"Dear Mr. Zerbus, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. She was such a lovely lady and I was blessed to have met her. As others have mentioned please find some peace knowing that she is now with Kim and they are smiling down at you from heaven. My Best, Denise"
In loving memory of
Verna A. Zerbus
May 24, 1936 - April 16, 2011
Portsmouth, RI - Verna A. Zerbus, 75, of Sunset Ave, Portsmouth, RI, died on April 16, 2011 in Middletown, RI. She was the beloved wife of Joseph G. Zerbus for the last 50 years. Born in Westport, MA on May 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Lawton.Verna grew up in Fall River, MA and was a graduate of Durfee High School. As a young woman she began her career as a bookkeeper with a local car dealership. On February 18, 1961 she married Joe Zerbus. They moved to Portsmouth, RI a few years later and raised their daughter Kim. Verna continued to work as a bookkeeper, for the former Fall River Glass Co and for her brothers store, The Appliance Center in Swansea, MA. For the last 15 years she also helped her husband with his appliance repair business.Verna found great joy in Angels, she would travel to many flea markets and sales to rescue angels and bring them to her home. Her home is filled with over 2000 angels, and was known at some of the flea markets as The Angel Lady. She and Joe enjoyed many summer vacations at their summer camp in Limerick, Maine. Verna was devoted to her family, and included all of her nieces and nephews in her life. She is survived by her husband Joe of Portsmouth, her brother Cliff Foley and his wife Marion of Swansea, MA, her sister Shirley Imbriglio and her husband Raymond of Fall River, MA, her sister in law Lucille Foley of Fall River, MA, and her husbands family, Florence Corr and her husband James of Middletown, George Busse and his wife Ann of Middletown, Thomas Zerbus and his wife Ann of Middletown, and Karen Bower and her husband William of Florida. She also leaves her nephew Thomas Imbriglio and his wife Michele of Fall River, and many more nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Zerbus-Jacome, her brothers Roger Foley and Albert Lawton, her sister Lois LaFleur, and her brother in law William Zerbus and his late wife Joan.Calling hours will be held on Tueday, April 19 from 4:00-7:00pm in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2011, from Connors Funeral Home at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Anthonys Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth.Flowers are welcome, or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Tributes
"We will miss Aunt Verna but our family is comforted by the thought of her and Kim being together once again."
"I am truly sorry for your loss. I also lost a loved one recently. I found comfort in the scriptures at Rev 21:4 where we are promised a time when there will be no more death, mourning nor outcry. Also John 5: 28,29 assures us of a resurrection. These two scriptures filled me with comfort and hope and I hope they do the same for you."
"Dear Joe, I send you my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear wife. Surely, she now rests in peace with the angels. And I ask God to bless you with acceptance during this difficult time. You have many friends who understand and share your sorrow. May it help to lessen the pain."
"Dear joe, i/m very sorry to hear about verna/s passing,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Mr. Zerbus---I am very saddened by the news I received today of Verna. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing and also so sorry that I didn't hear sooner for I would have attended the wake. She was such a lovely person--so caring and thoughtful. Yes, she is reunited now with Kim and God, yet they will always be with us. Always remember--there are Angels among us and they are our loved ones who left before us,is what I believe. God Bless and take care of yourself Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget Verna nor your family."
"Our deepest condolences to you and yor family on the lost of your wife Verna. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you."
"Mr. Zerbus: I was so very sorry to hear of Verna's passing. Although I haven't had the pleasure of knowing you both for long, I want you to know that your enduring relationship made an impression upon me. Some people go through life never knowing the kind of love it was obvious you two shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless."
"Mr. Zerbus Words alone cannot ease your pain at this time nor can they convey how saddened I was to hear of Miss Verna's passing. She was indeed a kind, thoughtful person who will be missed by all. May you find some solace in the thought that she is with Kim in the company of angels and that they are watching over you with much love. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Dear Joe, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to loose a spouse. Your wife was a special lady and is now with the angles she loves. Know that you are in my prayers this Holy week. Love and Blessings. Columba"
"Joe, We are so sorry for your loss If there is anything we can do for you please call us .Joe + Brenda"
"Uncle Joe, Very Sorry to hear about Aunt Verna, she will surely be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"joe i am so sorry to hear about your wifes passing... i'm sending love peace and healing to you and your family. many blessings leah"
"Mr. Zerbus, I am very sorry for your loss. Your wife was a wonderful woman. She was a strong person, and I am very blessed that I was able to meet her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Our condolanced to you, Joe, and your family on the loss of your wife. You are in our hearts and prayers always. Deb & Tony"
"The earth has lost a beautiful lady but heaven has gained another angel. Verna was a special person who always made me feel like I was part of the family. Much love and prayers to Joe, Cliff, and the rest of the family. God bless you Verna on your journey home. Love, Karen"
"Aunt Verna was a very loving and giving person. She was always there for every occasion making them all special. She will be missed by all. She truly is the Angel Lady."
"My prayers are with you and your family, Joe. i was a member of the Bristol group prior to retiring and moving to Arkansas in 2006."
"Dear Uncle Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Verna was such a special person and she will truly be missed by all who knew her. You have my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my prayers. Love, Debbie"
"My very deepest sympathy, Joe. Verna is with Kim now. Eileen Cheetham"
"Our deepest sympathy. With Love, Eda & Roger"
"Dear Joe, So sorry to hear about Verna's Passing, but we know she is in kimberly's arms now. From our first breath to our last we are in God's care. God holds our future in his hands, and gives us every breath. Just knowing that he is by our side is comforting. Sue says verna is in the most beautiful garden, surrounded by her angels that she loved so much. You are in our prayers and our hearts Love always Russell, Susan, Bob & Jeanie"
"Joe, Our hearts go out to you on this sad occasion. Verna will surely be missed. Love you, Gloria & Art"
"Dear Joe, Know that your are in our thoughts and prayers as we extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Verna. May the angels guide you, as you mourn the loss of this most special angel in your life."
"Dear Joe, please know you have many friends in your extended family that are here for you! My deepest sympathy on your loss. May your angels surround you and keep you strong. Barbara M."
"Verna will be sadly missed and we pray she is with Ginger now."
"joe teddie and i send you are condolences we are very sorry for your loss."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love"
"Joe, I don't know how to express my sorrow for your Lost, it is so Great. Verna was a special person, maybe an angel on earth. I truly can say as a friend, she was always so caring, amazingly so. I know of no other friend who has ever been as kind to me as she was. She was so VERY VERY SPECIAL as a PERSON I'll Miss Her. Love JoAnn"
"Oh God, How You are Missed"