Rito Vetrone

Survived by his daughter Julia and his sisters Mary (late Sam) Multari and Carmela (Vince) DiLibero. Pre-deceased by his parents, Filomena and Antonio Vetrone, sisters Nicoletta (late Stanislao) DiCosimo and Josephine (Severino) Orsini. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Born in Casalduni, Benevento, Italy; Rito immigrated to Niagara Falls, Canada with his family in 1953, graduating from Stamford Collegiate and Niagara College. He worked locally at the former Ferranti-Packard, Casino Niagara and the Hilton Hotel. His main passion, however, ever since he was a teenager, was being a musician. He played in many bands throughout the years as a keyboard player, organist or accordion player up until his stroke, but never lost his joy of music.

Special thanks to his friends and family who went above and beyond supporting him living at home.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, February 2, 2026 from 7-9 pm and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 2-3 p.m. at Patterson Funeral Home, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls. A Funeral Liturgy will be held in the Chapel at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3 p.m. Cremation will follow. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Society would be appreciated by the family. Please consider sharing a memory or story below for Rito's family.