Pauline Zambito's Obituary
Pauline “Polly” P. Zambito, 93, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 24, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1931, in Tampa, to Fred and Mary Papia, both deceased. Polly was a lifelong resident of Tampa and attended Jefferson High School and the University of Tampa. She is preceded in death by her high school sweetheart, Nelson P. Zambito, whom she was married to for 70 years. She is survived by her sister, Mary Teresa PapiaTimmons,children Nelson A. Zambito(fiancée Mica), Andrea Zambito Molony(husband Dan), Dorene Zambito, Jenifer Zambito Prado (husband JC), Stephen Zambito (wife Anna); 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, nephew Harry P. Timmons Jr. and niece Lisa A. Timmons. A funeral mass will be held Friday, September 19, at 11:00 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, followed by a reception in the parish hall. Family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated.
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