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Walter Vitkus Obituary
of Skaneateles
Walter P. Vitkus, 88, of Skaneateles, died Thursday, October 9, 2008. Born in Forest City, Pa., he was a retired representative for Metropolitan Life. He was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Skaneateles and Our Lady of Good Counsel in Endicott. He served in the US Army during World War II and Korea, and was a member of American Legion Post #1700 in Endicott. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Blanche; sons, James, Skaneateles and Dr. Robert Vitkus, Fayetteville; sister-in-law, Anne (Edmund) Vitkus, Tucker, Ga.; three grandchildren, Lauren, Karen and Dianne. He was predeceased by his siblings, Nellie, Dora, Bernetta, Sally, Wesley, Joseph and Edmund.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Binghamton. Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good counsel Church. Arrangements by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Vitkus
Dan Alter
October 16, 2008
Bob, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Pat and I are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
Denise Wahila - Sbarra
October 14, 2008
Bob, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Ken & Maria Evans
October 12, 2008
Mrs. Vitkus, Jim, Suzanne and Family,
We were deeply saddened to read of the death of Mr. Vitkus. He was such a gentle and sweet man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during such a difficult time.
Nancy Fisher-Chary
October 12, 2008
My dad worked with Mr. Vitkus at Metropolitan Life Insurance while I was growing up. I always remember a very nice man, and my thoughts are with his family.
Mary (Morris) Simonson
October 11, 2008
Dear Vitkus family,
Prayers and thoughts be with you in this time of loss. I will always remember Mr. Jim as a true, kind gentle man, especially when he passed the collection basket at church! Thank you for allowing me to baby sit the boys when you lived on Lakeview Dr in West Corners just a few years ago.( I loved that pool table)
Debra Morello
October 11, 2008
Dear Mrs. Vitkus, Jim, Bob, and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Vitkus's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of him at our home for so many years. He was one of the most gentle, kind, and caring people that I ever had the honor to know. My own parents had so much respect for him and they too enjoyed a lovely friendship with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
Debbie (Murphy) Morello
philip smithka
October 11, 2008
As a child, I remember Walt as a very kind man who was a good fishing buddy of my father. I also fondly recall many visits to his house where I could play pool and ice skate in the backyard. My condolences on the passing of a fine man who lived a Christian life.
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