Brother Anthony R. Zinnante (1940 - 2022)

Today the brotherhood of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity mourns the loss of brother Anthony R. Zinnante (University of Houston, '62) at 82 years of age.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Music from the University of Houston, brother Zinnante served in many leadership positions. He led the Houston Gulf-Coast Affiliate RP Foundation Fighting Blindness as President, served as the Chairman of the Board and President of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, and became Trustee Emeritus of the Phi Kappa Theta National Foundation. Brother Zinnante worked as a regional manager for Moeller Electric Company until his retirement.

In 1992, brother Zinnante was honored with the Distinguished Service Award – the highest honor that can be bestowed to a brother by the Fraternity’s Board of Trustees. This award recognizes his outstanding service and leadership for the betterment of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.

He also received the Phi Kappa Theta Foundation Man of Achievement award in 2003. This honor recognizes brother Zinnante for his risen prominence in his field of endeavor.

Brother Zinnante graciously ascended to the Chapter Eternal and joined many exceptional Phi Kappa Theta leaders who preceded him. He will be memorialized during a program at the Phi Kappa Theta Biennial Convention in Lexington, KY, August 4 - 6, 2023.

A visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home from 6:00 - 8:00 pm CST Tuesday, November 22, 2022, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:30 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, and a committal at Forest Parks Cemetery at 1:00 pm CST.

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