Obituary for Robert H. "Zeb" Zerbarini Sr.
Naugatuck, CT Robert H. “Zeb” Zerbarini, Sr., 78, husband of Janet (Morin) Zerbarini died peacefully February 13, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Bob was born June 30, 1943 in Stamford, CT son of the late Alfred and Alba (Laguardia) Zerbarini. Bob lived in Naugatuck most of his life and worked for many years as a mechanic.
In addition to Janet, his wife of 45 years, Bob is survived by his children, Robert H. Zerbarini, Jr., Alfred Zerbarini, Anthony Zerbarini (Dawn), Steven Greaves, Robert Greaves, Carin Zerbarini and Brenda VanDelft; his sister in law, Louise Zerbarini; his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Pop-Pop”; several nieces and nephews and his faithful K-9 companion, Wizard. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his brother, Alfred Zerbarini, Jr. and his sister, Carol Wilson.
Family and friends will gather on Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm, with a service beginning at 12:45pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Cross Street, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers and to honor Bob’s memory, donations can be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111.
Bob was born June 30, 1943 in Stamford, CT son of the late Alfred and Alba (Laguardia) Zerbarini. Bob lived in Naugatuck most of his life and worked for many years as a mechanic.
In addition to Janet, his wife of 45 years, Bob is survived by his children, Robert H. Zerbarini, Jr., Alfred Zerbarini, Anthony Zerbarini (Dawn), Steven Greaves, Robert Greaves, Carin Zerbarini and Brenda VanDelft; his sister in law, Louise Zerbarini; his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Pop-Pop”; several nieces and nephews and his faithful K-9 companion, Wizard. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his brother, Alfred Zerbarini, Jr. and his sister, Carol Wilson.
Family and friends will gather on Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm, with a service beginning at 12:45pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Cross Street, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers and to honor Bob’s memory, donations can be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111.