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Mostly Cloudy Rockville Centre native Russell Zingale dies at 62
Russell W. Zingale, a Rockville Centre native, longtime resident of Wilton and devoted family man, died suddenly on Feb. 26 after suffering a fatal stroke due to complications from a rare infection. He was 62.
Born on May 29, 1959, in Rockville Centre, Zingale was the youngest child of Henry Zingale and Florence Volpe. He was raised in Valley Stream, and attended St. John’s University. A highly regarded media executive, Zingale was president of U.S. International Media and a founding partner of MatrixPoint Consultancy. Throughout his career, he held senior positions at Carat, Media Storm, Aegis/Dentsu and Initiative.
Zingale was an avid traveler, golfer, car enthusiast and devout Green Bay Packers fan. Above all, he enjoyed relaxing on his veranda and sipping coffee with Jeanne, the love of his life. Zingale was predeceased by by his father, Henry Zingale, and his beloved Bernese mountain dog, Penelope Daisy. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jeanne Marie (Karras) Zingale; daughter Alexandra Zingale (fiancé William Centner); son Connor Llibre Zingale (Catheryn); granddaughter Leonora; mother, Florence Zingale; and siblings, Stephen Zingale, Paula Eldred (Kenneth) and Lauren Cutler (Douglas).
Memorial services were at the Hoyt Funeral Home in New Canaan, Conn., on March 5 and 6. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Pancreas Foundation.
