Cheryl G. (Gould) Zollo, 64, of Shrewsbury, died unexpectedly Monday, December 8, 2008 in the UMASS Medical Center after becoming ill at home.

   Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Louis P. Zollo; her devoted children: a son, Shannon Zollo and his wife Joni of Franklin MA; a daughter, Karin Anderson and her husband Von of Worcester; nine grandchildren: Alexandria, Zachary, Connor, Kara, Jacob, Kati, Kayana, Kinzi and Kaci. Cheryl is also survived by her father, George Gould of California; a brother, Robert Farland and his wife Pat of Maryland; a half brother, Steven Gould, and a half sister, Susan Loop, both of Portland Oregon; three brothers in-law: William Zollo, Paul Zollo, and Richard Girard, and sisters in-law: Anita Lucas Zollo, and Lisa Zollo. Cheryl also leaves an aunt, Marceligh Pratt Craner, and five nephews and nieces: Alison, Michael, and Renee Zollo, and Francis Harrahy, and Nicholas Zollo, and several great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A sister, Joyce Farland, and a half brother, Steven Gould predeceased her.

   Cheryl was born in Manchester, CT, daughter of the late Beryl (Nelson) Gould and came to Worcester at an early age. She was a graduate of North High School, and Quinsigamond Community College, and has lived in Shrewsbury for 13 years. Cheryl was a professional organizer and was the founder and owner of the Organi Genesis Company for many years and was still active up to her passing. Cheryl was the heart of her family and enjoyed being with her friends and relatives. She was an intimate and trustworthy friend to all who knew her, and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Cheryl loved to read, and was a fantastic baker and enthusiastic cook. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Worcester, and was an active member of the North High Alumni Association where she helped coordinate many class reunions.

   Cheryl’s funeral will be held Friday, December 12, at 12 noon in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 67 Chester St. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8PM in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Another period of visitation will be held in the church Friday morning from 11AM to Noon. Interment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, the family ask’s donations be made to a charity of your choice for childrens needs.