Vincent Vito

Vincent “Jim” Vito, 82, of Syracuse, passed away at Upstate University Hospital. Vincent honorably served in the Navy during WWII. He was the owner of Vito’s Café and after a long career as a roofer he retired in 1985. He and his wife spent several years in Florida before returning to Syracuse. Vincent was also a volunteer at Upstate University Hospital. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing, and sitting at a tiki bar in the sun. Predeceased by his parents, Lucia and Pio Vito; his wife, Mary (Pelosi) Vito; one sister, Angie Cerelli; brothers, Joseph, Albert, Armond, and Gino; and step daughter, Geraldine Venditte.

Vincent is survived by two daughters, Diane (Gregg) Horan of Sylvan Beach and Tina (Scott) Evans of East Syracuse; step son, Michael (Janice) Venditte of Syracuse; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be conducted Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, East Syracuse.

Contributions may be made to the Upstate Cancer Center, Attention the Foundation Office, 750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, NY, 13210.

FARONE & SON FUNERAL has arrangements.