Mary Rita (Gubitosa) Zingaretti
Born: Wed., Jul. 6, 1949
Died: Fri., Jun. 19, 2020
Interment
Fri., Jun. 26, 2020
Location: Mount Olivet Cemetery
Mass of Christian Burial
9:30 AM Fri., Jun. 26, 2020
Location: St. Joseph Marello Parish
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Mary Gubitosa-Zingaretti, 70, of Hanover Twp, PA and Bradenton, FL passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, FL after a short battle with cancer.
Born in Pittston, July 6,1949, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Rita Castellani Gubitosa.
She was also preceded in death by her brother Dr. Carmen Gubitosa, MD, and her sister Elissa Gubitosa-Warner.
Mary was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, class of 1967, and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Education from College Misericordia and a Master's Degree from Marywood University. She taught Elementary Special Education for several years in the Pittston Area School District before embarking on a life of travel with her husband. She was a snowbird for the last 20 years of her life spending winters in Florida and summer in Pennsylvania.
She was truly one of a kind. Always swam against the current and didn't like to hear: You can't do that!! Being a true conservative, she was very involved in politics and would always try her best, using truth and logic, to convince the liberals
in her family why they were wrong!!! Yes, she did try !
She was noted for many things: "Worlds Best Pizza Maker", a title bestowed upon her by her late brother Carmen. "Santa Claus" for her yearly distribution of Christmas presents to her extended family and "A Hoot" a name bestowed upon her by her cousins to describe their encounters with her. She would pray like an Angel and curse like a sailor.
That's how she rolled. She was also the most loving wife a man could ever hope for.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, David Zingaretti, Bradenton, FL, her Aunt Mary Zorzi, Wilkes-Barre, PA, her Uncle James Gilmartin, Hamburg, PA and a gaggle of nieces,nephews and cousins!!
Mary's husband would like to thank Dr Ian Kahane, Bradenton, FL for his excellent care and counsel during her difficult time and Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton, FL for their compassionate care at the end of her life.
A Mass of Christian burial on Friday)at 9:30am at St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St.,Pittston.
Those attending are required to wear a mask and abide by state and CDC social distancing guidelines, due to COVID -19.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton Section of Kingston Twp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Tidewell Hospice, 2504 34th Avenue W, Bradenton, FL 34205.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter,Pa.18643
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
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Hugh Shields
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Posted Mon June 22, 2020
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To David ,
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I loved visiting with Mary and you when we got together. Many prayers for you and your family in finding peace ,
Much Love,
Hugh Shields
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Jim & Cathy Castellani
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Posted Mon June 22, 2020
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Dave,
We share with you in the sadness of Mary's passing. We love her dearly. We also loved her spirit, wit, beauty and tenacity. Yes, she was a "hoot." See you as soon as possible.
With love...
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Kathy Callaghan
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Posted Thu June 25, 2020
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To Mary's family, my sincerest condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss. My name will not be familiar, my mom Martha was aunt Rita's maid of honor and Carmen's God mother. I have wonderful memories of visiting the family, especially Mary, being the youngest, she was stuck with us, it was always a good time, please take care, and know I will cherish those memories. CT
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Kurt Warner
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Posted Thu June 25, 2020
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Uncle Dave,
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I will always have fond memories of my Aunt and our many days spent together. I will never forget the many smiles we exchanged amidst our very spirited debates. I will miss her immensely.
Love,
Kurt
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