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Roxanne J. Zarrella

1942 - 2021

Roxanne J. Zarrella obituary, 1942-2021, Bristol, CT

BORN

1942

DIED

2021

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O'Brien Funeral Home - Bristol

24 Lincoln Avenue

Bristol, Connecticut

Roxanne Zarrella Obituary

Roxanne J. Zarrella, 78, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. She was born on Dec. 5, 1942 in Hudson, NY, daughter of the late John Emerson and Ester (Styles) Funk. Roxanne was the loving wife of James Zarrella for 45 years. Together they started Zarrella Farms in Plainville and have since been in operation for over 25 years. Roxanne enjoyed cooking, baking and singing. She loved animals and hosting around the holidays. Most of all she loved being a wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed deeply.
Besides her husband, James, Roxanne is survived by her sons Gregory Love of Farmington, David Love and his wife Diane of Bristol; daughters Derra Zarrella of Bristol, Jessica Zarrella and her husband Kevin of Maryland; grandchildren Christine and Brittany Love of Bristol, Ryan Speicher of Maryland; sisters Judy, Janet, and Ester all of NY and Carole of FL and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by one brother.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Bristol from 9 a.m. until a funeral home service that will begin at 11 a.m. To leave an online message of condolence, share a memory or a photo, please visit Roxanne's tribute page at www.OBrienFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bristol Press from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4, 2021.

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Patti Anstett

October 23, 2023

Miss your smiling face..

Patti Anstett

March 16, 2022

Rox was a wonderfull woman..I enjoyed planting at the farm with her..she taught me alot..my sincere condolences to the family

Sherry Cole

October 29, 2021

I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Zarrella. She was such a delight at the farm stand. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Tracy Vogt

October 28, 2021

Roxie, you were always the sweetest person in the world; I always thought of you as a second mother. Sending prayers & love

Donna Bailey Barcikowski

October 28, 2021

TO THE ZARELLA FAMILY, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNEW BOTH YOUR MOM AND DAD. JIMMY AND MY BROTHER BUTCH WHO OWENED BARCIKOWSKI FARM WERE GOOD FRIENDS. ONCE HE CLOSED THE FARM AND BEFORE WE WOULD TO JIMMY'S FARM. MAY ROXANNE

Louise Moschini

October 28, 2021

For many years I have shopped at the fruit stand. It was always a pleasure to see your wife's smile. My sympathy to the entire family.

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