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December 3, 2011
Joseph M. Zito

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Joseph M. Zito, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011, at his residence, surrounded by his family, and while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born and educated in Niagara Falls, he was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Zito.

On August 2, 1947, he married Angeline (Tullo) Zito in Sacred Heart Church, Niagara Falls. Joseph was co-founder of Cataract Trucking in Niagara Falls, NY, a firm he operated for over 35 years. He was a long-time and dedicated member of St. Joseph Parish in Niagara Falls, where he served as an usher and Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joseph's for over 65 years. Joseph was a member and trustee of the Italian Sons and Daughters (ISDA) Power City Lodge #158 in Niagara Falls, and also volunteered at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston. In his leisure he enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by two children, Judy (William) Clark and Andrew Zito, both of Lewiston; three grandchildren, Ashlie (Matt) Marcyan, JJ Alquist and Amber Zito; three great-grandchildren, Maya, Chloe and Reese Marcyan; a brother, Ralph (Anna) Zito of Niagara Falls, NY; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Anthony (late Margaret) Zito, Paul (late Sarah) Zito, James (late Elizabeth) Zito, Samuel (late Gertrude) Zito, Br. John Zito, S.D.B.; and sisters, Sr. Josephine Zito, FMA, Jennie (late Charles) Ruggirello, Mary (late Anthony) Catalfamo, Margaret (late Dominic) Certo.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4-8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, December 6, at 10:00 AM, at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street at Independence Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salesians of Don Bosco, at St. Philip the Apostle Residence, 6410 East Chelsea St., Tampa, FL 33610; or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Joseph married AUGUSTINO, Margaret Agnes about 11 Nov 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Margaret (daughter of AUGUSTINO, Michael A and PAONESSA, Mary S) was born about 1919 in New York; died on 14 Jul 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/7/1943

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Augustlno.
Of Twelfth street, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Margaret
Agnes, to Mr. Joseph Zlto, son
of Mrs. Joseph Zito and the late
Mr. Zlto, of Eighteenth street. The
wedding will take place in the near
future.

1. ZITO was born on 17 Apr 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Apr 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.

Joseph married TULLO, Angeline on 2 Aug 1947. Angeline (daughter of TULLO, Andrew and FARACE, Giulia) was born on 23 Sep 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Dec 2018 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. ZITO, Andrew was born about 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Oct 2020 in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, Erie County, NY.
2. ZITO, Judith Ann

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Niagara Gazette - 9/16/1940

Joseph Zito, of 480 Eighteenth
street, former yard foreman at the
plant of the Union Carbide company,
died in Mount St. Mary's hospital
suffering from a stroke. He
was 65 years old and had lived in
Niagara Falls 40 years.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Catherine Zito; seven sons, Anthony,
Paul, James, Samuel, Joseph, Jr.,
John and Ralph Zito, all of this
city; four daughters, the Rev, Sister
Josephine, of Atlantic City, and Mrs.
Charles Ruggirello and the Misses
Mary and Margaret Zito, of this
city, and a sister Mrs. Frank Cap-
uano, in Italy.
The funeral will be held from the
family home at 8:15 am. Wednesday,
with services at St. Joseph's
church at 8:45 a hi. Burial will be
in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Joseph married ZITO, Catherina about 1900. Catherina (daughter of ZITO, Paul and Vincena) was born on 6 Sep 1884 in Italy; died in Feb 1973 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/15/1941

Funeral services for Paul Zito,
75. of 480 Eighteenth street, who
died suddenly at his home Thursday,
were held this morning from
the home at 8 o'clock and at St.
Joseph's church at 9 o'clock with
the Rev. George O'Neill officiating.
Assisting Father O'Neill at the
Solemn Requiem Mass were the
Rev. Joseph Stanton and the Rev.
Celestlne Damiano.
Pallbearers for Mr. Zito were his
nephews, Paul J. Zito. Anthony Zito,
Samuel Zito, James Zito, Charles
Rugglerello and Joseph Zito. The
funeral was largely attended. The
procession was accompanied by the
playing of chinmes.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 3/14/1941

Paul Zito, of 480 Eighteenth
street, father of John V, Zito,
prominent real estate dealer, died
at his home yesterday afternoon
after a brief Illness. He was 75
years old.
Born in Italy. Mr. Zito had lived
in Niagara Falls 42 years and had
a large number of friends here. His
survivors include three sons, John
V., Samuel and Roy Zito. all of
this city: two daughters, Mrs. Catherine
Zito, of this city, and Sister
Anttonete, of New York: two sisters.
Mrs. Josephine Lisante, of
New York, and Mrs. Phyllis Morturana,
of Rome, N. Y., and 15
grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.
The funeral will be held from his
late home at_8 a.m. Saturday with
services at St. Joseph's church at 9
am. Burial will be in St. Joseph's
cemetery.

Paul married Vincena on 16 Nov 1880. Vincena was born about 1860 in Italy; died on 14 Oct 1959 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/14/1959

A great-great grandmother. Mrs.
Vincena Zito. 480 Eighteenth street,
died today at h er h o m e.
A native of Italy, she c a me to this
city 51 years ago. She was a communlcant
of St. Joseph's church and
a member of the Souls in Purgatory
society.
She is survived by two daughters.
Mrs. Catherine Zito. tin, city, and
Sister Antoinette. Tampa Florida;
three sons. John V.. Samuel and Roy
Zito, all of thus city; 15 grandchildren..
12 great grandchildren and
two great-great grandchiluren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday
at 9 a. m. at the Spaliino Funeral
home. 562 Fifteenth street, and
at 9:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church.
Interment will be in the family plot
4n St. Joseph's cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 12/4/1930

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zito, 480 Eighteenth, street, who celebrated the 50th an-
niversary of their wedding on November. 16. The venerable couple received the
good wishes of members of their family and scores of friends at a golden wed-
ding reception held at their home.