Francis L. Zarrilli Sr., Esq.

Francis L. Zarrilli Sr., Esq. obituary, Broomall, PA

Francis L. Zarrilli Sr., Esq.

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Francis Zarrilli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by D'Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall on Mar. 11, 2026.
ZARRILLI

Francis L., Sr., Esq., age 99, on March 9, 2026, of Broomall, PA.

Francis was a Chief trial attorney with the quartermaster at Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) in South Philadelphia for over 31 years, maintained a private practice in evenings and on weekends on Long Lane in Upper Darby for over 35 years, was a Judge Advocate General Officer in the U.S. Army, who practiced law for over 57 years (1953 to 2010), trying his last case at 84 years old.

Predeceased by his wife, Emira M. (nee DiSanto) Zarrilli, his parents, Maria (nee Cirelli) and Michael Zarrilli, and his brothers, Thomas, Anthony, and Michael Zarrilli, M.D.

Survived by his sons, Francis L., Jr. (Marie C.) and Robert M. (Nancy), his four grandchildren, Andrew, Daniela (Matthew) Pulcini, Gina Zarrilli, and Robert M., Jr., and his great-grandchild, Lucia Pulcini.

Relatives & Friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening, March 13 th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Saturday morning, March 14 th, 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the DAnjolell Memorial Home of Broomall, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Saint Anastasia Roman Catholic Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Entombment St. Denis Cemetery.

Contributions in Francis' memory may be made to the St. Thomas More Scholarship at https://stmforever.com/giving

ARR. DANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME

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