Mary Jean “Jeanie” Zito, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 3, 2026, at Elderwood of Grand Island. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lucy (Neri) and late John “Jack” Martin. On February 17, 1962, she married James V. Zito II at St. Joseph’s Church in Niagara Falls. Mr. Zito predeceased her on September 28, 2004.

Jeanie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1958. She was a familiar face at Niagara County Savings Bank, Norstar and Fleet bank, all in Niagara Falls, having worked for many years as a bank teller. She loved to travel with her husband and was an avid reader. The most important thing in her life was her family and she cherished the time with her grandchildren.

Jeanie is survived by her children, Deborah Zito, Lisa (Gary) Amato, and James (Rena) Zito III; her grandchildren, Alexa Amato, Jennifer (Troy Licastro) Amato and Milo Zito; her siblings Ed “Buster” (late Paula) Mash and Mary Ellen (Late Herbert) Eddings; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 4 - 7 PM with funeral services to be conducted at 7:00 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Committal services will be held on Friday, October 16 at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 3806 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14301. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo in memory of Jeanie. For condolences, please visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com.