Genevieve Ann Zappala, 88, born December 31st, 1931 p assed away on January 21, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Born and raised in Oswego, NY to Paul Cerklewich & Amelia Crisafulli, she was the youngest of five children. Her sisters Anne Kidd and Fran Buda, and brother Hank Cerklewich, are deceased.  She has one surviving brother, Ralph Cerklewich.

She graduated from Oswego High School, class of 1950. She was married to Samuel C. Zappala in 1951, providing 68 years of a fulfilled marriage.

Genevieve was a wife of an Oswego vegetable muck farmer and a proud homemaker of seven surviving children, James Zappala (wife Cathy), Constance Decker (husband Dana), twins - Diane Ferguson (husband Richard), and Deborah Ahart (husband Ronald), Sam A. Zappala, David Zappala (wife Alla), and Christine Tuzzolio (husband Joseph). Also surviving her are 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Her passions were living life to its fullest any way possible. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed canning vegetables and tending to beautiful flowers and shrubs. She also enjoyed singing in the church choir, oil painting and crafting.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 24th from 3-6 pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany Street.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at Christ the Good Shepherd, St. Joseph's Church at 10 am on Saturday, January 25th. Genevieve's entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at St. Peter's Cemetery.