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Dorothy Munden Obituary

Dorothy Vitlo Munden NORFOLK - Dorothy Marie Vitlo Munden, 80, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Nov. 29, 2009, at her home. She was born July 20, 1929, in Norfolk and grew up in the Ocean View area. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School. Dorothy was a former school secretary for Norfolk Public Schools, and later for Palm Beach County Public Schools, West Palm Beach, Fla., where she and her husband retired. Dot was a faithful volunteer at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach for many years. She was a former member of Holy Trinity and St. Matthew's Catholic churches in Virginia and a member of Mary Immaculate Church in West Palm Beach. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, William McKinley Munden Jr.; her parents, Anthony and Theresa Vitlo; and siblings Virginia Rose, Mary Morris, Ernest Vitlo and Loretta Elder. She is survived by her sister, Gloria Cacalano; sister-in-law Joyce Rothmann; brother-in-law Dr. Stewart Elder; her children, William Munden III (Lee) of Williamsburg, Mary Munden Cox (William) of Richmond, Robert Munden (Rhonda) of Wellington, Fla.; grandchildren, Nathaniel Munden of New York City, Jennifer Munden of Hatteras, N.C., Matthew Munden of Williamsburg, Cameron Cox of Richmond, Katherine and Alison Munden of Wellington, Fla.; many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and lifelong friends from Holy Trinity School, especially Dottie Primm. The family offers their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Robert Wacks, Dr. David Ahr, and their staffs for the excellent care provided over the last several years. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 500 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Interment will follow at Royal Palm Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roland Campbell Scholarship Fund at Holy Trinity School, 154 West Government Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 1, 2009.

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Paula Daily

December 2, 2009

Dear Willie, Bobby and Mary, Alison and I loved your mom very, very much and have very fond memories of time spent with her. She brought a lot of happiness to us and we are going to miss her very much. May your happy memories comfort you. Our prayers are with you all.

Paula Daily

December 2, 2009

Mary, Bobby and Willie, I loved Aunt Dot very very much and have very fond memories of time spent with her. She brought a lot of happiness to Alison, Doug and myself. We are going to miss her very much. May your happy memories comfort you. Our prayers are with you.

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