Zachary Tyler Yanotti Gittens

November 23, 1992 - December 20, 2018

WATERLOO- Zachary Tyler Yannotti Gittens, 26, of Waterloo passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 20, 2018. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St, Geneva, on Thursday, December 27, 2018, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Zack's name to Beverly Animal Shelter or to the Seneca County Fair. Zack was born on November 23,1992 in Geneva to Melodie Yannotti and William Gittens. Zack attended Geneva and Waterloo Schools and Universal Technical Institute in PA. Zack had an inquiring mind and always loved to build or repair anything with a motor in it. Zack was an active participant in the Seneca County Fair Demolition Derby for the past few years, even winning best appearing car in 2016 thanks to the skillful artistry of his girlfriend, Skie, who painted a Gotham City scene. Zack had an unending amount of love for all animals, especially his loving and faithful companion dog, Letti. Zack will be loved and missed by his mother, Melodie (Arnold Inscho) Yannotti; his father William (Cindy) Gittens; his brother, with whom he shared a close special bond, Robert (Devan DeMaso) Gittens; his girlfriend and mother to his children, Skie Cooper; the lights of his life, his children, Cylus Enzo Gittens and Aevah Anne Gittens; his paternal grandmother, Gail Gittens; his step grandmother, Mamie Inscho; his godparents, Anthony R. Yannotti and Cathy Gittens Dietschler; special cousin, Kyle Prisella; special cousin who, while growing up together, was more like a brother to him, Rocco A. Iannopollo; special friend who is more like a brother to him, Joel Hoerter; several aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunts and great uncles and many loving, caring and supportive friends.