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In loving memory of Bernadette Zarrilli
DIAMOND DOGS RESCUE, INC. IS HONORED THAT THE FAMILY OF BERNADETTE HAS ASKED IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, REMEMBRANCES MAY BE MADE TO:
DIAMOND DOGS RESCUE INC, 428 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERNADETTE ZARRILLI
Bernadette Zarrilli, 76, of Marlton passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2024 surrounded by loving family members. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was strong, courageous, and an inspiration to everyone. She was known for her intelligence and strong work ethic, often boasting how she never missed a day of school or work during her career as a banking professional.
She is predeceased by her husband Victor Zarrilli, her parents Hugh and Estelle McCarry and her brother Frank McCarry.
Bernadette is survived by her loving children Dena (Matt) Sweeney and Victor (Maria) Zarrilli, her grandchildren Gabriella Sweeney, Sofia Sweeney, Luke Zarrilli and Matteo Zarrilli, her sister Sally (Joseph) Bonmer, her brothers Charles (Faye) and Joseph (Patricia) McCarry, sister-in-law Nancy Smith, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Over the years, Bernadette had many loving and wonderful caregivers especially Tierra Worthington who has been with her for over 12 years and will always be considered family.
Bernadette lived with MS for over 40 years, but it never defined her. As much as Bernadette was helped by others, she gave much more to those in return. She was a patient listener, confidant, best friend to many, and a giver of sage advice. Bern loved deeply and generously. She loved and cherished her children and grandchildren. She loved Judge Judy, a morning tea, chocolate treats, the beach (but not the ocean as she never learned to swim), reality tv, morning talk shows, dinner at 5:00, her evening tv show, shopping, vodka tonic with two limes, Diet Cherry Pepsi, and Candy Crush to name a few.
Bernadette saw the best in everyone. She was loving and generous. The world lost a wonderful person. While our lives are a lot less without her, the memory of her love, strength and courage will endure.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Diamond Dogs Rescue, Inc., 428 High St, Mt. Holly NJ 08060 (www.Diamonddogrescueinc.com)
Our organization extends heartfelt condolences to the family. We learned from her daughter Dena that the last year Bernadette was constantly looking on our page of rescued dogs telling her that she needed to get Molly a sister to make her a better dog. Dena said, "My mom always had a dog and the dog would sit with her on the couch and snuggle with her. She missed that. So I told my brother that if people would donate to help a rescue dog in her memory that would be great."
We are grateful for the role Bernadette played in bringing our organization together with her family and we share in the sorrow of their loss.
Motherhood: all love begins and ends there