Michael Dante Zito, 90, of Saint Petersburg, FL, formerly of Easton, Hellertown, and Roseto, PA as well as Naples, FL, died peacefully on August 3rd at his home in St Pete.

Mike was born September 23rd, 1918 in Roseto to the late Mary Moffo Zito and Michael A. Zito of Roseto Valfortore, Italy. He was married to the late Mary Giralico Zito also of Roseto, PA, for 64 years. .

Mike was a General Foreman and Supervisor in the Blast Furnace Division of the former Bethlehem Steel Company for 37 years until retiring in 1978. He was also an accomplished carpenter.

Michael was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hellertown, where he was Past President of its Consistory and past chairman of the building committee. He was a Boy Scout Leader both in Roseto and later in Hellertown. Mike was Past President of the Hellertown Lions Club. He was a charter member of The Italian Singers and Dancers of the Lehigh Valley, also known as I Pasani.

Survivors: Surviving is a daughter, Ruth E. Rohland of Wimauma, FL, a son Michael P. Zito of St Peterburg, FL and daughter, Naomi M. Spurlock of Newport, DE. Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Michael, Kerrey, Ethan, Shannon, Heidi, Heather, Stephanie, Christopher, Lacy; ten great grandchildren: Kayla, Tyler, Tommy, Taylor, Katlyn, Mason, Kelsey, Bailie, Michael T, and one due shortly; and one great great granddaughter: Marlee.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street, Hellertown and 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Friday at church. The service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the First United Church of Christ, 501 Northampton St. Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Roseto Presbyterian Cemetery, Roseto.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33760.