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Frank Vitale Obituary

THROOP | Frank Vitale, 83, of Beach Road, Throop, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning May 14, 2012 at Geneva General Hospital. He was born in Auburn on June 2, 1928, the son of the late James and Vincenza Passalacqua Vitale and had been a life resident. Mr. Vitale was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. Frank operated heavy equipment for more than 60 years, working until he was 81. Frank was most happy, the times spent with his wife, children and especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved the countless hours at their lake house entertaining and swimming with family and friends. Frank's work ethic, faith and love for his family will never be forgotten and will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to get to know him. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Vitale; a daughter, Ginny Vitale, of Auburn; two sons, Frank (Corinne) Vitale, of Red Creek, John (Nancy) Vitale, of Auburn; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; six sisters, Martha (Epi) Trupiano, Lena (Frank) Misuraca, Josephine Vitale, Mary (Ronald) Star, Nora (Sam) Chindamo, Bridget Iocolano; two brothers, Ben (Marie) Vitale, Paul (SarahJane) Vitale, all of Auburn; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by a great-grandson, Brian Vitale. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon for Frank's Mass in St. Mary's Church. Private burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are today from 2 to 7 p.m., at the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. In lieu of flowers and due to how proud Frank was of his grandchildren's educational endeavors , the family would like donations to be made in his memory to Bishop Hickey's Education Fund at St. Mary's Church, 15 Clark St., Auburn, NY 13021, or to the local Ronald McDonald House, 1027 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210.  

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Published by The Citizen from May 16 to May 17, 2012.

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Laura Gambino

May 25, 2012

Aunt Mary Ann, Frankie, Johnny and Ginny,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He was always smiling and full of sweetness! We will remember all the wonderful times we had visiting the "farm" and the lake house. You all were so welcoming to my family!
Our hearts go out to you and your families. Love,
Laura Gambino and Family and Mae Gambino and family

May 19, 2012

Aunt Mary Ann, Frankie, Johnny and Ginny,
I have always loved and will miss Uncle Frankie. He always greeted me with a happy smile and a positive sentiment. I enjoy every memory of him and you all. You have a wonderful family. He will be missed Love always,
Vincenta and Kaitlin

Lisa Winters

May 18, 2012

Maryanne, John and family,
We are so sorry to of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Brian, Lisa and Kids

Tom Tenity

May 18, 2012

Mary Ann, I'm very sorry to hear about Frank's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

brian fronce

May 17, 2012

Mrs.Vitale and family, on behalf of Brian Fronce's family we are sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather.Mr.Viatle was a wonderful, hard working man we have the opportunity to have known. May God comfort all of you in your sorrow.

Mike,Julie,Josephine DiMatteo

May 17, 2012

To the Vitale Family sorry to hear about Frank passing on, the prays we say go out to all of you at this time,love to all of you.

Lou & Annie Amoia

May 17, 2012

Dear Maryann, we are saddened to hear of Frank's passing. May the love of your family and your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.

Michele Lussier-Lepak

May 17, 2012

Maryann, Ginny, Frankie, John, and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Franks unexpected entry to our lords chamber. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of need.
David & Michele Lepak

Michele Muldoon

May 17, 2012

Dear Ginny, Mrs. Vitale and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Vitale. My mother just told me and I regret missing the calling hours to pay my respects to a very good man.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.

Sandra Curcuru

May 17, 2012

Dear Mary Ann, Ginny, Frank, John and family,
So sorry. Sending my love. May your hearts be filled with memories of happy times and loving times.

San Dee Simmons

May 17, 2012

Dan, Nate and the entire Vitale family, although I did not know Frank, I know he was a wonderful man. I know his two grandsons, Dan and Nate and they are Frank's legacy, they are wonderful men with their grandfather's work ethic. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Westover

May 16, 2012

Aunt Mary Ann and Family,
I was so sad to hear about Uncle Frankie's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of him. We are very sorry we could not be there for the service, but please know our thoughts and love are with you all.
Love,
Rob, Mary and Taylor

Josene Ciotoli

May 16, 2012

Dear Mary Ann and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Frankie. He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Josene and Mario

May 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Darleen & David Strassle

Annette Giannone Murphy

May 16, 2012

Mary Ann and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family.

May 16, 2012

Dear Mary Ann, So sorry .to hear about the passing of Frank. We enjoyed you folks as neighbors for many years. Extend our thoughts and prayers to your family. Linda & Jim Swarthout RidgeManor, Fl

Joe Colella

May 16, 2012

To the entire Vitale family- I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 16, 2012

John and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michele Gentile and Kevin Jones

David & Terry Thurston

May 16, 2012

We were so shocked when we learned of your loss! We knew him and he was a wonderful man.
He will be missed very much!

May 16, 2012

Dear Mary Ann,
My love to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol ball

John Cavataio

May 16, 2012

Mary Ann,
My family and I want to send our sincere condolences for the loss of Frank. He was a man of quality.

May 16, 2012

To Mary Ann, Ginny, Frank, John and family, Sorry about Frank. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a good man. Love, Mary Ann and Phil Mucedola and family

May 16, 2012

Dear Mary Ann and family, sorry to hear about your husband and father. I did not know him well, but enjoyed speaking with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Donna Hermann

Marcia Hruby

May 16, 2012

Mary and Nora,
Sincere sympathy in the passing of your brother.

Laurie (Gardner) Miggins

May 16, 2012

Mary Ann and family,
So sorry to hear of Frank's sudden passing. My sympathies and prayers are with you and your whole family during this difficult time.

Raymond Carnicelli Jr

May 16, 2012

We will miss Uncle Frankie very much and wish the best to Aunt Mary Ann and our cousins. The memories of the times at the lake camp being towed behind his boat, sledding in the winter behind the house or stopping by a construction site watching in awe as he worked the heavy equipment will be with me forever. A sad day filled with happy memories.

Kim Martens(Beach)

May 16, 2012

Mary Ann, Ginny & family,
So sorry to hear about Frank's passing. He was a sweet, wonderful and hard working man,not to mention a wonderful neighbor. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are sure you will always have wonderful memories of this sweet man.
John & Kim

Joann & Bob Regets

May 16, 2012

Dear MaryAnn and All Vitale Family,
We were sorry to hear of your sudden loss of Frank. Our prayers and sincere condolences are being sent to you all. We worked with Nora at SS. Peter and Paul School. What a great famiy!

Richard Balash

May 16, 2012

Very saddened to hear about the loss of Frank. He brings back many good memories of growing up in Throop. My prayers are with all of you.

Jolyn Grunder Duff

May 16, 2012

I am soo sorry for your loss Ginny. Think of you often. Prayers to you and your family.

Art Gardner

May 16, 2012

I was very disappointed to learn of the passing of Frank this morning. I have known the Vitale family for over 40 years. Our prayers go out to his family.

Kim & Bob Boyer

May 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Vitale family. We are sorry we can not be there.

With Love

Dorothy Russo

May 16, 2012

I was so saddened to hear about Frank. He was such a wonderful, caring, amazing man. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Aileen Campanello

May 16, 2012

Auburn has lost a great man, so sorry for your loss.

May 16, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Frank was a wonderful person. My husband worked with him at Vitale's. He will be missed
Don&Bev Holmes

Colleen Moore

May 16, 2012

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and my deepest of sympathy are with you all.

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