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Joseph Zito

1927 - 2016

Joseph Zito obituary, 1927-2016, Collingdale, PA

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

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Marvil Funeral Home, Ltd. - Darby

1110 Main St.

Darby, Pennsylvania

Joseph Zito Obituary

1927 -2016 Joseph Zito, age 88, of Collingdale, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Born and raised in North Philadelphia’s “Little Italy” neighborhood, he was the son of the late Nicola and Lucy (nee Picconini) Zito. He had been a resident of Collingdale since the early 1950s. Mr. Zito was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II. He had been a milkman for Sealtest Dairy in Swarthmore/Wallingford for 25 years before retiring in 1977. He then worked as a job coach for Delaware County Intermediate Unit, retiring after 11 years. Mr. Zito was a member of St. Joseph Church, serving as an usher for 52 years. He was a 4th Degree Knight and founding member of the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Chapter 8924. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Dorothy (nee Strittmatter) Zito. He is survived by his children, JoAnn D. Young (Don) and Joseph Zito. He is also survived by his brothers, Alfred, Laurence, and Alexander Zito; 3 grandchildren, Donald Young, Jr., Cynthia Rankin, and Brian R. Young; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, 500 Woodlawn Ave., Collingdale. There will be a Viewing 9:30-10:30 a.m. in church. Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Contributions to St. Joseph Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. The Guest Book may be signed online at www.marvilfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Marvil Funeral Home, Ltd.

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Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2016.

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Donald Young

February 18, 2019

Pop its so hard somedays. But i think of you and all the great times we had and it seems to melt those hard days away. The boys are getting so big. I know you would be proud. I love you and miss you

Donald Young Jr.

May 20, 2016

pop,
its been 3 hard months with out you. miss you everyday. the boys miss you too. Connor talks about you every day. You would be proud of him at church. he is filling in for you as a greeter and doing the ushering. I love you and am counting the days until i see you again.

paul straube

February 28, 2016

I will miss Joe's greetings at St Josephs church on Sunday. He always had a smile on his face. He was a great guy!

February 27, 2016

Joe: It was a honot to have known you,you were. a wonderful neighbor and we were.blessed to have you as a friend.
Katleen and Len De Foggia

LOLITA JOHNSON

February 26, 2016

To The Zito Family,
God bless you all. I only met Mr. Zito twice and what a bright light he was. JoAnn and Dad came to the Tax Office and made us laugh. With his fancy walker and his bright smile with light hearted comments he was a pleasure. JoAnn and Don you took care of him well. I will keep you and the family in my prayers. From the H and R Block employees at the Penn Pines Shopping Center.

JACK COLLINS

February 26, 2016

Joe you will be greatly missed at church on Sunday's your big smile and warm greeting
Alice Benzing and Jack Collins neighbors from Westmont Dr

February 25, 2016

Joe was such a kind and generous man. Great tribute to him on Facebook Swarthmorewood Friends.

February 25, 2016

Joe was always Joe the Milkman to us growing up. One of the kindest and generous people I knew. Go to Swarthmorewood Friends on Facebook and see attribute to Joe

Marcina Piraino

February 25, 2016

I remember Joe well, growing up in Swarthmorewood, he would deliver to our house at least twice a week, he always made sure we had enough milk for my sister. What a nice person he was. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Dave, Susan and Thomas Ohrt

February 25, 2016

Mr. Zito will be missed every Sunday at Saint Joseph's Church. You always received a smile and a hello. He often told the altar servers "You did good today. Keep up the great work." Mr. Zito's smile and encouragement will be missed. Thank you and God Bless You, Mr. Zito.

Judy Dooley

February 25, 2016

Uncle Joe I will miss you terribly and will remember all of the good times our families has together at your home. Now you are with all of aunts and uncle that l grow up with in Heaven

christine stahl

February 25, 2016

Dear Joe, you made going to work fun. I will always remember your charm and wit. I will miss you more than words can express. Love, your friend Chris

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