Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Clinton, Massachusetts
Oct 29, 1923 – Jul 20, 2012 (Age 88)
CLINTON
Edward Thomas Vitone, a life long resident of Clinton, passed away peacefully in his home on July 20th, surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was born in Clinton on October 29, 1923 to the late Pasquale and Emma Vitone, graduated from Clinton High School in 1940 and served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II as a radio repairman. He was a master carpenter recognized for his attention to detail and fine workmanship. Ed was active in the Holy Rosary Church and The Savoia Lodge of the Sons of Italy. He was a passionate gardener, an avid reader and a "champion" rummy player.
Ed will always be remembered as a loving, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and uncle, and to all who knew him, a man of integrity, strong work ethic, generosity, kindness and a million dollar smile.
Ed is survived by Eva C. (Garofoli) Vitone, his wonderful wife of 65 years; a son Edward Vitone and his wife, Linda, of Ashburnham, MA; three daughters: Eileen Vitone of Somerville, Mary Legere of Clinton, and Nancy Sarafian and her husband, John, of Naples, FL; and his brother, Pat, of Fitchburg; three grandsons, of whom he was extremely proud: Christopher Vitone, Nicholas Vitone and Michael Legere, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by brothers John, Orlando and Nick.
Ed's funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the funeral home on Monday, July 23, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 p.m
Dear Eileen,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that I am thinking about you. I know you have wonderful memories of him.
Love,
Gloria Klein
July 29, 2012 | Brattleboro, VT
Dear Eileen,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I remember him with a smile...
I am thinking of you during this time.
Love to you and your family,
Gaye kahigian
July 27, 2012 | Saco, ME
Ed & Linda, Condolences on the loss of your dad, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cheri Brow
July 24, 2012 | Leominster, MA
Mary and Michael,
Sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man and grandfather. Know that I and the St. John's High School family will keep you in our prayers at this time of mourning.
Michael Hughes
July 24, 2012 | Clinton, MA
Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy Mitrano
July 24, 2012
Mary,
So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a lucky man to have had such a loving family.
Marie Leaman
July 23, 2012 | MA
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts will be with you during this difficult time.
James Wilcox
July 23, 2012 | Cambridge, MA
Mary,
Very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. From your stories of your Dad I know he was an exceptional man. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Bill Dwyer
July 23, 2012 | Cambridge, MA
Eva & Family
Sorry for your loss. Ed's smile was infectious! He was a wonderful man & will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Love Sue (used to be at Dr. Tanguay's
July 23, 2012