Obituary

Annette Zoiti (née Montini), age 88, of Hopewell Township, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Franciscan Manor in Patterson Township. 

Born in Aliquippa on July 29, 1936, Annette was the daughter of the late Sylvester “Silver” and Adeline “Lena” Montini. 

Annette was a proud graduate of Aliquippa High School, Class of 1954. She was the former general manager of The Airport Hotel located at the old Pittsburgh International Airport. Upon “retiring”, she spent 25+ years working at Kaufman’s 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 7, 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 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. While she will be missed dearly, we like to think she’s finally hit the jackpot in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Zoiti; her parents, Sylvester and Adeline Montini; 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; her nephews, Jackie Bozza and Robert Montini; and her life-long friend Carol Unis.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, son Anthony (Crystal) Zoiti, and daughter Sylvia (Tony) Guy; Her four grandchildren: Cody Zoiti, Sean Zoiti, Logan Zoiti, and Marissa (Zack) Hayward; and her four great-grandchildren Eli Zoiti, Cooper Hayward, Noah Hayward, and Adeline Hayward. She is also survived by her brother Michael Montini; her brother-in-law Ronald “Lefty” Dionisio; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Monday, June 30^th from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS- 340 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 1^st at 10am at St. Titus Church of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish- 952 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa PA 15001.  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.