Shirley Zacchei

It is with deep regret we must report the passing of Shirley Gilbert Zacchei of Delran NJ at Virtua Mount Holly Hospital on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

Shirley was 87 years old. She was with her family at the end. Known affectionately as Mom-Mom and Aunt Shirley, she was a great lady who lived a great life.  Shirley was born in Riverside N.J. and graduated from Riverside High School.  She met the love of her life Nicholas Zacchei at the Rat Races Dances in Riverside.  Nick was attracted to her fiery red hair and spirit. They wed and continued their splendid dance for 65 years until Nick’s passing on May 24, 2019.  In her early years Shirley worked as a dental assistant at Fort Dix NJ.  Later she served as the President of the Riverside PTA, President of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxillary, volunteered with the Deborah Heart Lung Hospital  and as a Girl Scout Leader. She was a member of the Elks, Moose Lodge, and Riverside Turners Society.  Shirley was a wonderful homemaker, cook, and baker who entertained and hosted many happy family parties.  

In the end she suffered from dementia but never lost sweet memories of family and friends.  Shirley is survived by four daughters; Debra (Richard), Marcia (Joseph), Lisa (Joseph), and Brenda (David). She leaves seven grandchildren; Gretchen, Nicole, Joseph, Regina, Monica, Kelley and David. She leaves six great grandchildren; David, Georgia, Ellis, Charles, Eva Sophia, and Daniel.  May She Rest In Peace with Nick and in the loving arms of our Lord.

Funeral services will be Saturday,  July 25, 2020, 830-10 AM at Sweeney Funeral Home, 337 Bridgeboro St., Riverside NJ, followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Jesus Good Shepherd Parish. (St Joseph’s, Beverly NJ site) Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery.