Marian W. Zanetti

Today we lost, “One of The Greats!” My mom, Marian W. Zanetti. Mom was born February 5, 1934 to Ida Mae and Anthony Walsh. She was the fearless Big Sister of Tom Walsh. Mom was a Dual Degree Masters Education Graduate from Montclair State University, which she attended with her best friend June Dyke.

After graduating, mom taught with June at Woodrow Wilson High School. On summer vacations, the teachers toured Europe. Mom especially loved Switzerland and Belgium. You could say she was a true chocoholic! Italy was also one of her favorite places! Coincidentally, she married Dad, a First Generation Italian American. Together, they settled in Harrington Park to grow their family. Together, they raised John Thomas and I. Marian continued substituting at O.L.V. for Sister Elizabeth and Harrington Park School.

Besides teaching, her greatest joy was grandparenting! She was known for telling everyone, “I have ONE grandson and FIVE granddaughters: John Christopher, Natalie, Caitlin, Emily, Faythe, and Kimberly.”

Please meet us at Our Lady Of Victories R.C. Church in Harrington Park, N.J. on Tuesday, July 5th at 10AM for Mom's Funeral Mass; followed by her interment at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, N.J. There will be no viewing/wake and/or repast due to the rise of Covid-19 cases.

With Love, “Your Eleanora” & “Christmas Tree Picker” Son-In-Law John