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Helen M. Zito, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Luca and Maria (D’Agostino) Gravanti.
Helen attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On August 14, 1948, she married her beloved husband, Ronald L. Zito at St. Joseph’s Church. Mr. Zito predeceased her October 11, 2007 after 59 cherished years together. Helen was employed for many years as a Teacher’s aide for the Niagara-Wheatfield School District until her retirement. She was also a longtime member of the ISDA Cataract Lodge #240 in Niagara Falls.
Mrs. Zito was an avid seamstress and enjoyed needlepointing. She was also a meticulous housekeeper and an excellent cook and baker. Above all, Helen was devoted to her family who she especially enjoyed spending time with.
Mrs. Zito is survived by her five children, Barbara (Joseph) Lauzonis, Anthony (Rosa) Zito, Ron (Margee) Zito, John Zito and Bob Zito; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, John Gravanti, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her siblings Terry Palmisano, Tony Gravanti, Marge Rotella and Bobby Gravanti.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 15th from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Helen’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Peter’s Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY. Please assemble at church. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice House, Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of one’s choice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Helen married ZITO, Ronald L on 14 Aug 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ronald (son of ZITO, Anthony and NESTI, Margaret) was born on 4 Feb 1928 in New York; died on 11 Oct 2007 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/20/1948

Floral arrangements on the altar
and the marking of every other pew
with white satin bows decorated
St. Joseph's church last Saturdav
morning when Miss Helen Gravanti.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke
Gravanti. became the bride of Mr.
Ronald Zito. son of Mr. and Mrs.
Anthony Zito.
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Paschal J.
Tronolone officiated at the double
ring ceremony.
Given in marriage by her father
the bride wore a gown of satin embroidered
chiffon featuring an all over
illusion neckline upon which
were appliques of pearls. The full
skirt fell In a court train. Her
chapel-length Illusion veil fell from
an empress crown of pearls and
orange blossoms. She carried white .
orchids on a prayer book.
Mrs. Grace Cimino. matron of
honor, Misses Kathleen Zito. Collie
Ruvo. Grace Ricotta, bridesmaids;
and Donna Mae Rotella and Mane
Gravanti. nieces of the bride, flower
girls, formed the bridal group.
Mr. Robert Joseph was the best
man. Lewis Rotella, nephew of the
bride, was ring bearer.
After the ceremony, breakfast wai
served at the home of the bride, with
dinner at the Prospect house. More
than 400 guests attended the reception
at the Prospect house.
For traveling, the bride chose a
plum colored gabardine suit with
forest green accessories and a white
orchid corsage.
Upon their return from a motor
trip to the Catskill mountains. Mr.
and Mrs. Zito will be at home to
their friends at 4821* Eighteenth
street

1. ZITO, John Luke
2. ZITO, Barbara Ann
3. ZITO, Robert
4. ZITO, Ronald
5. ZITO, Anthony

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Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1961

GRAVANTI-Luke, suddenly, at Mt.
St. Mary's Hospital, Oct. 18. 1961.
of 1327 LaSalle Ave. Husband of
Maria. Son-in-law of Mrs. Serafioa
Viscomi. Father of Mrs. Robert Palmisnao
(Theresa) of North Tonawanda.
Anthony, Mrs. Domenic B. Rotella
(Margaret), Mrs. Ronald Zito
(Helen). John and Robert, all of this
city. Brother of Mrs. Antonietta
Vltale of Italy, Joseph of Buffalo,
John of Batavia and Ralph Penal-
.of this city. Also survived by several
nieces and nephews and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held from the Megaddino Memorial
Chapel, Inc., 1338 Niagara St. at;
Portage Rd., Monday at 8:30. St
Joseph's Church at 9:15. Bunal in
St. Joseph's Cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 10/19/1961

Stricken ill while at work,
Luke Gravanti, 66. of 1327 La
Salle Ave., a foreman for Ni-
agara Junction
R a i l w a y C o.,
was pronounced
dead on arrival
at Mt. St.
Mar y 's Hospital
Wednesday
e v e n i ng
(Oct. 18, 1961).
Death was attributed
to a
heart attack.
Mr. Gravanti.
who had worked
for the Niagara
Junction
for 28 years, was a veteran of
World War I. He was a member
of John J. Welch Post 381.
American Legion, the Niagara
Falls Chapter of the Italian
Sons and Daughters of America
and the Cristoforo Colombo
Society.
Born in Italy, he was a
naturalized citizen of this
country and had lived in Niagara
Falls for 47 years.
He is survived by his wife.
Maria; three sons, Anthony,
Tohn and Robert Gravanti,
this city; three daughters,
Mrs. Robert Palmisano. North
Tonawanda; Mrs. Dominick B.
Rotella and Mrs. Ronald Zito.
this city: a sister,- Antonietta
Vitale, in Italy, and three
brothers, J o s e p h Gravanti
Buffalo; John Gravanti, Batavia,
and Ralph Penale, this
city.
He also is survived by 11
grandchildren a n d several
nieces and nephews.
Service will be held Monday
at 8:30 a.m. at the Magaddino
Memorial Chapel Inc.. and at
9:15 a.m. at St. . J o s e p h ' s
Church.

Luke + VISCOMI, Maria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]