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Vito Matarese Obituary
Born in Providence a son of the late Gaetano and Constance (Mazzoni) Matarese.
Mr. Matarese was the Founder and President of Vito's Towing and Service Station on Cranston Street, Cranston for 49 years. He was a member of the Rhode Island Public Towing Association.
He was the beloved father of Tracy A. Grilli of Johnston. Loving grandfather of Michael J. and Samantha L. Grilli. Father in-law of the late Marco A. Grilli. Brother of Nicholas Matarese of Cranston and Theresa A. DiPippo of Longmeadow, MA.
His funeral will be held on Monday at 8:45 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' of Thomas Gattone & Son Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church, Providence. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. CALLING HOURS SUNDAY 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Church, 179 Academy Ave., Providence 02908. www.WoodlawnGattone.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Vito Matarese
Crystal Holt
August 7, 2008
Tracy, Michael and Sam,
So sorry for the loss of your father and Grandfather. I know you will miss him so. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Crystal
Jerry Pellerin
July 30, 2008
Dear Tracy and Family,
I am so sorry to here about the lose of your father. He was a great guy to talk about towing and smoke a cigar with.
Keep hooking,
Jerry on Manhattan St.
Jo-Ann D'Alessandro
July 30, 2008
Tracy,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I just found out today. I didn't know him very well or for that long, but he was always very pleasant when I came in. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jo-Ann
stacee greene
July 29, 2008
tracy,sam,mike I am so sorry vito was a great man and we will mis hime always if you need anything please don't hasate to email me..me and dias have kept youin our prayers
bob camara
July 28, 2008
tracey sorry for the lost of your dad i didntknow him as good as most people but i liked what i new of him sorry i coudnt come but kenny is family i did the towing so he could go bobby from matarese towing
July 28, 2008
Tracy, I am very sorry. I just found out. I've been out of town. Vito was a last of a very special breed.
Glenn Corrente
July 28, 2008
Traci,so sorry to hear about Vito's passing.I always enjoyed dealing with him for many years at Dunne Ford,Colony Truck and Jake Kaplans.Good people are hard to find but he was one of the best.
Paul Fields.
Alan Gelfuso
July 28, 2008
Tracy I am sure you understand how much I loved Vito. He was one of a kind and dwe will all miss him.
Angelo, Jr. and Denise Pitassi
July 27, 2008
Tracy, we are so sorry for your loss as you and your family have given me so many great memories growing up. Your dad will be sadly missed, but he is at peace! You, Michael and Samantha are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristin Pires (Vanasse)
July 27, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. Vito was a nice man. I grew up on Webster Ave and Vito's station was an icon, he always had a wave for us! Your family is in my prayers.
Strobelight Charlie
July 26, 2008
Tracy iam sorry to hear about your dad,i remember him calling me to fix his lights on the wreckers.
Emelia DiPippo
July 26, 2008
Tracy, So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You've had enough heartache for a lifetime, and I hope you can remember all the good times. I'm sure you'll miss him, but believe that he's in a better place now, with your mom. Love, Emelia
Wayne Green
July 26, 2008
A Great Boss and an even Greater Man you will be sadly missed.
Pete and Pat Marcotte
July 26, 2008
Tracy and family, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Cherish all the happy memories. He was a great guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angelo and Sandra Pitassi
July 26, 2008
Tracy, sorry to read about the passing of your father. He was a good, fair, and honorable man. He is at peace and now with your mom. Our deepest sympathy to you and your children. Keep the faith.
P.S. please e-mail us
State Towing Serv.
July 26, 2008
Vito you will be missed, you are a hell of a guy in the towing buisnes.
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