Annette Zoiti (née Montini), 88, of Hopewell Township, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 25th, 2025, at Franciscan Manor in Patterson Township.
She was born in Aliquippa on July 29th, 1936, a daughter of the late Sylvester “Silver” and Adeline “Lena” Montini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Zoiti, her parents-in-law, Antonio and Carmela Zoiti, her brother, Anthony Montini, her brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Clara Montini, her sister, Shirley Diecks, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nancy and Vince Bozza, her sisters-in-law: Helen Zoiti, Rosie Lulevitch, Frances Dionisio, and Clara Montini; as well as her nephews, Jackie Bozza and Robert Montini and her life-long friend Carol Unis.
She is survived by her son, Anthony (Crystal) Zoiti, her daughter, Sylvia (Tony) Guy, her four grandchildren: Cody Zoiti, Sean Zoiti, Logan Zoiti, and Marissa (Zack) Hayward; as well as her four great-grandchildren: Eli Zoiti, Cooper Hayward, Noah Hayward and Adeline Hayward, her brother, Michael Montini, her brother-in-law, Ronald “Lefty” Dionisio; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Annette was a proud graduate of Aliquippa High School with the Class of 1954. She was the former general manager of The Airport Hotel located at the old Pittsburgh International Airport. Upon “retiring”, she spent over 25 years working at Kaufman’s, then later Macy’s as a sales associate at the Beaver Valley Mall. What started as a retirement job quickly became one of her greatest joys. Annette loved getting to know her customers and took pride in making each person feel welcome and valued.
On November 7th, 1959, Annette married the love of her life, the late Joseph “Weiners” Zoiti. They were blessed with 2 children and built their family on the values of faith and love.
Annette was gifted with the natural ability of being a caretaker. Lovingly referred to by her family as “Dr. Montini”, she had a way of making people feel special, loved and at ease. Taking care of others brought her genuine joy, and she did so with grace and kindness. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Aliquippa, part of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish.
In her free time, Annette enjoyed going to “the track” to play the slots, she was always chasing her big win.
Friends will be received on Monday, June 30th from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES- 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 10 a.m. at St. Titus Church, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa. The family is requesting that everyone meet directly at the church. Father Howard Campbell will officiate.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Timothy Jackson for the many years of devoted compassion and care for Annette, and the staff at Franciscan Manor for the love and care during her time spent there.
