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Mark Vitale Obituary

Mark E. Vitale Olivet Mark E. Vitale, age 52, of Olivet, Michigan passed away unexpectedly November 23, 2012 as the result of an accident in Manistee County. Mark was born March 19, 1960 in Charlotte, the son of Sam and Florence Vitale of Charlotte. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1978. Mark was the owner of Vitale and Son Trucking in Olivet. He was a member of the Buck Club and the Eagles. He enjoyed hunting and golfing, boating and skiing and was a proud father. Mark is survived by his son, Neil Vitale of Olivet; brother, Robert (Deb) Vitale of Lansing; sister, Vicki (John) Bradford of Dimondale. He will be missed by his dog, Tasha. Mark was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Momany of Arizona. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 29th, 2012 at Pray Funeral Home with Charles Jenson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Vitale Family in care of Pray Funeral Home. Arrangements made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.prayfuneral.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, 2012.

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Joe Pray and the Staff of Pray Funeral Home

December 2, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Rosalie (Vitale) Calderone

November 28, 2012

I'm so sorry for your terrible loss. I remember playing with Mark when we were young, at Grandpa's cottage and in the apartment above the furniture store. I am Ralph's daughter.

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