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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.
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