My fondest memories of my beloved friend Kathy began many years ago when we were young  fresh out of high school  and landed our first job at Curtis Hixon Convention Center.  We were both thrilled to work at such an exciting event facility.  We were strangers  who bonded immediately &  that is where our journey and lifelong  friendship began.  We went through so many challenges there because of our supervisor who found it necessary to be mean to us & mentally abuse us daily. We  kept each other sane and continually leaned on each other to get through it. Our strength was in each other because we wanted to stay working together and truly enjoyed our jobs, excluding her.  After years of trying to make myself stay because of our strong bond I had to leave as  I was  getting married and my then fiance, Ronnie, said he was not going to let her cause me a nervous breakdown.  I left but my heart was heavy leaving Kathy behind.  I have to believe it was God's will for me to move on because I transferred to the City Traffic Engineering Dept. and that is where I met and worked with a fine young man named Joe Zambito who had been through a rough marriage breakup and was looking for a good girl.  Meanwhile, I was still close to Kathy who was looking to date a good man.  Needless to say, I paired them together and the rest is history.   Up to today, that has been one of my proudest accomplishments in life.  I know my dear friend always appreciated that gift I gave her of finding the love of her life because  she always told me so.   We may not have seen each other as often as we would like in our 50+ years of friendship but our hearts were always in sync.  We never lost touch as we
talked on the phone regularly about our lives and never failed to laugh at all we had shared together at our first job. I will never forget you and will always cherish the fond memories we made together! Heaven has a new angel in you to watch over us now!   Loving you always, your forever friend Mima

Thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort, take solace in all the precious memories you have of her.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  


 We will always have fond memories of the annual summer vacations at Indian Rocks Beach. Always a great time.  Her Forth of July/Labor Day  Crab Enchilado sauce was always excellent,  and Kathy's and Joe's Roast Pork with Yuca made for a delicious annual Nocha Buena  get together with family and friends.  Thanks for the memories....

Bob & Cindy Zambito


Dear Joe, Ashlie, Tifaney and Tami,

We must remember that where Kathy is now there is no sickness or pain.
We will meet again my dear Cousin Kathy.

With Much Love,
 Sharon





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Mrs. Zambito  is also survived by her loving Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

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Kathleen Ann Zambito

August 7, 1946 – March 20, 2018

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