Cirillo Vitti

VITTI, Cirillo 'Jerry', 93, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, formerly of Hillsdale, NJ and Queens, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Jerry is survived by his sons Guy and his wife Suzanne, Sal and his wife Donna and Anthony and his wife Pamela; his grandchildren Victoria, Tabitha and Adam and his wife Kari. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Mary; his son Jerry as well as his siblings Rudolfo, Raphaela Drago and Gilda Capone.

Jerry was a Korean War veteran and began working for the Maxwell House Coffee / General Food Corporation shortly after being discharged from military service. He was employed at Maxwell House for over 40 years until his retirement in 1994.

Jerry was a Special Officer for the Hillsdale Police during the 1980’s and 90’s. He was heavily involved in the Hillsdale Little League and Men’s Recreational Softball League. Jerry was always interested in popular music and passed that passion onto his four sons. His affinity for music led him to attempt to play the saxophone with mixed results.

Mary and Jerry were inseparable and known among friends to be the life of the party. People would gravitate to him for his sense of humor and general good feelings. They would never hesitate to invite large groups to the house for a social gathering.

Jerry and Mary relocated to Port St. Lucie, Florida in 1994 and spent more than 30 years there making friends, travelling the world and generally earning a well-deserved rest. He also was employed by the New York Mets and worked at the Spring Training facility for many years.

The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Tuesday, February 17th from 8:30-9:30AM. A Mass will be held at St. John The Baptist Church, 69 Valley Street, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 at 10AM with interment at St. Raymond Cemetery in Bronx, NY to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Jerry's name to Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997 or @ Treasurehealth.org/292/Donate