Obituary: Rita Zaccarino, 89, formerly of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT - (From Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home): Rita Zaccarino, 89, formerly of Hamden, died Sept. 7th at Lord Chamberlain H.C. in Stratford.

Born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Ettore & Ruth Elmendorf DiStasi, Rita graduated from college with an Accountant Certification.

She retired as a staff Accountant for AAA, Hamden, CT. Rita is formerly a resident of Hamden where she spent many wonderful and happy years with family. Her last residence was at: 75 Washington Avenue, Hamden, CT.

Rita is predeceased by her Mother, Father, Son, Arthur Zacarrino, Jr. and her Husband, Arthur Zacarrino, Sr., as well as two sisters: Eleanor Giampaolo-Fitzpatrick and Marion DiStasi, one brother, Joseph DiStasi, Mother and Father In-Laws, several Immediate Brother and Sister In-Laws and a Daughter-in-law, Carol, and a couple of close cousins.

Rita is survived by her sister, Rosemary DiStasi-Tozzi, two Grandchildren: Dawn Lamoureux and Michael Arthur Zacarrino, one Great Grandchild, Hannah, several Step-Grandchildren: Eric & Robert Carroll, and Robert, Rachel, Olivia and William Remington, one Daughter-in-law, Lisa, as well as, several loving Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces & Nephews and Cousins.

A mass of Christian burial will be held THURSDAY 10:30 A.M. at Our lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden. Burial will follow at St. Mary's cemetery. Friends may call Thursday morning from 8:45 - 9:45.

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