Sophie M. (Annis) Zingali, 88, of Dartmouth died Wednesday August 10, 2011 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Violet (Holigitas) Annis, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth in 1990.
She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Mrs. Zingali was formerly employed as a nurse's aide at Our Lady's Haven for 17 years, and later performed private duty nursing. She had also previously worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
She loved animals, especially cats and dogs. She was very kind to people.
Survivors include her son, Martin Zingali; her stepchildren, Eric and Cathy; her special nephew, George Kontanis with whom she lived; her special niece, Patricia Gerrity; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Eva Hobson, Kula Kontanis, and Dora Gerrity, and former wife of the late Martin Zingali.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Cross Rd., Dartmouth. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 5-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.