Evelyn Zingone, a longtime resident of the Bronx, died on August 12, 2026. She was 89.
Mrs. Zingone was born on May 16, 1937 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to the late Marcelino Guma Cortez and Dolores Rosado Guma. Education was one of the great passions of her life. For many years, she dedicated herself to teaching English as a second language to children in the public schools. She had a remarkable patience and a gentle, caring nature, always willing to give her time and encouragement to children who needed extra help. She believed deeply in the importance of education and understood that a teacher could make a lasting difference in a child’s life.
Her love of teaching extended beyond the classroom. She also had the privilege of teaching Spanish to priests at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, sharing her knowledge and love of language with the same kindness and enthusiasm that she brought to everything she did.
She also had a deep love for nature and found great joy and peace in her flower garden. She was especially passionate about her roses, taking great pride in nurturing them and watching them bloom. Her garden was a reflection of her—beautiful, patient, and full of life. She found happiness in the simple beauty of nature and took pleasure in sharing that beauty with those around her.
She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Zingone; her children, Ricardo Zingone, Eva Zingone, Nicholas Zingone, and Mary Zingone-Walker; her daughter-in-law, Adriana Zingone; her grandchildren, Erica Zingone, Jennifer Zingone, Ariel Zingone, and Michael Zingone; her sister, Alicia Veliz; her brother-in-law, Luis Veliz; and many nieces and nephews .
Visiting will be Sunday, August 16 from 4-8pm at John Dormi & Sons Funeral Home, 1121 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 17 at 10am at St. Raymond’s Church, Castle Hill and East Tremont Avenues, Bronx. Entombment will follow at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, 2600 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx.
Our dear Aunt Evelyn’s life was a beautiful example of kindness, patience, and love. Knowing how she devoted herself to teaching children English as a second language, and later shared her Spanish with priests at St. Joseph’s Seminary, reminds me how deeply she believed in the power of education and in helping others grow. She showed us, through her example, that a teacher can touch hearts and change lives in ways that last forever.
I will always remember her gentle voice, her caring nature, and the way she encouraged those who needed a little extra help—whether in the classroom, in the family, or in life. Her love for her flower garden, especially her roses, was another reflection of who she was: patient, nurturing, and full of quiet joy. The beauty she created there mirrors the beauty she brought into our lives.
Aunt Evelyn will live on in our memories and in the values she passed down to us. Her nephew Edgar and family, Edna, Zoe, and Camille Garcia, are grateful for the time we had with her, for her example, and for the love she gave so generously. May her memory be a blessing, and may she rest in peace.
Dear Zingone Family,
The light from those we love
Can never be dimmed
What an accomplished wonderful woman. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Hines Family,
Jeff, Suzanne and Phoebe