Eleanor "Ellie" A. (Marcello) Drew

89, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Greenwich Farms in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Drew, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur O. and Elena M. (Ricci) Marcello.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Lynne Zarcaro and her husband Chris of Cranston; stepson David J. Drew and his wife Suzanne of Florida; cherished grandchildren Elena Zarcaro, Nathan Zarcaro, Elise Zarcaro, Abigail Drew and Emmaline Drew.  Ellie was the sister of the late Arthur O. Marcello and his late wife Mary of Pawtucket.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the loving staff of Greenwich Farms.

Ellie worked for over 30 years at the Providence Washington Insurance Company.  Nana Ellie was devoted to her family.  She loved spending time with family and friends especially her grandchildren, wanting to know everything about them every day.

VISITING HOURS will be Thursday morning from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston.  Burial will take place in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter.

The family would like to give a special thank you to everyone at Greenwich Farms and Beacon Hospice Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice Care- please make checks payable to Amedisys Foundation, 1130 Ten Rod Rd. Suite A205, North Kingstown, RI 02852.