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Lillian, Zippilli (nee Amplo), Born on December 3, 1921 and passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022.
Second youngest of 8 children
Who all predeceased her.
Born and raised on Staten Island and lived there 101 years.
Lillian was a war bride at 18 yrs of age. married to Edward Schablein and was widowed after 6mos of marriage. Edward was a paratrooper killed in the war. She met Vincent Toto and married in 1946 and had one child, Marguerite. Vincent died 10 years later. Lillian raised her daughter on her own for the next 10 years. She then met Dominick Zippilli who she married and enjoyed life with for 25yrs.
She worked in many of the local stores in New Dorp. A&P where she worked with her brother Frank, and Sister Millie. She then worked for Ziegler and Aida’s bakeries. Following, Lillian was a sales associate for Harry’s Dept Store both New Dorp and
Great Kills.
Lillian was very active in the Mariners Harbor senior center where she was the trip coordinator, enjoyed playing poker and running cake sales, where she was noted for her “Crumb Cake”
Lillian was also a Breast Cancer Survivor for 40 years.
Lillian was a kind, loving and gentle woman who was very dedicated to doing anything for her daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren. They were her pride and joy and she loved her family and friends unconditionally.
Lillian was also noted for her crumb cake and especially assortment of home baked Christmas cookies with family and friends.
Lillian survived by her daughter Marguerite Sambataro (nee Toto), her granddaughters Brenda-Marie Picone and Francine Cioffi and husband Joseph, great grandchildren Rosalia, Vincent and Bianca-Marguerite
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, December 18, from 2-5pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass, Monday at 11:00 am, Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, followed by a burial at Moravian Cemetery.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Sunday, December 18, 2022
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 18, 20227:00pm - 9:00pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church
61 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY 10306
Monday, December 19, 202211:00am
Burial
Moravian Cemetery
2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306
Monday, December 19, 2022
Anne Marie Briguglio says
Our prayers and sympathy for Lillian and all her family. Special prayers for our friend Marguerite . The best daughter a mother could have. Saw to all her Mother’s needs May Lillian rest in eternal peace. May all the family find comfort knowing she lived a wonderful long life. She loved her daughter, grand daughters ,and great grand children. She will be missed by all.
Anne Marie Briguglio
Nancy Carelli
RuthAnn and Giavanna Corazza says
Sending our deepest condolences, love and prayers to Lillian’s beautiful family. Anyone who was as luck as us to know her were truly blessed. Her special legacy will live on in her beautiful daughter, granddaughters, great-grandchildren and family forever. Lillian is a True Legend.
Carol Auger says
It is with such a heavy heart that I send my love, prayers and condolences to Lillian’s family. Lillian will forever be known in my heart as “Gram”, the kindest, gentlest and most generous soul. I will be forever grateful for all of the love that Gram showed to me over the years. I loved listening to the stories she shared about her amazing life. And I always felt so special when Gram would send me home with a piece of her famous crumb cake or a hot dish of peas and macaroni. She put her heart into everything she did and cared for others endlessly. I am so blessed to have had Gram as a part of my life.
Rest In Peace Sweet Gram.
Marie Jeudy says
Wishing you comfort and courage at this time of sorrow. Lillian, your mother received the best care that you could ever give her. You were always there for her and I am sure she is proud of you. Sincere condolences to you and your family.