remember the great lunch’s Kristen my daughter your student had with you.

When I started taking piano lessons at age 7 (before transitioning to Ms. Zarzeczna), I told myself I would never make a mistake. That was the first of many mistakes I made as a piano student. Ms. Zarzeczna taught me that my mistakes give me information on what and how to practice. A mistake is not a failure; it makes me better. A mistake is not shameful; it is a gift. As a teenager, I didnt comprehend how important that lesson was, but now, as a teacher myself (of science, not piano), I find...

Ms. Zarzeczna was my piano teacher every Thursday at 4pm for 7 years. She was kind, wonderful, patient and someone who touched my life in so many ways. All of my recital pieces are still a cherished part of my life. God bless her as I thought of her and her brother Joe often.

My deepest condolences to her family. Miss Zarzeczna was the kindest and most patient teacher I ever had. She was never cross when I didn't understand something and would always repeat herself with incredible patience. She had a profound impact on me, instilling in me a love for music. She was very passionate about music and was an amazing teacher, musician and pianist. I will miss her a lot and she will forever hold a special place in my heart. May she rest in peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.