James A. Zolla Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James A. Zolla of Howell, New Jersey, born in Brooklyn, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 20, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James A. Zolla to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James "Jack" Zolla and Pauline Zolla (Zinno). He is survived by: his wife Rose Marie; his sister Grace Rapallo; his children, Pauline Yannece (Joseph) of West Caldwell, Jeanne Mangieri of Freehold, Laura Anne Lauro (Robert) of Jackson and James A. Zolla of Jackson; and his grandsons, Frank Mangieri, Justin Yannece, Robert Lauro, Dominic Zolla and Vincent Zolla. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home (100 Elton-Adelphia Rd, Freehold Township, NJ 07728). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Veronica (4215 US-9, Howell Township, NJ 07731). A burial was held on Friday, March 28th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Ocean County Memorial Park (1722 Silverton Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753).
For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to Little League. (https://www.littleleague.org).