Robert "Bob" Vitullo

Robert “Bob” Vitullo a lifelong Barrington resident, co-owner of Vitullo Farm, passed away peacefully at Grace Barker Health Center, Warren, RI after a four-year courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

In 1938 he was born on Maple Ave to Lillian (Guevremont) and John Vitullo. He is survived by his sisters Nancy Duman, of Castro Valley, California, Marion Viera of Palm Bay, Florida, Phyllis Vitullo of Hooksett, New Hampshire and predeceased by his brother John Vitullo Jr. of Ephraim, Utah. Bob also leaves behind nieces and nephews; Jill, Daniel, Jon, Richard, Barry, Heather, Jennifer, and John, predeceased by Barbara and Steven.

After serving in the US Army, Bob returned home to join the family business, The Vitullo Farm, located at the entrance of Barrington on Route 114. In addition to attending to the herd of cows and daily milk deliveries, the Vitullo Farm was known for growing the best Eastbay silver queen corn. Bob left the farm to become a 1st class tool maker and owned a local TV repair shop but returned to farming until his retirement in 2012. He was a self-made expert farmer who loved country music and enjoyed sharing most of his secrets about growing the best vegetables, especially with the Grace Barker staff.

After retiring Bob learned the art of beekeeping and was convinced that a daily heaping spoonful of honey which he referred to as “liquid gold”, and believed it helped keep his Parkinson’s under control. Bob had a steady diet of candy, clam cakes and strawberry Awful-Awfuls that made their way to Grace Barker on a regular schedule.

A frequent buyer of lottery tickets, Bob never won the Mega Million, but he was he was a man of great wealth with good friends. He will be missed by Manny Caldeira, Gary Jacobik, Joseph Rocha, John Leary, and Jean Caddell who in many ways were always there to lend Bob a helping hand. Bob was adopted many years ago by Michael and Denise Javery who ensured he received the best of care during his final years. They commend the staff at Grace Barker Health for preserving Bob’s dignity while providing him with excellent care and making him feel he was loved and part of the Grace Barker family.

This past spring the Hope Hospice Team complimented the Grace Barker Team to ensure Bob was always content listening to Johnny Cash, comfortable, pain free and treated with respect. We are forever grateful for the gentle care and attention he received from all who touched him.

Bobby was a gentle soul who extended kind gestures, often leaving a six pack of fresh picked corn on neighbor’s doorsteps. He will be remembered for his generosity, contagious smile, fabulous gardening advice and his quick-witted dry sense of humor.

His funeral and burial will be private.

Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904.