Helen Zerba

April 28, 1927 - January 16, 2017

Helen was born April 28, 1927 in Redwood City, California and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, in Napa on January 16, 2017. She grew up in Napa attending local schools, graduating from Napa High School. She raised her family here in Napa. Helen was known by many and loved by all but most widely Helen and her late husband Felix were known for their family restaurant, The Napa Valley Inn. Professionally Helen was a very successful Tupperware salesperson, eventually becoming a district manager. She was the first female President of the Napa Boys and Girls Club, a member of The Sons of Italy, an active member of The Veterans of Foreign War, and a Gold Star Mother. As a hobby, she liked selling and collecting antiques. She also loved playing cards with her local group of ladies. She is predeceased by her son Douglas Zerba who was a fatality of the Vietnam war, her beloved husband Felix Zerba Jr., and her brother Wilson Marking. She is survived by her children Donna Bamford & husband Steve of Napa, Timothy Zerba of Oroville, Tami Zerba of Napa, Frank Zerba of Napa, Mary Zerba of Washington, and twins Mark Zerba & wife Tracy of Napa and Matthew Zerba & wife Michelle of Napa; Her sister Laura Lutz of Redding. She has sixteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday January 22 from 1-6pm at Claffey and Rota Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 23 at 1:30pm at Claffey and Rota Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Tulocay Cemetery.