Carleen Zerbato, 71 of Margerie Street, Lee, died Monday, February 10, 2014 at Berkshire Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Pittsfield, MA on December 10, 1942, she was the daughter of Lorenzo and Eale Bertelli Salinetti. She was educated in local schools and was a 1960 graduate of Lee High School. She married her husband, Michael V. Zerbato, on June 16, 1962. Carleen held great pride in her large collection of Byers Choice Carolers. She also enjoyed her flower gardens, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Carleen leaves a son, David Zerbato and his wife, Pegi, of Otis, MA; a daughter, Jennifer Zerbato of Pittsfield, a daughter-in-law, Frances Zerbato, and seven grandchildren; Zachary and Jessica Zerbato, Christopher and Tyler Dadak, Wayne and Blake Gray, and Logan Zerbato. She is also survived by her sister, Brenda Brandoff, and her husband, Paul. She was predeceased by her son, Jeffrey, who died January 1, 2003. Carleen's family is honoring her request of no funeral services. Friends wishing may make memorial donations to Friends of Renal Dialysis or Mt. Carmel Care Center, in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238.
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