FRANKFORT-Mrs. Mary L. (Zito) DiMartin, a lifelong Frankfort resident, most recently of the Sitrin Home, New Hartford, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2009 peacefully in that facility. Mary was born on March 4, 1916 in Frankfort, daughter of the late Salvatore and Congetta (LaPuma) Zito and educated in Frankfort schools. On October 25, 1941 she was united in marriage with Salvatore “Sam” DiMartin in St. Mary’s Church, Frankfort. He passed away on January 31, 1999. Mrs. DiMartin was last employed with the former Derby Sportswear in Herkimer and was a devoted, lifelong communicant of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Frankfort. Mary remained active in the church and belonged to the Columbiana Federation and Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Young at Heart Senior Citizens of Frankfort. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing and ceramics. Mary’s was the gentle heart of her family. Her love for her children and their families was steadfast, loyal and unconditional. She had a deep pride in her heritage and its traditions sharing them and passing them on to her loved ones. Her happiest moments were those spent amongst family gatherings at her home. She was loved and respected by all and admired for her special talents of cooking family favorites. Survivors include her beloved family: two sons: Joseph S. DiMartin and wife Janet of Frankfort, and Salvatore F. DiMartin and wife Linda of Frankfort; two sisters: Grace Cardinal of Frankfort and Nina VanValkenburg and husband Don of Ilion; her cherished grandchildren: Joseph M. DiMartin and special friend Pauline of Utica, Mary Lynn Critelli and husband Craig of Frankfort, Jessica DiMartin and fiancé Mike Atkinson of Frankfort, Salvatore “Sam” DiMartin, Jr. of Frankfort, and Vanessa Curley and husband Mike of Utica; five adored great grandchildren; four sisters in law: Rose Mary Zito and Jane Zito both of Frankfort, Diana DiMartin of Ilion and Julia DiMartin of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by four brothers: Jack Zito and his wife Stephanie Zito-Tamburro, Paul Zito, Ben Zito, and Frank Zito and wife Mary. She was also preceded in death by two in –laws: Angelo Cardinal and James DiMartin. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Frankfort on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 10:00 am until 11:15 a.m. Mrs. DiMartin’s funeral will commence at 11:15 a.m on Saturday, June 13th from the funeral home where prayer will take place and at 12 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church where the Rev. Alfred Lamanna, pastor emeritus will celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial assisted by Deacon James Bower. Funeral procession will follow to Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frankfort where she will be laid to rest with her husband Sam. Kindly consider memorial offerings to the Sitrin Home; envelopes are available at the funeral parlor. The family extends its deep and sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff of Sitrin Home, especially the therapists, nurses and aides for their loving care offered. The Young at Heart Senior Citizens are asked to gather at the Enea Family Funeral Home at 11 am on Saturday morning to conduct their service.