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Michael Vitella Obituary

Michael Vitella, 47, of Orlando, Florida formerly of the Trenton area passed away at his residence in Florida Friday, February 15, 2013. Born in Trenton on September 10, 1965, Michael was always a happy-go-lucky guy with a great sense of humor. He was an avid poker player and Dallas Cowboys fan. He adored his daughter and nieces and nephews very much. He loved his service dog Kaylee and appreciated the generosity and kindness of the Canine Assistance of Alpharetta, GA.
Michael was predeceased by his father, the late Frank (Chickie) Vitella, and his brother Ernest Valenza. Left to cherish his fun loving memory are his loving mother; Jean Loffredo Vitella; of Hamilton, his beautiful daughter; Samantha Vitella; of Trenton, caring sisters; Lisa Vitella; of Morrisville PA, Virginia Vitella; of Philadelphia PA, Maryann Valenza Pullen (Wayne); of Bordentown, and Joanne Vitella Palmucci (Russell); of Hamilton, caring brothers; Richard Vitella (Rhonda Bramlett); of Burlington, Thomas Vitella (Helene); of Trenton, Jimmy Vitella (Dawn); of Hamilton, and Frankie Vitella (Danielle); of Hamilton. He is also survived by thirteen nieces and nephews; two great-nephews; and one great niece as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday (Feb. 23) at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Of The Angels Parish -St. Joachim Church,20-50 Butler Street Trenton NJ 08611. Visiting hours for family and friends will be held Saturday morning at the church from 8:45-9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, The family respectfully requests to please send memorial contributions in Michael's honor to the Canine Assistance in Alpharetta, GA, 310 Francis Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Local arrangements have been entrusted by the Vitella family to the care and coordination of David. C. Chiacchio and staff.
Published by The Trentonian from Feb. 21 to Mar. 1, 2013.

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Ron and jolie Weston

March 22, 2013

You are missed very much my friend. RIP

The Seefried Family

February 28, 2013

To Jeanie and family....We sure will miss Michael and his wonderful smile.
He was a great guy and a beautiful friend. Prayers for all of you.

February 27, 2013

Jeannie, sorry for the loss of your son Michael he was a very special person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin Mizsak (Barbato)

Mike Soltesz

February 25, 2013

Sorry for your loss! My Thoughts and prayers to your Family

Jean King

February 25, 2013

Jean, Lisa & Family
Many Many prayer's go out to you and your family. Michael always made me laugh when I was at your home in Villa Park section.
Jean King

Jeff and Michelle Saboski

February 24, 2013

We are so sorry for the tragic loss of Michael. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary (Tuccillo) Stout and Ray Stout

February 23, 2013

Jean, Lisa, Richard and Samantha........Please accept our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your beloved son, father and brother Michael. I have so many happy memories of Michael on Fulton Street, he was so happy go lucky. May those happy memories help you through this very difficult time and may you find peace in knowing he is resting in the arms of the Lord. Again our sincerest condolences.

Marie Doney-Love

February 23, 2013

Tommy:
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Mary Beth Hillman-Harvell

February 22, 2013

The Vitella Family,
Sorry for your loss!

princess(Lee) Battista

February 22, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family he will be very missed but we still have our memories from back in the day.

Florence(Whited) Gaug

February 22, 2013

Deepest Sympathy to the Vitella family on the lost of there loved one Michael was an amazing person glad I knew him prayers with you all

Ann larkin

February 22, 2013

jean, lisa, richard and samantha,
so very sorry for your loss you all all in my thoughts and prayers mike was a sweet heart.he will be very missed.

Mario Casal II

February 22, 2013

Jean, Lisa and Rich,
I am so sorry to hear the passing your Son and Brother. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
I remember Michael as a kid walking down Quinton Avenue and would always stop and talk to my mother and I. He will be with you always as you will carry him in your HEART everyday.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE!

Michelle Sacco

February 22, 2013

Jean and the Vitella family you have my deepest condolences. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child or a father to his daughter and a brother and uncle to his siblings. Michael always was that happy go lucky little man I rememeber from Fulton Street. My thoughts and prayers to you all.

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