Joanne D. Zito

July 25, 1944 - December 24, 2016

Joanne D. Zito (nee Provenzano) Of Channahon, IL late of Naperville and Plainfield, IL. December 24, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born July 25, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio. Graduated from Elmhurst College. Mrs. Zito started her career as a nursing student but followed her heart back to teaching. Beloved wife of the late Anthony S. Zito, Jr. Will be deeply missed by her children, Judith (John) Nash and Thaddeus (Gina) Zito; grandchildren, Lilith and Scarlett Nash and Samuel Zito all of Channahon; brothers, Michael and Joseph Provenzano of Cleveland and numerous other family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Ida (nee Papilli) Provenzano. Memorial Mass at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at St. Ann Catholic Church located at 24500 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon. Family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until Mass begins. Private Interment in Cleveland, Ohio at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Heart Association or the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill would be appreciated. A special memory of our Mom shared is the greatest gift. Arrangements entrusted to The Maple Funeral Home, Channahon. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com