Obituary: Cecile Zito

Cecile B. (St. Pierrre) Zito of Lamb Street in Attleboro died Friday at the Golden Living Garden Place. She was 91.

She was the wife of the late Ralph Zito. They were married for more than 65 years.

Zito was born in Attleboro to John B. and Alice B. (Blais) St. Pierre. She and her husband were the owners of South Main Oil Co. for more than 40 years.

She has been a lifelong resident of Attleboro and a parishioner of the former St. Joseph Church.

The family said, "Sincerest thanks to all the caring staff at Golden Living Garden Place of Attleboro."

Zito is survived by her son Alphonse and his wife Elizabeth; daughters Pamela and her husband Joseph Frohwitter and Linda Zito and Dalida Lachapelle of Attleboro; sisters Irene Hanley and Jeanne Morin; grandchildren Corinne, John, Leslie, David and Amber; great-grandchildren Michael, Ashley, Matthew, Nadene and Josephine as well as many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will take place Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home, located at 126 South Main St. in Attleboro. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery in Attleboro.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Gifts in Zito's memory can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. You can also call 800-272-3900 or go to www.alz.org.

To light a candle, sign memorial register or get facility directions, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call 508–222-0498.