Dorothea P. “Dot” (Sexton) Zarni
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, February 13th beginning at 9:30am, in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway(Rte. 107), REVERE, for Dorothea P. (Sexton) Zarni, who passed following a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home, followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church, (cornerof Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), REVERE at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Born & raised in Chelsea, she attended Chelsea schools & was a 1948 graduate of Chelsea High School. “Dot” as she was affectionately known, worked as a salesperson for the former Stuart’s Discount Store of Malden before moving onto Host-Marriott at Terminal D, Logan Airport. She worked for over 20 years (twenty) as a bartender, retiring at age 75 years, making many friendships over her long tenure of employment. “Dot” was a long-time supporter and member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Community.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred A. Zarni-aka-Zani. She is the devoted mother of, Bernadette H. Moore, James A. Zarni & his wife, Paula G. all of Revere, John A. Zarni & his wife, Elizabeth of Chelsea & the late, Richard N. & Robert F. Zarni. She is the cherished Grandmother of, Eric S.R. Moore of Royal Palm Beach, FL., Jessica A. White & her husband, Brian of Melrose, Katie E. Lombardi & her husband, Carl of No. Reading & Amanda E. Zarni of Chelsea. She is also lovingly survived by her five great-grandchildren, Erica T. Moore, Eric J. & Devon R. Moore, all of Royal Palm Beach, Fl., Jacob C. Lombardi of No. Reading & Jaxson T. White 0f Melrose.
Dottie was not only one of my favorite customers, but also a very dear friend to my Mother. Our families were intertwined by so many factors, by Richard and Robert, Jimmy and Johnny , and then me and Dot , and her never ending stories and jokes, ……..that made me have to stop doing her hair because I was laughing so much!!!! I am truly sad by her passing, but I am truly happy that we all had the gift and privilege of knowing and loving Dorothea Sexton Zarni…………Rest in peace Dot……..heaven will be laughing forever now! Love you xo
I just happened to see today’s obituaries in The Boston Globe, and immediately noticed Dot’s name. She was a childhood/young adulthood friend of our family’s close friend, Hal O’Day. I chatted with Dot by phone after Hal passed many years ago. I hope she finds peace and eternal rest. Sympathy to her family.