Antoinette (Procopio) Zangari's Obituary
Antoinette “Toni” Zangari, 84, of Cicero, passed away Friday at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born November 6, 1930 in Calabria, Italy, Toni immigrated to America at the age of 5 with her parents, Peter and Vittoria (Vaccaro) Procopio.
After graduating from Assumption High School, Toni married Peter Zangari in 1952 and together they raised their 5 children in North Syracuse. For several years, Toni worked at Chappell’s and later volunteered her time and talents to St. Peter’s Church rectory. Toni’s greatest joy of all was watching her grandchildren grow up with a rich Italian culture, all of which was fostered by Toni’s love of cooking and baking. Now, Toni’s children and grandchildren will continue her passion for having Sunday Dinner, Italian style.
She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Victor, Steve, and Dominick and her beloved sister, Jenny Ross.
Toni is survived by her husband Peter; sons, David (Francine), Peter (Donna) and Nick (Debbie); daughters, Doreen (Ed) Brisson and Lisa (Mark) LaMontagne; grandchildren, Anthony, David, Alexandra, Peter, Andrea, Allison, Leesa, Michael, Katherine, Joseph, Matthew, Haleigh, Maria, Olivia and Mia; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of Toni’s life at Noon at St. Rose of Lima Church. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Mausoleum, Baldwinsville. Family and friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.
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