Carmine Zarra, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at age 89.
He was born July 18, 1935, in Teora, province of Avellino, Italy to Gerardo and Angelina (nee Ambrosecchia) Zarra. Carmine is the beloved husband of 67 years to the late Elia Zarra, his childhood sweetheart and lifetime love. They married on October 7, 1954, days before Carmine left for America, where Elia was finally able to join him four years later. They settled in Greenwich and started an amazing life together.
Carmine worked for many years for Greenwich Flooring. Affectionately known as Moochie or Carminuccio, he enjoyed gardening, making wine, playing Italian card games, and the occasional game of bocci. Above all he enjoyed his family.
He is the cherished father of Angelina Lucas (Robert) and Gina Blum (David), the loving grandfather of Matthew Lucas (Alexandra), Jennifer Manke (Kevin), Brendan Lucas, Paul Blum, Andrew Blum, and Caroline Blum and great grandfather of Ellie, Waverly, Shea and Teddy. He is also survived by his sister Yolanda and his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
To honor Carmine’s life, family and friends will gather on Monday from 3:00 to 7:00pm at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave Greenwich, 203-869-5968.
Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:00am at Sacred Heart RC Church 95A Henry Street, Greenwich, CT, followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carmine’s name to Greenwich Emergency Medical Services (G.E.M.S.) at www.greenwichems.org.