1932 - 2025
OBITUARY
Lilia P. Zani, a beloved resident of Wappingers Falls, peacefully passed away at her home on March 6, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, family, and dedication. She was born on December 20, 1932, in Groppodalosio, Italy to the late Sovvenire Perini and Dusolina Della Bartolomea. Lilia was educated in Italy, Switzerland and the United States. She was born and raised in Italy, where she grew up on a farm before meeting Sabino Zani. They left their home and traveled to the United States, married on February 24, 1957, and raised seven children until his passing on March 24, 2020. Lilia hired a tutor to help her improve her English writing and speaking skills, and she excelled. She was a busy homemaker and entrepreneur, working as a floral designer for Rosemary Flower Shop while also starting her own business, Flowers by Lilia. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for her homemade bread, ravioli, and special foods unique to her home in Italy as she treasured the moments spent teaching her grandchildren the joy of food. Lilia, an outstanding gardener with a passion for vibrant flowers and thriving vegetable gardens, also mastered the art of mushroom foraging from her childhood in the hills of Tuscany. In her later years, she embraced a more relaxed lifestyle, spending time watching her favorite shows like Days of Our Lives, Mike and Molly, Last Man Standing, Lifetime, and Little House on the Prairie. Lilia was a devoted wife and mother to her children: Mauro Zani (Sandra) from Raleigh, NG; Franco Zani (Elaine Rivera) from Highland, NY; John Carlo Zani (Diane) from Poughkeepsie, NY; Gina Zani-Palome (Michael) from Wappingers Falls, NY; Nancy Rini (John) from Beacon, NY; Angelo Zani from Saugerties, NY; and Sabino Zani (Magan) from Raleigh, NC. Lilia cherished her grandchildren including: Andrea, Kristina, Alexander, Arianna, Franco Jr., John Anthony, Francesca, Johncarlo, Parker, and Jane Frances. She leaves behind her sister, Adele (Perini) Tavaroni of Italy, her brother Pietro Perini, and countless nieces and nephews also in Italy. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY. The mass of remembrance is devoted to Lilia's late husband, Sabino Zani, and her deceased parents, Sovvenire Perini and Dusolina Della Bartolomea.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, March 29
10:00 AM
St. Mary R.C. Church
11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY