Just thinking of Vito today as Memorial Day approaches. The many times he would play at morning mass and I would be paired as the  “holiday”  cantor   On Memorial Day and  the Forth of July we would alway end with “God Bless America” which was never in the hymnal and he wondered about using a song written by the  Jewish composer, Irving Berlin,  in church.  Then  we figured that Jesus was Jewish and God loves us all.  How could it be wrong to sing of such patriotic love.   And the congregation would really sing! Even without the words in front of them everyone knew the song and such a joyful noise was raised!    God bless you Vito!

First there was three then two now only one.,  Vito,,,,,,,  my dad did not talk much but when he did we all listened taught me many things about life in general especially about using music to heal the sole. A very honest man would not hurt anyone. We will all miss him   It is too bad we can't have a celebration of life at this time hopefully sometime next year can't wait to hear more from friends and family about him. Love yousooooooo much Opa.   

Mr. Vitale in a league of his own. I have so many fond memories of him playing music and teaching science (the Muffin man game was the best way to end music class) during my 9 years at St. Francis. He taught us life lessons through song. He was constantly challenging us to be better and to learn. Science fair was something that I now realize prepared me for presenting and being prepared later in life. 
 As an adult,  I loved running into Mr. Vitale and seeing him at church singing with the choir. He will truly be missed and we were all lucky for the time we had with him. My condolences to the Vitale family - may your memories bring you comfort. 

I have wonderful memories of Mr. Vitale from my years as a student at St. Francis. He was a wonderful teacher and talented musician. I hope the Vitale family finds comfort in the warm memories of friends and loved ones. 

We have created many great family memories over the years. We want to express our deepest sympathies.
Winifred DePasquale
Leonard DePasquale Jr. 
MaryAnn Campeglia 
Craig Campeglia

Have known Mutti, Vito,  and family all of my life. Many good memories over the years of really great people. They are family. I carry them in my heart with fondness and love.

Cathileen Fridono

Fred and family , 
So sorry to hear about Vitos passing. My dads best friend from Wells High . Hard to fathom they were born a couple months apart and passed within a few months of each other . Memories, there are so many . Our ballgames together , trips to Greek town , all the golf rounds with Vito , my dad and my cousin Mark. The war stories wow , can’t even process that they are both gone . 
The Vitale family is strong !!! You will get through  this but Vito will be sorely missed. By me for sure !! 

Dear Fred, Thia, and the entire Vitale Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and ours of your dear father.
Vito not only was one of the best science and music teachers that St. Francis Xavier School ever had, he also was the beloved piano teacher to many before and after school. Our children to this day love music because of his enthusiasm and dedication to music.  
In recent years his dedication to our daily Mass and Rosary at SFX was a gift to us all!
He is smiling from heaven now with each song we sing! 
All our Love and Prayers,
Margie and Pat Tobin 

God rest your soul Vito. You were such a kind, wonderful, thoughtful human being. Your talent to teach young minds, your musical gift you shared with so many was beyond great. I am glad you are reunited with the love of your life. God luv you. Mom and Dad are no doubt celebrating your life in heaven with you today. 

He was a wonderful teacher with a great personality and big heart.  He will be missed.

Teachers send out so many ripples into the universe.  Mr. Vitale's were very positive ones. I am delighted to have done some teaching of my own to what I can call his grand-students.

He never stopped encouraging me in science.  And the songs we would sing.....lots of fond memories. 

My condolences to Mr. Vitale's family and my gratitude to God for gifting such a wonderful person as a teacher.

Mr. Vitale was such a positive influence at SFX over the years.  He seemed to be everywhere all the time  from the school plays to science class in the basement of old building to piano lessons to science fair projects. I still have music sheets with his handwritten instructions on them that I play to this day.  Rest In Peace Mr. Vitale and thank you for being such a wonderful and patient teacher.

Thank you for guiding us to be better humans. Rest In Peace Mr. Vitale. Some of  SFX class of 1979.

To Mr. Vitale's family:

I am so very sorry for your loss, and I want to let you know of the fond memories I have of him from my days back at St. Francis Xavier school in the 70's and early 80's.
He got me interested in science, and I remember all of us in his class chuckling at the way he said "earth". It was endearing to say the least.
My fondest memories of him though involved music. He taught our class "Senor Don Gato was a cat, on a high red roof Don Gato sat..."and I actually sang it to my own children when they were little.
My very favorite memory is of his kindness and eagerness to play two songs from the musical "My Fair Lady" during a talent show when I was in the 4th or 5th grade so that my dad and I could sing those songs together (see attached photo). He fostered my love of singing which I continue to do to this very day. 

While the photo attached doesn't show him very well because of me and my dad being in the front of the piano, I remember Mr. Vitale being very passionate about his playing during the performance. He helped me feel less nervous.

Again, he touched many lives in so many ways and I just want you to know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Peace and blessings,

Catherine Schlueter (Kate Sanford back then)

Vito and I worked together at St. Francis Xavier school for many years.  I still remember when his beautiful wife shared their story of love with me one day.  How many obstacles they had to overcome to be together at last as a married couple!  It struck me that a love so strong was nothing short of amazing.  
Vito was always smiling, always kind, always loving.  He will be missed.  I am glad that he and his beautiful wife have now overcome the obstacle of death and are, once again, amazingly together.

Vito told my parents that they should consider sending me to Howard Junior High-which they did.  Many years later, I saw Vito and he was smaller in stature than I remembered so I got down on my knees so I could look up to him again.  He was wonderful.

Rest In Peace ...

Trish aka Patty

Mr. Vitale was an incredible music and science teacher for my 8 years at St. Francis.  He taught us old classic songs I will remember forever!  He guided us through science fair projects, dissecting frogs and many many more experiments.  Our class always knew to behave for Mr. Vitale, but we loved and respected him.  He always had a twinkle in his eye and truly a wonderful, loving person and teacher.  I have loved seeing him sing in church.   I am so sorry for your loss.  We will pray for you all.   

WEEKDAY MASS WILL MISS VITO TERRIBLY, HE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION.  WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE HE LIVED.  GO WITH GOD VITO.

Heartfelt condolences to the Vitale family on your loss.

I feel so blessed to have met this gentle, kind man.  He was certainly well loved by many, many people.  My condolences to all of you who loved him and mourn his passing.

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Vito S. Vitale

Décédé(e) le 25 MAI 2020

Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home

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