4/7/1936 – 3/1/2023
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Ada Rachel Zingaro, 86, peacefully passed away at home in Yorktown Heights, NY, surrounded by her loving family.
Ada was born on April 7, 1936 in Mount Vernon, NY to Gaetano and Rachel (Bucci) Guglielmucci. She married and was blessed with five wonderful children.
Ada worked as a cashier for more than 30 years at Shop Rite in Cortlandt Manor, NY. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Her family was the passion of her life. She loved doing anything that revolved around her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren, whom she adored. Ada was always smiling and had a great energy that people loved to be around. She took great pride in her appearance and absolutely loved the color red. She enjoyed shopping and collecting Buffalo head nickels.
She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her and loved her.
Ada is survived by her beloved children, Guy Zingaro (Betsy Schratz), Gary (Susan) Zingaro, Anthony Zingaro and Maggie Zingaro. Sadly, she was predeceased by her dearly loved daughter, Toni Zingaro, in 1981. She is survived by her 10 treasured grandchildren, Tina Gilbert, Christal Jose, Carly Roche, DeAnna Luzzi, Amanda Kleinmann, John Jose, Jon Zingaro, Katie Gambino, Milton Jose and Brett Zingaro; her 11 great-grandchildren, Mia, Brentley, Leilani, Luke, Leo, Arianna, Anya, Kai’la, Sienna, Lydia and Maura. Sadly, she is predeceased by her cherished granddaughter, Alyssa Zingaro, who passed away in 2010. Ada is survived by her sister, Betty Doris and is predeceased by her sisters Connie Flora and Phil Petrillo, along with her brother Frank Grande. Her in-laws Angelo Flora, Monica Grande and Sam Petrillo all predeceased her as well.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cargain Funeral Home, 418 Route 6 (GPS 418 US-6), Mahopac, NY. At Ada’s request, please wear red, if possible.
A Prayer Service and Blessing to celebrate and honor Ada’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, following the visitation at Cargain Funeral Home in Mahopac, NY.
Following the service, Ada, will be escorted to her final resting place at the Raymond Hill Cemetery, Route 52, Carmel, NY.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cargain Funeral Homes, Inc., 418 Route 6 (GPS US-6), Mahopac, NY10541, 845-628-5655, www.cargainfuneralhomes.com.