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- Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 2:45 pm
Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Loving Wife,
Mother and
Grandmother
Anna M. (Pietrangeli) Zito, 82, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Cristoforo and Nicoletta (DeLuca) Pietrangeli. On October 27, 1951 Anna married Ralph J. Zito at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, NY.
Mrs. Zito attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School where she majored in home economics. She worked in clerical positions at various local businesses including McCrory's Department Store, Airco Speer and Boat “N” Bus Tours. She was also an Avon representative for many years and made many friends during that time. In her later years, she enjoyed going to the casino. Ann was a past member of the Altar and Rosary Society at the former St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Niagara Falls, NY. Most of all Anna will be remembered for her "listening ear". She befriended everyone she met and was always ready to listen with a compassionate heart.
In addition to her husband of 63 years, Mrs. Zito is survived by three children, Yvonne (Daniel) Anderson of Niagara Falls, NY, Joseph (Cheryl) Zito of Grand Island, NY and John (Carolyn) Zito of Lewiston, NY; seven grandchildren, Brett and Matthew Anderson, Nikki Ann, Erik, Dominic, Michael and Anthony Zito; one sister, Flora (Renato) DiNobile of Port Colborne, ON, Canada as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by two daughters, Ann and Betty Ann and one brother, Julio (Mafalda "Mickey" of Wheatfield, NY) Pietrangeli.
Mrs. Zito donated her body to the University at Buffalo's Anatomical Gift Program for medical research. There will be a Memorial Mass in celebration of her life on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 12 noon at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Stewart Lindsay, O.S.F.S. officiating. Donations in Anna's memory may be made to the Salesians of Don Bosco at St. Philip the Apostle Residence, 6410 East Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL 33610 or to Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.
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