Catherine "Katie" Zamarelli

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Columbus, Ohio

Catherine Zamarelli Obituary

Zamarelli (Mollica) Catherine "Katie" (Mollica) Zamarelli, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Brookdale Pinnacle Senior Living Center. She is preceded in death by parents Bruno and Margaret (Sergi) Mollica, husband Andrew, daughter Debborah Moore and sister Mary Amidon. She is survived by her three daughters, Tina (Jack) Middendorf, Andrea (Kirk) Adler and Jodi Zamarelli; grandchildren, Amber Moore, Adrian (Danielle) Moore, Johanna Middendorf; and great-granddaughter, Azure Lewis. In addition, Katie is survived by brothers, Patrick (Norma) Mollica, Anthony Mollica and Joseph (Linda) Mollica; sister, Anna Rose Kunzen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Katie was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish for over 60 years. She served on various committees and boards for the church and school. Katie began her working career managing the cosmetic counter at downtown Lazarus. Along with her husband Andy, they founded Mama Lucia's Restaurant in Hilliard, followed by Zamarelli's Pizza Palace in Grove City. Zamarelli's continues to be family owned and operated for over fifty years. Katie was a tireless advocate for developmentally disabled children and adults. Throughout her lifetime, she continuously fought for education, housing, issues and rights to improve the lives of those with developmental concerns. Her family will receive friends on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 4-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus (with a Prayer Service at 7:45 p.m.). Funeral Mass 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 3730 Broadway, Grove City 43123. Burial to follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to: Ohio Health Hospice, P.O. Box 600001 Columbus, OH 43272. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Brookdale and the Hospice team of Ohio Health for the loving care and compassion they provided for our mother. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Zamarelli

12 Entries

Ron Sharp

February 8, 2016

So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She had the heart of a saint. All was blessed to know her. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories you each carry in your hearts and share with one another. God Bless. Ron and Brenda Sharp

February 6, 2016

We share your sorrow...peace to all.

Jim and Rosanne Sutton

February 5, 2016

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers for your family at this sad time. with love, Cathie Strapp Hilton

Mildred Curry

February 5, 2016

Dear Andrea,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I love your family so much. I am sorry I am unable to come to the service, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mildred Curry

Maria. (Cris) Capocciama

February 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time and the ones to come your mom and dad were extraordinary people who accomplished many good things in this life , now they are toghether again in the Communion of Saints!

February 5, 2016

Dear Andrea,Tina and Jodi and family

I was very sorry to hear about your dear mother's passing. God bless all of you in this most difficult time. My prayers are with all of you.
Phyllis Krotky

Mike and Pam Castle

February 4, 2016

Mrs Zamerelli always had a smile on her face when we would see each other at the store and then she always had a big hug for us.She was very special woman will surely be missed. RIP Mrs . Zamerelli

John & Diana Marzluf

February 4, 2016

Tina, Jack and family, we are so very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. She has lived a wonderful life and now is a special angel in heaven. You are all in our prayers!

Tom&Angie McGovern

February 4, 2016

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

Debbie Dolby Durham

February 4, 2016

Tina, Andrea, and Jody I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. We grew up on Terry Lane along with all of you and Andy and Katie were such sweet and generous people. May God be with all of you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

February 3, 2016

Dear Zamarelli Family, Sorry for your loss. May God give you all comfort.
Jayne Nadalin Bell (from Bishop Ready)

Lynda Peel Brown

February 3, 2016

Blessings surround You (The Zamarelli Family)

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