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Michael Zarrilli Obituary

ZARRILLI Dr. Michael William Zarrilli, 82, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011, following a battle with cancer. Mike had a private medical practice and was on staff at Doctor's West Hospital Columbus, OH for many years. Mike was born in Philadelphia, PA, graduated from LaSalle University in Pennsylvania and from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a member of the Iota Tau Sigma Fraternity and practiced medicine for over 40 years. In retirement, Mike enjoyed many years of golfing, traveling abroad, taking cruises and developing his Italian cooking skills. Mike was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Rita, daughter Anna Marie, and parents Michael and Maria (Carmela). Mike is survived by his wife, Fay Crater Zarrilli; son, Michael; daughters, Therese Zarrilli and Debra (Timothy) Van Eman; grandchildren, Jennifer (Andrew) Huntzinger, Nicholas Van Eman, Alexandria Zarrilli and Michael (Marlene) Zarrilli; great-grandchildren, Luke Huntzinger and Stella Zarrilli; brothers, Thomas, Frank and Andrew. Mike will be greatly missed by his wife's family, Edward and Pearl Hiltner Sr; Ed, Kimberly, Jenni and Michele Crater; Edward and Nita Hiltner Jr.; Melanie Thompson; and Patricia and Merrill Hull. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. TUESDAY, May 3, 2011 at ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 10700 Liberty Road, Powell, OH 43065 Burial will be alongside other family members in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA outside of Philadelphia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus Ohio 43214. Arrangements by the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, Powell, OH (614) 792-1471. Condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2011.

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May 6, 2011

He was a good mentor and will be well missed. Dr Drew

Virginia Frazier

May 3, 2011

Family of Dr. Zarrilli,
You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of Dr. Mike. He was a wonderful doctor and true friend. My prayers are with you.

May 2, 2011

Dear Mike and family,
Wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Dad was an inspiration to my Michael.
With love and prayers,
Sandy DePaso and family

Jim and Ginger Shepherd

May 1, 2011

Wanted to express our deepest sympathy to the family.Doc,ZARRILLI was our physician for many years. He was a great physician and a great person.

kim jones

May 1, 2011

prayers to all of the family , im sure you will all miss him. DR. Zarilli was a good DR. and a caring guy, touched a lot of lives. thank you, and rest in peace.... a former patient kim jones

May 1, 2011

Dearest Friend Fay and Family. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. "Mikey" was a dear and treasured friend to us and we are so very thankful to have known and loved him. Love and God Bless. Dick and Chris Pisarski

Diane Cadd

April 30, 2011

My prayers go out to Mike's wife, Fay, and his family. May he rest in peace. Diane Cadd

Judy Arganbright

April 30, 2011

Dr. Mike was our physician for many years but more than that he was a friend we could talk to. He was everything a physician should be: caring. compassionate, concerned, dedicated and when needed always there to give a hug. Our prayers are the family.

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