Francis L. Zarrilli Sr.

Francis L. Zarrilli, Sr., Esq., age 99, of Broomall, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 9, 2026.

A dedicated attorney, Francis served as chief trial attorney with the quartermaster at the Defense Personnel Support Center in South Philadelphia for more than 31 years. He maintained a private law practice on Long Lane in Upper Darby for over 35 years, and as a Judge Advocate General Officer in the U.S. Army, he practiced law for a total of 57 years, from 1953 until 2010. He tried his final case at the age of 84.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Emira M. (née DiSanto) Zarrilli, his parents, Maria (née Cirelli) and Michael Zarrilli, and his brothers, Thomas, Anthony, and Michael Zarrilli, M.D.

Francis is survived by his sons, Francis L., Jr. (Marie C.) and Robert M. (Nancy), his four grandchildren, Andrew, Daniela (Matthew) Pulcini, Gina Zarrilli, and Robert M., Jr., and his great-grandchild, Lucia Pulcini.