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Helen Joanne Clement Zito

Helen Joanne Clement Zito obituary, Metairie, LA

Helen Zito Obituary

ZITO Helen Joanne Clement Zito passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. She was 85, a native of St. Rose, LA and a resident of Kenner. She worked as a secretary for the City of Kenner and retired after 20 years of service. Helen actively participated with the St. Rosalie Society and St. Joseph Altar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kenner. Wife of the late James Anthony Zito. Beloved mother of James Zito, Jr. (Gicela), Patricia Zito (late David McGovern), Michael Zito and the late Gary and Kerry Zito. Daughter of the late Ora Keller and Paul L. Clement. Sister of the late Calvin, Paul and Teddy Clement. Grandmother of Clifton McGovern (Melissa), Shaun McGovern, Kerri McGovern Diaz (David), Chad and Chelsey Zito. Great-grandmother of Coby, Drenon and Bailey. Also survived by her beloved dog, Luckie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 500 Minor St., Kenner on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Visitation at the church on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider masses or a donation to the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana, 8200 Hampson St., N.O., LA 70118, www.kidneyla.org in Helen's name. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 28 to May 29, 2013.

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Bartlyn Macaluso-David

May 31, 2013

So sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Bartlyn Macaluso-David

Donna Messina

May 31, 2013

Like a mother to me and many. Many miles apart with memories that will never be forgotten. A family that is deeply loved and cherished. She is now with her true love once again. And I too look forward to the time we will spend together, once again. Rest in peace our sweet ANGEL.
Love U Helen
Donna

Jimmy & Michelle Guttierrez

May 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lena C Wimprine

May 29, 2013

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a Beautiful, Sweet, Compassionate, and Understanding Woman. I have known Mrs. Helen all my life and she was always a join to speak to. I remember her and her husband growing up. Such a wonderful example of a Loving Couple. My God Bless this Beautiful Family in their Time of need. Love each of everyone of you. With all my Love.

Mary Alice Duffard

May 29, 2013

My sincere condolences to Helen's extended family.I have not seen her since "Our Family Reunion" in 1985.
My father was her cousin, Lionel Trosclair.

David Cortez

May 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

The Cortez Family,

Jerry, Mark, David, Matthew & Mary Grace

Thelma, CJ, Nancy, Brenda

May 29, 2013

We loved your Mom and will miss her dearly. Her and Mom were best friends and we will think of her daily and all of you in these hard times.
love

May 29, 2013

Patty & Mike, Your in our thoughts & prayers.
Courtney Family

Ann Harris

May 29, 2013

Patty Mc may God continue to Bless you and your family in your time of Sorrow.

May 28, 2013

LET NOT THE HEART BE TROUBLED.
JOHNNY PARNELL

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