1201 Main Street - Pittston (Port Griffith), PA 18640

Zelia D'Souza - Wednesday, 3/25/2026

Zelia D'Souza, of Jenkins Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was 85 years old. She and her loving and devoted husband, Victor D'Souza, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July 2025.

Born in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Candido and Mary Santa Maria Noronha. She was a devoted member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin.

Zelia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be fondly remembered for her gentle nature, warm smile, and wonderful sense of humor.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Wallace (Anju) D'Souza and daughter, Michelle (Nelson) Pinto; grandchildren, Saarah (Rohan) Wadhwa, Sophie D'Souza, Denise Pinto (Vishal Patel), and Vanessa Pinto; brothers, Neto (Dora) Noronha and Albert Noronha; sisters, Clare (Tony) Fernandes and Blanche (Tony) Fernandes; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, with Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., as celebrant.

A private interment will follow at St. Rocco's Cemetery, Pittston Township.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday morning at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. The Parish Rosary Group will recite the rosary at 10:30 a.m. in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rescue Warriors Cat Rescue, 539 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Baloga Funeral Home, Inc. 1201 Main Street, Pittston (Port Griffith). To leave online condolences, please visit www.balogafuneralhome.com.

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Condolences

From: Jeswyn & Shawn Lewis

Location: Hudson, OH    Date: 2026-04-03

Message:
Our deepest condolences to Michelle, Nelson, Denise, Vanessa, and all your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.


From: Michael, Nimmi and family

Location: Mumbai, CA    Date: 2026-03-25

Message:
Dear Victor, Michelle,Nelson and family, Wallace and family. Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Aunt Zelia. May her soul rest in eternal peace.


From: Michael, Nimmi and family

Location: Mumbai, CA    Date: 2026-03-25

Message:
Dear Victor, Michelle,Nelson and family, Wallace and family. Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Aunt Zelia. May her soul rest in eternal peace.


From: Michael, Nimmi and family

Location: Mumbai, PA    Date: 2026-03-25

Message:
Dear Victor, Wallace and family, Michelle, Nelson and family. Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Aunt Zelia. May her soul rest in eternal peace.


From: Stanley

Location: Kuwait, PA    Date: 2026-03-25

Message:
Kindly accept our heartfelt condolences


From: Kimberly Pereira

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, PA    Date: 2026-03-24

Message:
Deepest condolences to Victor, Wally, Michelle and the rest of the family. May her soul rest in peace and may you all find comfort in this difficult time. Sending love.


From: Coney and Carmen Pereira

Location: Toronto, MT    Date: 2026-03-23

Message:
Dear Victor, Wallace and family, Michelle and family We extend to you all our sincere condolences on the passing away of your beloved wife and mother, Zelia. May her soul rest in eternal peace and may you find peace and solace in the cherished memories you hold forever in your hearts. Coney and Carmen Pereira


From: Jane Pinto

Location: Mississauga, On Canada, PA    Date: 2026-03-18

Message:
Our heartfelt condolences to Michelle/Nelson, Wallace/Anju and the girls. May your mom and grandma Zelia rest in eternal peace.


From: Gwyneth & Jeremiah Pinto

Location: Mississauga, PA    Date: 2026-03-18

Message:
Our Heartfelt Sympathies to Aunt Zelia D'souza, May her soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Amen.


From: Eddy Sayeed

Location: NJ, NJ    Date: 2026-03-18

Message:
Our Mother is truly one of God's greatest creations. She embodies selflessness and unconditional love. I offer my heartfelt condolences for your loss.


From: Cicely & Jonas Nironha

Location: Mississauga , PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
Our deepest condolences to you Victor, Wally, Michelle and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Zelia rest in eternal peace.


From: Rita Noronha

Location: Mississauga, PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
Our heartfelt condolences to the family, Michelle and Nelson. May Zelia's soul rest in Peace. Greg and Rita Noronha (Canada)


From: Genefa and Joseph Pinto

Location: Toronto Canada,    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
Dear Michelle, Nelson and family Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sudden demise of your dear mom. May her soul rest in peace.


From: Maggie, Giselle and Rochelle Pinto

Location: Milton , PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
My deepest condolences for your loss. GOD comfort the family at this difficult time.


From: Catherine Lobo

Location: MUMBAI SUBURBAN, IN    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
My Condolences to the Family. May her soul RIP.


From: Mariette & Jossie DSouza

Location: Mangalore, PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
We are sorry to hear about her sad demise. May her Soul Rest in Peace.


From: Kenneth pinto

Location: Kuwait, PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
May her soul rest in peace. Give strength to the family.


From: Evelyn M Pinto

Location: Jenkins Township, PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
My heartfelt condolences to Victor,Wallace & family Michelle & family.


From: Nila Patel

Location: Shavertown, PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
We are very very sorry for her passing away . I have never meet her but heard about her . Was a nice lady . Praying for whole family. God bless them Satish and Nila Patel


From: Vivien Vincent Pinto

Location: Mississauga, PA    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
During this Holy Month of Lent Rest In Heavenly Peace Aunt Zelia.


From: Melvin D'lima

Location: Nairobi,Kenya, TX    Date: 2026-03-17

Message:
A.Zelia was a gentle soul and gracious host.I am privileged to have known her and to be distantly related to her husband,Victor.May she RIP and may U Victor,Wally,Michelle her grandchildren, daughter and son in law find solace at this sad time.


 
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