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Anthony Joseph "AJ" Zito Jr.

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ZITO Anthony "AJ" Joseph Zito, Jr., age 77, died on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. He was the beloved husband of the late Carole Elizabeth Defourneaux Zito. Father of Alan, Tommy, and Paul Zito, Kathy Lanier, Vicky Zawadzki and the late Stephen Zito. Son of the late Stella Justine Chauvin and Anthony Joseph Zito, Sr. Survived by ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters: Anna Mary Girard and Ada Katherine Harvard and his dear loving friend, Ms. Magda Burkhardt. Mr. Zito was retired from the Water Works of Jefferson Parish and owned A.J.'s Shoe Repair on Jefferson Highway. He frequently visited the Senior Citizen Centers of Jefferson Parish. He enjoyed being a member of the Center of Jesus the Lord. Mr. Zito was a lifelong resident of Jefferson, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of GARDEN OF MEMORIES FUNERAL HOME, 4900 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:30am. Visitation will begin at 9:00am and continue until funeral time. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Center of Jesus the Lord, 1236 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, La. 70116 preferred. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.legacy.com. For information please call (504 )833-3786.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 10, 2008.

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Jesse Herman Jones

August 7, 2008

To Family & Friends:
I graduated from High School With A.J.. I recently heard of his death, and would like to let the family know that he was a dear friend in school, and a real joy to be called his friend. My prayers are with the family during this time

Your Montana Girl

July 24, 2008

Paul,

I just received word about your dad. I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and spencer as they are each day. May your memories help you through this ruff time.

take care

Esta Oubre

July 12, 2008

Kathy and family,

So sorry to hear about your father's death. I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Kim McDuffie

July 11, 2008

To the Zito family:
I lived next door to Mr. AJ for about 8 years and just learned of his passing today. My prayers are with you during this time. Mr. AJ was a kind person.

Stella K. Thornton

July 10, 2008

Tommy,
I know how little words written on a page could possibly mean to you at such a time. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead and that you and your family are in my prayers.

dennis kathy bonnet

July 10, 2008

mouse our sympathy for you and all your family. may god blessyou.we will keep you all in our prayers.

Shelly Dugas

July 10, 2008

Paul,Vicky and all family memebers:
It saddens me to learn of Mr. AJ's passing. I pray for your family that God gives you the strenght to get through this difficult time.

Ron Jung

July 10, 2008

Tommy:
So sorry to read about the death of your father. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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