Maria M. Zita Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Maria M. Zita of Hamilton, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Maria left this world on September 19, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vincenzo Manera and Filomena Manera (Lombardi); and her husband Ersilio Zita. She is survived by: her daughters, Patrizia Zita (Jacob Genovay) and Diana Zita (Frank Gibson); her grandchildren, Conner Vorona, Julia, Laura Genovay and Alexander Vorona; her sisters, Anna Russo, Lidia Izzo and Mafalda Diana; and her sisters-in-law, Lillina DiRienzo and Teresina Napoletano. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, September 25th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Cellini Funeral Home (2365 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, September 25th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony's Church (626 S Olden Ave, Trenton, NJ 08610). A committal service was held on Wednesday, September 25th 2024 at 12:15 PM at the Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery (400 Woolsey St, Hamilton Township, NJ 08610).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Maria's memory to the Hamilton Area YMCA, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619.
