PVT Paul John Zito

PVT Paul John Zito was born in East Boston, Massachusetts on 9 Jan 1917 the first of 4 children that would be born to Angelo and Carmella (DeAngelis) Zito. His father was a native of Salerno, Italy. The extended family, which included Paul's grandparents, lived together in his grandfather's home at 83 Chelsea Street in East Boston. Paul's father worked for and rented from his older brother Vincent Zito in a trucking firm and later opened his own firm. Paul completed the first year of high school and then went to work for his father as a driver. He was able to complete high school later.

Paul was drafted in October 1943. After about 5 months of basic military training he was sent to England in early 1944. After D-Day the 116th Infantry required a number of replacements.  PVT Zito was transferred from the replacement depot to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion 116th Infantry on 16 Jun 1944. He was killed in action 8-days later on 24 Jun 1944.

PVT Zito rests forever in the Normandy American Cemetery.

Brother, Joseph Paul Zito, was serving as a Platoon Sergeant in the Marine Corps when he was wounded in action during WWII.