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Stephen Joseph Vitale
1962 - 2017
Stephen Joseph Vitale
1962 - 2017
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BORN
1962
DIED
2017
Stephen Vitale Obituary
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I've only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt,
and given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me,
not as I am now, but as I used to be.
Because, I will remember you all,
and look on with a smile.
Understand in your hearts,
I've only gone to rest a little while.
As long as I have the love of each of you,
I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
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Anthony Vitale
October 24, 2019
Over 25 months and I still cry about you and I miss you, I passed the hospital today dad, I thought of you, I know your still here in spirit and I miss you dad, I love you, I miss you more and more everyday. I'm also realizing how much we look and act alike. I miss the times we would hang out, go and get sushi, or what ever I remember the time when we went to Publix bought a big bag of cherries and ate it all on the way home, you are missed now and forever, we love you. Only the good die Young.
Gianna Vitale
September 3, 2018
The worst day of my life happened a year ago today. I lost my best friend, my role model, my hero, the person I idolized and the worlds best dad. Its still truly unreal that this has happened. Dad, you dont know how much you mean to me but Id give Anything in the entire world to have you back. I will cherish each and every memory I have of you. And I will strive to make you proud and do right. I think of you everyday and I wish youd come home. I know youre looking over us and making sure Everything is okay. You never left my side and stayed with me through everything. Youre my partner in crime and youd always have my back no matter what. We all miss you and love you. And youre such an amazing dad and person. You made sure we Always had and never went without. Its crazy how fast life can change. In the blink of an eye you were here and the next you were gone. I love you so much dad. I wait for your phone call and I wait for you to walk through that door. One day, Ill see you again and Ill have my best friend back. I love you so much dad. Rest In Peace. Till we meet again ❤
Gianna Vitale
February 26, 2018
Dad, is been 5 almost 6 months. Its rough. I miss you more than anything in the world I just wish I had 5 more minutes with you. Youre my best friend I would give the world to have you. I wish this was a joke. I wait for you to walk through the door. Dad I miss you and I love you so much. You werent supposed to be gone. Too young. Till we see each other again. I love you so much Dad. I miss you.
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Anthony Vitale
January 28, 2018
Hey Dad I love and miss you, when you were here I never realized how special the relationship we had was. I love and miss you every day you were my best friend, i miss it when you would come cut grass with me when you would get off the truck. I remember when we went through the Einstein bagels place drive through with my big trailer and it took us like 10 min to get out. I miss looking and talking about cars with you I miss going to car shows with you. I remember the Saturday before you passed away we went and cut lawns and we pulled up and you just gave me a hug and I said "senior Steve why are you hugging me" as we were both kinda sweaty all I felt was love then you said " I don't care what people think your my son and I love you" i always felt like our relationship as father and son first and friends was the best. I miss you dad I still forget that your gone physically. You were my best friend and I'm glad I was your son and friend. You were hands down the best father that I've ever saw, to people who didn't know you, you were intimidating, everyone who knew you knows you were selfless and you would have done anything for anyone especially Mom, Gianna and me and we would do anything for you, love now for ever and always your son Anthony.
Anthony Vitale
October 26, 2017
I love you with all my heart dad i wish i had you back. Your life was too short. I love you and miss you.
Anthony Vitale
October 19, 2017
Dad its been 1 month and 15 days since we last spoke i love you and miss you more and more everyday, thank you for being a great father. i love and miss you. My life will not be the same without you i love you dad.
Anthony Vitale
October 7, 2017
Dad i really miss you. I still cant believe this tragic dream is a reality.
Gianna Vitale
September 25, 2017
Daddy, you meant the world to me, you were my best friend, my partner in crime. We did everything together and we always were laughing and playing jokes. I have so many great memories of you and youve touched everyone youve ever met. I could have not asked for a better father. I think about you more than ever and that morning we were just walking around Home Depot and joking. I miss you so much and I am so lucky to have able to call you my dad. I love and miss you daddy.
Anthony Vitale
September 25, 2017
I love you Dad, you were not only my Father but you were my best friend. I think about you every minute of every day. You were one of the best fathers a kid could ask for, you were one of the most selfless people i know. You have made me who i am and i will always look up to you as the perfect example of a great father. Gianna, mommy and I really love and miss you. I miss giving you bear hugs as we would watch TV. I miss you more than someone could miss another person. Im glad to have called you my Father first and my friend second. I miss having you around to call and chat. You were truely a family man and would have done anything for us. I cannot wait to hold you tight when i see you on the other side. You left me one of the best gifts someone could leave a person which is a life time of great memories. Love your son Anthony. I miss you Daddy.
Mike Misa
September 19, 2017
Steve,
I am proud to have called you friend, even though we haven't seen each other in many years I often thought about you and inquired about how you are doing. May your family overcome the sorrow of your loss and memories of you never forgotten. You were one of a kind.......RIP BEAR!!!!
Jim Driscoll
September 13, 2017
Stephen, you always loved and respected me as a father, called me Pop and fondly referred to me as "the rich ole man". I will always cherish the times we spent watching action movies and talking with you and the many laughs we shared. God bless you and may you Rest In Peace.
TONY VITALE
September 12, 2017
Stephen-You touched many people in your life in ways you'll never know.. The going wasn't always easy. Nothing worthwhile ever is. It always amazed me at how well you handled life's challenges and kept on keeping on. In the end,you had it all. A caring wife and two beautiful kids that loved you. That is more than many people ever have. I am forever thankful that you were my brother,my friend,my protector.You took the blows,the record shows and did it your way. You are always in my heart. I love you.
Your Brother Anthony
Myrna Berry
September 7, 2017
My deepest condolences. Prayers for you at this time of sorrow.
Chris and Marsha and Laura Weatherholtz
September 7, 2017
Stephen smiles and jokes will be sadly missed. Sympathy to The Vitale's, Jo,Jim Anthony, John,Patti and spouses.
Annie O'Mara (Fountainhead Funeral Home)
September 7, 2017
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Vitale. We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
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