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Eugene L. Vitale

1927 - 2020

Eugene L. Vitale obituary, 1927-2020, Lombard, IL

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

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Brust Funeral Home - Carol Stream

415 North Gary Avenue

Carol Stream, Illinois

Eugene Vitale Obituary

Gene L. Vitale of Lombard, passed away Sunday June 28th at the age of 92. He was born in Chicago Illinois in 1927 to Donato and Elena (nee Di Pirro) Vitale. Gene is survived by his children: Mark (Ruthe) Vitale, Thomas (Linda) Vitale, Catherine (Gary) Ciccola, Christine (Scott) Strack; sister Marianne (John) Leja: grandchildren: Kailey, Steven, Kyle, Angela, Mike, Jake, Luke, Sarah, and Rachel; plus numerous nieces, nephews; dear friends: Janet, Dave, Elaine, Mary, Michael, Greg and Cathy. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Joan nee Blum; brother Louis; and sisters Louise and Jeannette. Gene served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea. Upon returning he attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He worked professionally as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator for over 45 years, managing his own studio on N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Gene was an acclaimed artist with well over 100 juried awards for his work, along with dozens of paintings in permanent collections, including Amoco-Standard Oil and The Artists' Guild of Chicago. He was a long- time member of the Oak Park and DuPage Art Leagues, and The Elmhurst Artists' Guild. There is nothing Gene loved more than being around family and friends, especially if it included fishing, playing the guitar, or cracking corny jokes. His youthful spirit will always be remembered and cherished. Gene had a wonderful gift for bringing humor and laughter to any occasion. He will be forever in our hearts. Per families request, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Elmhurst Artists' Guild would be appreciated (elmhurstartistsguild.org). Info www.brustfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 19, 2020.

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Susan Reilly Dose

July 20, 2020

My Friends, Cathy, Chris ,Mark and Tom and their husbnds and wifes, Grandchildren and extended family. Living across the street from the Vitale's hs offered a lifetime.of memories for me. I am.so sorry for all.of your.loss of such a wonderful man. Not only did he treat me with respect, he showed us his calm and loving parenting for many years. He made the best pork chops on the planet! May he rest in peace. Hugs to all of you.

charlene freislinger

July 20, 2020

I was in the Elmhurst Artists' Guild with Gene. He was a very nice, friendly person and a great artist. My condolences to his family.

Yvonne Thompson

July 20, 2020

My prayers are with you all at this time. I only just found out of Gene's passing. Gene was always cracking a joke with me at the Dupage Art League and I can still hear is loud "MRS Thompson"...with that twinkle in his eye, when he would see me. He was the last one here of a lunch group of friends who called themselves "The Geezers".
I am sure they have all met up in Heaven and can be found by their laughter as they share jokes again with everyone. RIP my friend.

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