FRAMINGHAM: Ellen M. (Corcoran) Zarrillo, age 83, of Framingham, died peacefully early Thursday morning, May 4, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Louie Zarrillo.
Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, she was the only child of the late Dennis and Mary (Butler) Corcoran. Ellen was a graduate of Saint Margaret’s School. She and Louie were married in 1951 and made their home in Dorchester prior to settling in West Roxbury in 1960.
Ellen was employed for many years as the Comptroller for the Pipefitters’ Union Local 537, work she enjoyed so much that she didn’t retire until age 76. Always an active lady, she had bowled for years with leagues in Norwood, was hard pressed to miss Bingo night, and met with a close group of girlfriends each Thursday. She had an easy outgoing personality and her warmth and humor inspired friendships wherever she went. Socializing was her particular skill and pleasure, and she was happiest among her children, grandchildren, and more recently her extended family at Heritage in Framingham.
Predeceased by Louie in 1983, she is survived by her much loved children, Denise Fiandaca and her husband Joe of Framingham, Lou Zarrillo and his wife Alice of Norton, and Lisa Gauthier and her husband Roger of Wenham; and her adored grandchildren, Danielle Fiandaca, Chris and Joey Gauthier, and Kaitlin Zarrillo.
Her funeral will be in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common on Monday, May 8th at 10:00AM. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Visiting hours will be on Sunday, 3 – 6 PM. Donation’s in Ellen’s memory may be made to Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc., 28 Tozer Road, Beverly, MA 01915. (www.hopefuljourneys.com/support).