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PAUL ZOITO Obituary


PAUL ALLEN ZOITO
August 11, 1959 ~ October 20, 2012
"Paul will be most remembered for his
infectious laugh and tender warm heart."

Paul Allen Zoito, age 53, from Vancouver, WA, passed away on Sat., Oct. 20th, 2012 in his home. He was born in North Adams, MA and was a graduate of McCann Tech and Purdue University where he received a Bachelor's degree in Design Engineering.
Paul worked for various companies and ran his own company before finishing his career at Trimble Navigation, in Corvallis, OR. One of Paul's proudest moments of his career was when he went before the Joint Chiefs of Staff to display and answer questions for various military radios.
Paul was a very dedicated family man. He loved taking trips with his wife to Alaska and while there, enjoyed dog sledding and whale watching.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 24 1/2 years, Teresa L. Zoito and their two dogs, Nala and Roo of Vancouver; brother, Tony (Janine) Zoito of Pittsfield, MA; brother, Officer Al (Paula) Zoito of North Adams, MA; mother- in-law, Georgia Freeman of Fort Wayne, IN; sister-in-law, Connie (John) Lierer and family, Cincinnati, OH; brother-in-law, Jim Freeman and family, Lakewood, CA; sister- in-law, Dawn (Scott) Craven, Lakewood, CA; and his dear friend, Fred (Sherri) Thompson, Williamstown, MA.
He was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Savior; his loving parents, Tony Sr. and Rita Zoito; and loving father-in-law, Billy Freeman.
A memorial service will be held Thurs., October 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, 302 W. 11th Street, Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be directed to The Wounded Warriors Project, St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Please share memories at www.Hamiltonmylan.com and www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Oct. 24, 2012.
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To The Greatest Man In The Universe. You gave me so much love and happiness in our short time together. You taught me so much and my life is so much richer because you were in it. I am so lost without you. I promise to keep our dreams moving forward and keep your spirit alive. I love you so very much. Until we meet again my love. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Teresa Zoito

October 30, 2012

God speed old friend, can't believe we are so far from those teen years. Thanks for being part of some really great memories. Always a smile, always a story. Sorry we lost touch but we'll meet again, sit on the picnic table above and watch the world go by.........

Jo

October 29, 2012

I worked with Paul for some time, and his candid sense of humor always made me smile. He was bright, intuitive, and always willing to do what had to get done. He will be sorely missed!
My prayers to his friends and families.

Aaron Logan

October 29, 2012

I wish I would have told you how much I appreciated everything that you and Teresa did for Cayce and me.
Walk with the angels and I will see you again someday.
Patrick & Cayce Reynolds

Patrick Reynolds

October 27, 2012

A kind soul and heart that will always live in our hearts ... he really is and always will be one of my favorite people that I have meet on this journey of life ...my heart goes out to his kind and loving wife also along with his dogs. Words are hard to find sometimes in what I do ... Thank You Paul for letting me in on your life and instead of me helping you .. you instead my friend taught me so much more and helped me more than you never knew.. my hearts and prayers to your loving wife . I could see you two adored each other and for that I know both of you were truly blessed.

Gail RN

October 26, 2012

With my deepest sympathy to my cousins and their families. May you find comfort knowing your brother is with Jesus and our loved ones who proceed us in death.

Jude Marie Goudreau

October 25, 2012

Dear Tony,Albert and family I was so sorry to hear about Paul, My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I have many wonderful memories of all of us together on Sundays at Nani's house. My love to all of you, Judy

Judith A. Goudreau Iacuessa

October 25, 2012

Paul was one of the most friendly people I had ever met. I always looked forward to seeing him and his smile. Because of Paul's great stories of Alaska, this will be a cruise I take one day.
Your smile and laughter will be missed.

Shannon Schram

October 25, 2012

I will always rember Paul's laughter and he rescuing me when I locked myself out of my apartment many years ago.

Darlene Lebrecht

October 25, 2012

Paul Zoito was one of my most favorite patients, I had the privilege to serve as his Dental Assistant.
He was always so pleasant to be around, and had so much great information to share all the time.
I told him he was one of the smartest people I knew. Of course he laughed at that and then cracked a joke!
You will be so missed Paul....Your friend Trisha

Trisha Clover

October 24, 2012

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