Harriett Joanne Zullo

Harriett was born in Detroit Michigan on September 10, 1931 to Robert J. Montgomery & Hattie J. Montgomery. She graduated from Bowling Green University, in Bowling Green, Ohio with a degree in social work where she met her beloved husband Joe.She was a long time resident of Livingston, NJ of over 64 years.

Beyond her role as a devoted mother, she had a deep social consciousness. She worked for many years at Global Education Associates in NYC, aligned with her lifelong passion for social justice.

Harriett was mother, wife, sister, aunt, confidant, teacher, best friend, & world peace advocate. Above all, she was the glue that held our family together. Her love of the church, her family, friends, neighbors, even strangers, plus her overall joy of life, made her exceptional and special. She never had an unkind word to say and she always found uniqueness in everyone she met. She lifted up and never tore down; she accepted and never rejected. It was HER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE for all of us, including God's creations that united so many different lives and personalities into one BIG FAMILY! Our Family! She taught us to love and accept one another; to help others when there was a need and be there for each other. We are truly blessed to have been part of someone so genuine, wholesome and true. Harriett's (Mom's) love for each and every one of us, her words of encouragement and affirmation will truly be missed!

Harriett was preceded in death by her sweetheart of 64 years; Joseph F. Zullo, and her one and only brother whom she deeply admired & loved; Robert R. Montgomery.

She is survived by seven children and their significant others: Lynne, Joseph & Susan , Robert & Liliana, Ann, Jean, Joan & Pat and Stephen & Cheryl, ten grandchildren: Jason, Jesse, Djaz, Melody, Joshua J., Joenell, Julia and William, Kaitlyn, Joshua N., and three great grandchildren: Tyrone, Valentina, Lucia.

In addition to many nieces and nephews whom she cared about deeply.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 in her honor at St. Philomena's Church in Livingston, NJ on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 386 South Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039

(Optional) Memorial contributions may be made to "Any Social Justice cause of your choice."