Obituary
Marilyn, 86 years old, passed away on May 24, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida.
Marilyn was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Ralph and Mildred Zambella. She attended Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington, NJ and graduated in 1956. She married John Montorio on February 28, 1981. She worked for G.O.D Trucking as Vice president. Marilyn also owned several card stores in New Jersey and an Italian restaurant in Maui.
Marilyn was preceded in death by John Montorio, Ralph and Millie Zambella, and Theresa Conlon.
Marilyn is survived by Noel Colwell, James and Lorra Colwell, Joseph and Enza Montorio, Toni and Vincent DeBenedetto, John and Lois Montorio, and Barbara and Ernie Cerone; grandchildren, Sheryl Marie Morley, Crystal Marie Germanton, Noel Colwell III, James Colwell Jr, Vincent DeBenedetto, Lorraine Gardner, Gina Heluk, John Montorio, Nicholas Montorio and Laura Rose Van Antwerp; and great grandchildren, Joseph Morley, Katelyn Morley, Noel Colwell IV, Tyler Germanton, Dante DeBenedetto, Gabe DeBenedetto, Lia Gardner, Jackie Gardner, Emma Gardner, Brandon Heluk, Nicholas Heluk, Julianne Montorio, Alyssa Montorio, Brooke Montorio, James Montorio and Lucas Montorio.
Funeral services will be on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. at Brigadier General Doyle Cemetery, Wrightstown, New Jersey.
Our deepest condolences go out to you all. I have fond memories of time spent with Gina and her grandparents in the Poconos when we were young. Grandma Marilyn was always the sweetest person. She always made me feel welcome.
May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
My words cannot possibly convey how very sorry I am for your loss. Your mom was always a happy presence in our family. Although we didn't see each other often, when we did we caught up quickly. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.