Eleanore M. Zito

Eleanore M. Zito, 88 peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 20, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in New York City and attended Cathedral High School. Eleanore then attended St. Joseph's School of Practical Nursing in Yonkers, NY and worked as a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Yonkers, NY prior to marrying in 1958.

After moving to Somerset County in the mid-1960s, Eleanore worked for a number of different companies including Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) from which she retired in 1996. Her joys were spending time with her family and friends and reminiscing about "the good ol' days" through stories and photos. She had a special love and compassion for flowers and all God's creatures, big and small, including her two sweet cats, Gracie and Mittens.

Eleanore was a communicant of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Bridgewater for nearly 60 years. She participated in a number of church organizations and volunteered her time to the church in numerous capacities. She always saw the bright side, always had a smile on her face, and was at her best when helping others. She will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Frank Zito, as well as her four older siblings Theresa Falcon, Rudy Geitner, Rev. John Geitner, and Albert Geitner. She is survived by her children, Maryanne Barna (Doug Barna), Bernadette Pagano (Joseph Pagano), Theresa Reynolds, (Theodore Reynolds), and Christopher Zito (Linda Zito) and four grandsons, Matthew, Ryan, Christopher, and Steven

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church, 60 Maple Street, Bridgewater.

Interment will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery Mausoleum.