Mario & Sheila Zambetti

GERALDINE SHEILA ZAMBETTI nee MARTENS, age 83, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on August 27, 2018, her 63rd wedding anniversary. She was born in 1935 in Jamaica Estates, New York to John and Mary Martens. Sheila attended Kennesaw State University where she studied French. Her favorite past-times were playing her baby grand piano, listening to classical music, reading and entertaining family and friends. She was known to dress formally even for casual dinners and loved wearing big hats.

Sheila was cherished by her husband Mario, who passed away the following day on August 28th. They were true soulmates and inseparable. She is survived by her beloved brother John Jerome Martens (Patty), her 3 loving sons John (Kelly), Gerard (Stacey), and Andrew, as well as her five grandchildren Shannon, Stephen, Christine, Michael, and Ashley. She was preceded in death by her sisters Jacqueline “Maureen” Kennedy and Eunice Cassidy.

A funeral Mass will be held for both Mario and Sheila at Holy Family Catholic Church in Marietta on Tuesday, September 4th at 11 am, followed by a graveside service at Arlington Memorial Cemetery. Afterwards, a celebration of life reception will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son- Canton Hill, in Marietta.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in Mario’s and Sheila’s names to the American Lung Association.

MARIO ANTHONY ZAMBETTI, age 92, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on August 28th. He was born in 1926 in the Bronx, New York to Giovanni and Ida Zambetti. He graduated from Catholic University with a degree in Architecture. He was employed by J.C. Penney Co for his entire career and retired as Southeast Regional Manager of Construction. In his spare time, Mario enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He was proud to have served his country as a Navy serviceman during World War II.

He was adored by his wife Geraldine “Sheila”, who passed away just one day earlier on August 27th, their 63rd anniversary. They were true soulmates and inseparable. He is survived by his beloved sister Gina Ceva, his 3 loving sons John (Kelly), Gerard (Stacey), and Andrew, as well as his five grandchildren Shannon, Stephen, Christine, Michael, and Ashley.

A funeral Mass will be held for both Mario and Sheila at Holy Family Catholic Church in Marietta on Tuesday, September 4th at 11 am, followed by a graveside service at Arlington Memorial Cemetery. Afterwards, a celebration of life reception will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son- Canton Hill, in Marietta.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in Mario’s and Sheila’s names to the American Lung Association.