Paul M. Zito, Sr

Paul M. Zito, Sr. of Tequesta, Florida died suddenly on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Sondra Zito; devoted father of Paul M. Zito, Jr. and Elizabeth Zito; loving grandfather of James Diethrich, Kathleen Cuda, Angela Cuda, Ashley Zito and Kristen Cuda; brother of Stephen Zito; son of Stephen and Dora Zito who preceded Paul in death, along with Paul's first wife Kathleen Zito.

Paul's business career included working for United Technologies, where he rose to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Bacharach Instruments Company (which later became Bacharach, Inc.), a company specializing in the manufacture and sale of gas detection equipment. In 1986, Paul acquired the company from United Technologies, and he continued to operate Bacharach until he sold the company in 2007 . Bacharach’s principal offices were located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, but the company operated on a national and international basis with other offices both in North America and overseas.

Following the sale of Bachrach and his retirement, Paul relocated to Tequesta Florida, where he focused on enjoying family time and the antics of his Chihuahua family.

Paul will be greatly missed by many good friends and loving family members. Visitation will be at Aycock-Riverside Funeral Home 1112 N. Military Trail Jupiter, Florida on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM Thursday 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Mass will be held at Saint Jude Catholic Church in Tequesta on Friday at 10 AM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Scholastica Catholic Church in Aspinwall, PA on Wednesday, March 16th at 10 AM.