Maureen and Fran Marzella
50 years of ongoing passion for their community.
March 19, 2024: It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Francis Nicholas Marzella. After putting in his typical Monday at the shop, Fran passed away in the early hours of Tuesday.
Please click here to read his full obituary.
Please note that because of an agreement, while we're using this website as a legacy page, it's not intended to for advertising purposes, and we won't ship into Montgomery County Pa.
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1960's
Marzella's first location had two tables. They sold a one size 12" pizza for a $1.25 each. With tax, it came to $1.33. Marzella's was the first pizza shop in Collegeville.
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1970's
Marzellas moved to 488 Main street, directly across the street from Ursinus College. Quickly, Marzella's became a legacy for Ursinus College Students. Marzella's extended the menu to include pasta, sandwiches and Marzella Strombolis!
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1980's
Marzella's began shipping nationwide upon more and more frequent special requests. Trips to Philadelphia (Southwest Cargo) became more frequent as Ursinus Alumni requests to ship expanded.
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1990's
The Ursinus Alumni returned for homecoming reminiscing of their favorite Marzella's entree from their college years. When asked if they'd like a menu. often the response was "no need, we know exactly what we want!"
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2000-2020
Fran and Maureen, approaching their 70's, and longing for a quieter life, moved to their location to be along the Eastern Shores of The Chesapeake in Maryland. Marzella's By The Bay, 3 Howell Point Road, Betterton MD
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Today
The focus has shifted with reduced restaurant hours, more family time, and a dedicated focus on meeting the ever growing demand for their strombolis.
"It doesn't get any better than in Betterton!"
Article 1
A Slice of History
The story of Marzella's and its close relationship with Ursinus College
Article 2
The Marzella Family
Serving Collegeville for Over 35 Years
On behalf of the Betterton Vol. Fire Company members, I would like to thank Frank and Maureen Marzella for getting up and opening their business 2am this morning during the major Apartment building fire that Betterton Vol. Fire company had. Mr. and Mrs. Marzella fed over 45 Firefighters with pizza, sandwiches, and coffee and then stayed open the rest of the day serving all the customers that dine there everyday. Every night the fire siren sounds in Betterton the Marzellas get up make coffee and let the Fire Company know if they need anything to let them know. The Marzellas are wonderful people that serves their community and the Fire company beyond the call of. Lets all get together and visit Marzellas By the Bay have dinner and thank them for their outstanding service they provide to the Fire Company and the Town.
--Betterton Vol. Fire Company
Just Oinking for Some Large Appetite
Maureen Marzella has always been a lover of animals. From childhood, she wanted a Yorkshire pig. One day, a friend gave her a three pound piglet named Felicity. Marzella decided there and then, that Felicity would be the face/logo of Marzellas!
She's the Darling of My Life
