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Joseph Vitali Obituary
He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara, his wife of 58 years, and also the immense focus of his daily thoughts, love, and attention; his three children, Kara Vitali of Colorado Springs, Colo., David Vitali of Old Lyme, and Brenda Frasco and son-in-law, Jim Frasco, of Burlington; and his five grandchildren, Sam, Nate, Marlena, Serena and Julia. Joe is also survived by his sister, Adrienne Stewart of Tulsa, Okla., and sister-in-law, Patricia Vitali, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Lawrence Vitali, and brother-in-law, Donald Stewart.
Joe, the son of Carlo and Gilda Vitali, was born on March 4, 1930, and was raised in Wallingford. He lived in Old Lyme for the 58 years of his marriage with Barbara. Joe is a graduate of the University of Connecticut. He began his career as an advertising representative at the New London Day, and then became a real estate broker and president and owner of Allied Brokers, a real estate company. For over two decades, Joe was a senior instructor for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers and the GRI Program of the Connecticut Association of Realtors. In 1986, Joe received the National Outstanding Real Estate Educator Award for Medium States.
Joe always considered his family - children, grandchildren, and 58 year marriage to Barbara - to be his ultimate lifetime achievement.
Forty-nine years ago, Joe Vitali built a small ski house in the hills of Vermont near Mount Snow ski resort that quickly became the focal point for his family and friends on weekends, vacations, and holidays for skiing and time together. This small blue house is a symbol of Joe and Barbara's unwavering love of family, friends and zest for life. It is still the center of family gatherings, wonderful and everlasting memories, and forever, Joe's legacy.
Calling hours will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, in Christ the King Church, Old Lyme. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for tributes, directions, and more service information.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ the King Church Building Fund, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
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David Gallicchio
June 9, 2017
Bobbie
I recently learned of Joe's passing. I hope you and your family find solace in Joe's long and joyous life.
April 25, 2017
Dearest Kara, I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please find comfort in knowing your FedEx "tracking" buddy is here for you! With deepest sympathy, Dorena Beidleman
Brandie Hill
April 25, 2017
Kara, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.- Your FedEx Family
April 25, 2017
My Dearest Bobbi, I'm so terribly sorry to hear the sad news! My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Anne Salonia
Rose & Kim Sonstroem
April 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Patty Woodruff
April 25, 2017
I will always remember the fun weekends we had visiting Vermont at the Vitale's home. You could feel the love in that house with Mr Vitali was always leading the fun. Thinking of you all.
Patty Forenchak Woodruff
Erik Grosof
April 24, 2017
Dear Vitali Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of Joe.
I will always have fond memories of talking with Joe when I would see him out and about in town.
I wish you all only fond memories during this difficult time.
Peg Flower
April 24, 2017
What a wonderful story of the love of a family. I know he will be missed as his memory is cherished in the "little blue ski house" in Vermont.
With deepest sympathy,
Peg & Steve Flower
April 24, 2017
For me, visits to the Vitali home served as a constant reminder of the truest blessings of this world family and friends. At the center was Mr. Vitali with his welcoming smile, unconquerable spirit, and sincere interest in others. That he chose real estate as a profession is fitting as no one knew better how to make a house a home.
The Vitali family will be in our thoughts and prayers this week and traces of Mr. V's kindness and generosity will forever remain in our hearts.
The Calcaterra Family (Grosse Pointe Park, MI)
April 24, 2017
So sorry the learn of Joe's passing. Many good memories of Allied Brokers.Thoughts and prayers to Barbara and family.
Richard Mingo
Sara and Walt Szafranski
April 23, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of his sudden death. We are long time Neighbors of Brenda and Jim, his daughter and son in law.
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