Winifred M. Zingali

Winifred M. Zingali, 88, died peacefully at her home on October 20, 2021.

Winnie was born in Fair Haven, July 26, 1933, the daughter of John and Margaret (Kelley) Minogue.

She was a 1951 graduate of Fair Haven High School.

She worked as a switchboard operator beginning in Fair Haven in the mid-1950’s and later in Rutland for New England Telephone, retiring in 1984.

She enjoyed going to the monthly lunches with the ‘telephone girls’ and playing golf with her friends.  For over 40 years Winnie was a coach’s wife supporting and cheering on her husband and the Mount St. Joseph Academy Football team.

She married Anthony Zingali on August 8, 1959 in Fair Haven.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Church.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Tony Zingali of Rutland; 2 daughters, Michele (and Rick) Jones of Proctor and Ann Hicks of West Rutland; special niece Sheila (Danny) Dallaire of Bristol, CT; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; 3 brothers, John Minogue, William Minogue and Joseph Minogue; niece Eileen Minogue and son-in-law David Hicks.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Peter’s Church at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fair Haven.

The family would like to thank the VNA & Hospice for their wonderful care during this difficult time.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church, 134 Convent Ave, Rutland, VT  05701 or the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, 7 Albert Cree Dr. Rutland, VT 05701.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.