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Filippo Silvestre Zito Sr.

Filippo Silvestre Zito Sr.  obituary, Porterville , CA

Filippo Zito Obituary

Filippo Silvestre Zito, Sr., 59, passed away Monday, May 8th, with his loving family by his side. Filippo left behind his wife of 40 years, Darlene, his children, Gaylene Sharp, Jaclyn (Daniel Leyva), Filippo Zito, Jr. (Kimberly), his mother, Giuseppina, his seven grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Giuseppe.
Filippo was a ranch hand for 25-plus years and he loved his job. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed family camping trips and playing with his grandkids: Megan, Zackery, Juliette, Liam, JacobPaul, Maya, and Nicole.
He will be greatly missed and forever loved.

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Published by The Porterville Recorder from May 15 to May 16, 2017.

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KELLEY

May 17, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARING IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV.17:17

Susan Henschel

May 16, 2017

Prayers are sent to the whole Zito family. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you have.

PASCUAL GOMEZ

May 15, 2017

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

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