Francis Joseph Vitale Jr., age 86, of Safety Harbor, Florida passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Frank was born on September 25, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts to Francis Vitale Sr and Madeline Riley Vitale. Frank is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Maureen Allen Vitale. He is survived by his 7 children: Diane Shelton, Karen (Allen) Nix, Andrew (Ari) Vitale, Eileen Thomas, Madeline Vitale, Marie Vitale, and Frances (Richard) Lindsey, his 10 grandchildren: Stephen Shelton, Spencer Shelton, Matthew Nix, Claudia Vitale, Aspen Thomas, Rachel Thomas, Tyler Thomas, Richard Lindsey III, and Isaac Lindsey, his great-grandchild: Genevieve Shelton, and his three sisters. Frank is preceded in death by his brother.
Frank enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country. He was an excellent swimmer and would often swim far offshore to catch lobsters - including one for a Navy admiral. While in the Navy, Frank received training and experience in electronics and crypto, developing his talents into a 30-plus-year career as an electrician and data communications specialist for Delta Airlines.
Frank loved to fish in his free time. He also had a passion for hunting and scouting and enjoyed playing the piano. Being a man of many talents, Frank was also an excellent mechanic and enjoyed rebuilding cars and engines.
A visitation for Francis will be held Monday, April 29, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm with a celebration of life & reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation https://mymsaa.org or St. Vincent De Paul https://ssvpusa.org/
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