December 12, 1937 ~ April 14, 2025
Robert (Bob) Zarella, 87, most recently of Nokomis, FL, though he also spent many wonderful years in Methuen and Reading, MA, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on April 14th, 2025. Bob was born on December 12th, 1937 to the late Bernard and Anna Zarella.
Throughout his life Bob had many accomplishments, including serving over 30 years as an Electrician at MIT, 10 years at Cambridge City Hospital and as a successful business owner of D&Z Electric, but his most cherished accomplishment was raising his four children: Robert Jr. (Bobby), Michael, Ann and Lori. He enjoyed spending time with his family, including his 11 grandchildren and soon-to-be 15 great grandchildren, and was always in attendance at their events including sports games, recitals and weddings.
Bob loved to adventure and spent many days floating down the Merrimack River kayaking or on his pontoon boat with his dog Zeena by his side. This was always followed by an afternoon in his famous garage bar. He also had many vacations to Myrtle Beach, his camper in New Hampshire, and numerous trips with his late wife, Margaret Zarella, of whom he was married to for 56 incredible years.
Bob is predeceased by his parents Anna and Bernard Zarella, his wife Margaret Poole Zarella, his son Michael Zarella, his brother Richard Zarella and Bob and Peggy’s baby twin boy Zarella. He is survived by his children Robert Jr. (Bobby) Zarella and his wife Sheila of Nokomis, FL. Ann Breslin and her husband John of Rochester, NH. Lori Sheppard and her husband Robert (Bob) of Atkinson, NH. His daughter-in-law Terri Zarella of Dracut, MA. His 11 grandchildren and their spouses, as well as his soon to be 15 great grandchildren. His brother Anthony Zarella and his wife Diane of Plymouth, MA. His sister-in-law Cathy Zarella of Kingstree, SC. He was also loved and cherished by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, many dear friends and his dog, Zeena. Bob lived a life filled with many adventures, laughs and, most importantly, lots of love.
We ask you to donate in his memory to your favorite animal shelter or charity.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 5th, 2025 from 2:00 – 5:00PM at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen. A funeral service will be held following visitation at 5:00PM in the funeral home chapel. Internment will be held privately.
