Elia Cristina Zarra, 87, of Greenwich, CT passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022. Elia was born in Teora, Avellino, Italy on December 29, 1934 to Gaetano and Anna (nee Imbriani) Zarra. Elia married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, Carmine Zarra on October 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 a wonderful 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 will receive friends from 3:00-7:00pm on Wednesday March 2, 2022 at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave Greenwich, CT 06830.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday March 3, 2022 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Church 95A Henry Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 with her entombment to follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Greenwich, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elia’s name to Greenwich Emergency Medical Services (G.E.M.S.) at www.greenwichems.org. To leave online condolences, please visit her page at www.coxeandgraziano.com.