Robert "Bob" Douglas Vita

ROBERT DOUGLAS VITA
November 23, 1953 - April 27, 2022

Robert "Bob" Douglas Vita, 68, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022. Born November 23rd, 1953, in Norfolk to Joseph Edwin Vita & Mary Ann Vita, who preceded him in death. Bob is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Vita Belote (husband Ben); brothers Vincent Edwin Vita (wife Valerie), Lindsey Thomas Vita, David Andrew Vita (wife Yvonne); sisters Judy Vita MacDonald and Anna Vita Lee (husband Dave); grandchildren Ethan Michael Belote and Caroline Henley Belote; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bob grew up in Virginia Beach where he attended Cox High School, Class of 1971. After high school, he received an opportunity to work for his uncle in residential construction and found he was naturally gifted in math and with his hands. Over the years, Bob honed his talents to become a licensed contractor, specializing in home renovations and remodels. He was a perfectionist and took great pride in making clients happy.

Although Bob spent most of his early years in Virginia Beach, love would eventually lead him to Bluffton, SC where he lived for 20+ years. After visiting once, he was hooked by the southern charm of the low country. While there, he was a dedicated contractor with Stoneworks. When he wasn't working, Bob enjoyed spending time breaking bread with friends, attended church regularly and liked going to the local shooting range.

To know Bob was to love him! He will be remembered as a fun-loving straight shooter with a wonderfully twisted sense of humor, kind-hearted and made friends easily. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation: https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/tribute-program.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the dedicated and compassionate staff at Kindred Hospice (Richmond) and Hanover Rehabilitation & Health (Mechanicsville).