Armand R. Zarrella, 94, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, peacefully at Sebastian Hospital surrounded by friends and family. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita (Costiglia) Zarrella for 64 years.

Born in Providence, RI to the late Pasquale and Mary (Cafaro) Zarrella, Armand was raised and educated in Attleboro, MA and graduated from Attleboro High School, class of 1940.

He later enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy in World War II and Korea as a Gunners Mate First Class Petty Office until being honorably discharged. Upon returning home from military service he married, then briefly settled in Attleboro, MA to start a family. Eventually moving to Pawtucket, RI then finally settling in Seekonk, MA.

Armand began his employment at L.G. Balfour as a model ring maker and remained there for 37 years until his retirement. He enjoyed working part-time at MOD associated is Attleboro, then finishing as a bagger for Publix Supermarket in Sebastian, FL.

Armand had many interests most notably his devotion and involvement with Sebastian Christian Church. He was also a member of "The Sons of Italy" in Attleboro, The Masons, and The Loyal Order of Elk. In Sebastian he was an active member of the Craft Club, The American Legion, and most notably Tandem Sky Diving, making his most recent jump just 1 month ago, accompanied by some of the nursing staff from his Dialysis Center. Armand also enjoyed golfing even after his 94th Birthday. He will surly be missed.

Armand is survived by his loving daughter, Lynne M. (Zarrella) Salvail and her husband, Steve E. Salvail; grandsons, Erik M. Salvail and his wife Sara Oberg of Portland, OR, and Matthew M Salvail of Pawtucket, RI. Armand was also the very proud and loving great-grandfather to Max Armand Kai Salvail of Portland, OR.

The family will be having a Celebration of Life gathering at Sebastian Christian Church, 190 Day Drive, Sebastian, FL, on Sunday, August 14th, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Shining Light Mission P.O. Box 781268, Sebastian, FL 32978.

For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website www.seawindsfh.com. Seawinds Funeral Home is honored to serve the Zarrella family.