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Kenneth Zarrilli Obituary
Kenneth I. Zarrilli, a native of Stamford and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 in Sarasota, FL with his family by his side. He was born on April 18, 1943 and was one of three children born to the late Canio and Michelina Abate Zarrilli. Ken was 79 years old at the time of his passing.
Growing up in Stamford, he attended public school and graduated from Stamford High School in 1961. He became a proud member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local Union 501, where he joined as an apprentice in 1965. In addition to his work as an electrician, Ken was an apprentice training instructor for 10 years for the local. He retired from Local 3 in 2004.
Ken was a 3rd degree member of Saint Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Hubbard Heights Men's Golf Club and a member of the Heritage Oaks Golf Club where he shot a hole-in-one that he was extremely proud of. He enjoyed dancing with his beautiful wife, motorcycling, boating, and fishing for many years on the Long Island Sound. And of course - he was an avid golfer. He and Coralee enjoyed traveling and took many trips. He especially loved their time in Italy and cruising the Caribbean.
Above all things he cherished his time with family. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Coralee Olind Zarrilli; his three children, Kenneth A. Zarrilli and his wife Dana, Steven Zarrilli and his wife Christine and Corinne McMahon and husband Terrence; six grandchildren; Michael, Leah, Nicholas, Jason, Aidan and Emma; sister, Marylyn Giacinto and husband Frank; sister in law and brother in law, Barbara and Frank Conetta; nieces and nephew, Daniela, Gina and Frank; and several cousins and many friends in both the Stamford and Sarasota areas. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by an infant sister.
Ken was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He supported all their interests and endeavors and was their biggest supporter. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live on in the hearts and minds of those he loved forever.
Friends and family may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT on Thursday, March 16th from 4PM to 8PM. A prayer service will take place at the parlor on Friday, March 17th at 11:00AM with a procession to the interment at St. John Cemetery in Darien to follow the service. Family and friends planning on attending the service may arrive at the funeral home at 10:30AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tidewell Hospice, 3550 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 or tidewellfoundation.org/donate or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Zarrilli
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Janet Herrmann Pike
April 6, 2023
Coralee and family,
So sorry to see this news of your husbands passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Lupinacci
March 26, 2023
Zarrilli family,
Am sorry to hear this sad news, prayers and condolences to you all in your time of sorrow.
JANE KOWALESKI
March 20, 2023
Dear Coralee and boys,
My deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
JANE KOWALESKI
The Nathanson´s
March 19, 2023
Coralee, Corinne, Steven and Kenny, we were saddened to hear of Ken´s passing; you´ve been in our prayers. Our heartfelt condolences to you during this time. With love, Tina, Mitch and Joseph
Carm Lusita
March 17, 2023
Carolee Kenny and Dana
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Carm & Tom Lusita
Steve and Cheryl Higgins
March 17, 2023
Ken was an active member of our Saturday AM Golf Group, and he'll be greatly missed by his many friends here at Heritage Oaks. Our thoughts and prayers are with Coralee and her family during this very difficult time.
Cheryl and Steve Higgins
Dorothy & Joe Aiello
March 17, 2023
Dear Coralee & famiy, we were so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Dorothy & Joe Aiello
Denise Cetta
March 17, 2023
Mrs. Zarrilli and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Z passing.
I will miss him dearly.... My fond memories of seeing and waiting on him at Bingo and special events will be forever cherished.
Sending you all love and light, especially you Mrs. Z
Denise
Rich Russo
March 16, 2023
Ken was a great guy. Met him playing golf at Heritage Oaks. Enjoyed every round and lunch after with him. No matter how bad you played he was always a kind word for your next shot. He loved the game and conversing with the guys about his family you could tell he loved dearly. I will miss our golf and friendship. My condolences to his family.
Bill and Rita Gerardi
March 16, 2023
Dear Coralee and family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers.
A quiet and gentle man always.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories...and Ken will always be with you.
Bill and Rita Gerardi
Jim and MaryJo Sherman
March 16, 2023
Dear Coralee and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of Ken. What a great guy. Memories of you two dancing and dining at Heritage Oaks are in our hearts. Please know how much Kenny will be missed by many friends and golf buddies. Love and prayers are with you as you grieve this sadness.
Jim and MaryJo Sherman
Barbara and Jay Gerber
March 16, 2023
Coralee, Barb and I are saddened by the loss of Ken. Our prayers are for you and the family.
Rosemary Masone
March 16, 2023
Dear Coralee and family,
So very sorry for your loss,
you and your family will be in my prayers.
Rosemary Masone
RICHARD WOLK
March 16, 2023
Coralee and family. Ken was a great friend. We enjoyed many rounds of golf together. My thoughts and prayers are of you in this sad time.
Richie Wolk
Beth Evans
March 15, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with Coralee and the family. It is an honor to have known and worked with Ken!
Joe and Beth Evans
Lynne Martin
March 15, 2023
Dear Coralee, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find peace in the memories you and Ken shared.
Larry Krause
March 15, 2023
Coralee, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Steve Ronis
March 15, 2023
Dear Coralee - you may not remember meeting me. Ken and I often talked about Connecticut . We lived in Weston. I played many rounds of golf with Ken, and always enjoyed his company. I had not seen him in a while , so I was very saddened when I read his obituary today. May you be comforted by your family in these times of grief. We offer you our sincerest condolences.
Diane and Steve Ronis
Dan Pasqua and Family
March 15, 2023
To Ken Steve and family, Kenny was a good friend who I've known a long time. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathy.
Lucille and Joe Faugno
March 15, 2023
Kenny was a wonderful man, and I know he was a wonderful husband and father. It was a joy to have in our company, and we shared many dinners together. So sorry for your loss!
Ray & Mary Traggianese
March 15, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. A donation to St Jude´s has been in Ken´s memory.
Love Ray and Mary Traggianese
Rosemary Clapes Raffaele
March 14, 2023
Coralee and family: May your many happy memories sustain you and give your strength during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vincent and Patty Notorio
March 14, 2023
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. Cherish all the wonderful memories your family has created. Love to all, Vincent and Patty Notorio
Angela Valenzano
March 14, 2023
Coralee and family: We are truly saddened to hear of Ken´s passing. We hope your beautiful memories will help you find comfort and peace.
Phil and Angela Valenzano
Debbie McGrath
March 14, 2023
Coralee and Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all. You are in our thoughts.
Love and prayers
Terry and Debbie McGrath
Leo and Elizabeth Belill
March 14, 2023
A beautiful tribute to Ken. He will be missed here at Heritage Oaks . Our prayers are with his family.
Denise Boucher
March 14, 2023
Dear Coralee, Kenny, Steven, Corinne, and family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Big Kenny.
He was a good man and will be missed by all. May your loving memories comfort you during this difficult time. All our love and prayers, Denise Boucher and Diane LaRoche
Paula Jagodzinski
March 14, 2023
Dear Coralee and family, Very hard to loose your other half, prayers and condolences for your loss, Paula Pia Jagodzinski
Bonnie Krynicki
March 14, 2023
Your friends and family at Heritage Oaks send their love and will miss seeing Kenny enjoying life here.
Dominick and Lois Cavaliere
March 13, 2023
Coralee, Kenny, Steven and Corine and children,
Our deepest sympathy for this great loss. May the memories made with friends and family bring you all comfort as you go forward. Just know we were heartbroken when we read of Kenny´s passing. Love and blessing to you all.
Suellen Castros
March 13, 2023
Kenny, Dana, Michael, Leah, Coralee and family.
With our deepest hearts we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad, father in law, grandfather and husband. May all your wonderful memories help heal your hearts at this time of sorry. Sending Love And Prayers
Frank and Suellen Castros
Jim and Marcine Otis
March 13, 2023
Ken leaves a legacy of a wonderful family who will have fond memories to help them through their loss. We are blessed to have shared a part of this lovely man's life. You will be missed. Rest in peace and God bless. Love, Marcine and Jim Otis.
Frank Conetta
March 13, 2023
Corley and family so so sorry for your loss please accept our deepest condolences Big Ken was a great brother-in-law family man and golfer we were privileged to see his last long shot and smile he will be missed dearly Love Frank and Barbara Conetta
Frank and Barbara Conetta
March 13, 2023
Corley and family so so sorry for your loss please accept our deepest condolences Big Ken was a great brother-in-law family man and golfer we were privileged to see the last long shot and smile he will be missed dearly
Michael DiMartino
March 13, 2023
Sincerest condolences to the entire Zarrilli family
- Michael DiMartino
Friend of a family member
March 13, 2023
Kenny & Steve-I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad sounds like a really great guy who loved his family - and golf.
-Ray DiMartino
Debbie and Frank Procaccini
March 13, 2023
Steve, Tina and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our deepest condolences.
Sharon D'Arinzo
March 13, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the entire Zarrilli Family! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!!
Much Love,
Dan & Sharon D´Arinzo
Peter, Debbie & Neal Smolinski
March 13, 2023
Kenny and Family sorry to hear of your Dad's passing will remember him fondly especially at all the hockey games & at Trip's restaurant. May he rest in eternal peace.
Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli
March 13, 2023
Kenny and Steve, and family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your dad. It's never easy losing a parent. Cherish the memories and May God walk with you through this most difficult time.
Ken and Rosemary Griffin
March 13, 2023
Coralee, Kenny, Steve and Corrine and Family,
Our sincere condolences on Ken's passing. He was a part of the fabric of Stamford and will be missed.
Ken and Rosemary Griffin
Rosemary Yance
March 13, 2023
So very sorry. May God give you strength at this time
Rosemary and Bob Yance
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