Elia Cristina Zarra, 87, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26. Elia was born in Teora, Avellino, Italy on Dec. 29, 1934 to Gaetano and Anna (nee Imbriani) Zarra. Elia married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, Carmine Zarra on Oct. 7, 1954. They shared a wonderful life of 67 years together. They married days before Carmine left for America, where Elia was finally able to join him 4 years later. They settled in Greenwich and started an amazing life together.
Elia loved her family and friends, she enjoyed walking around her neighborhood, gardening and most of all cooking for and feeding her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her generous and welcoming nature.
Elia is survived by her husband Carmine and her two daughters Angelina Lucas (Robert) and Gina Blum (David). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Matthew (Alexandra), Jennifer (Kevin), Brendan, Paul, Andrew and Caroline, as well as her great grandchildren Ellie, Waverly and Shea. She is also survived by 4 siblings and her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family received on Wednesday, March 2, at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, March 3 at Sacred Heart Church, Greenwich, followed by entombment at Saint Mary Cemetery, Greenwich.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elia’s name to Greenwich Emergency Medical Services (G.E.M.S.) at greenwichems.org. To leave online condolences, please visit her page at coxeandgraziano.com
