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Gary Vito Obituary
AGE: 69 • Toms River
Gary J. Vito, age 69 of Toms River passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015.
He was born on August 8th 1946 in Staten Island, New York to Agatha Vito. Gary loved his family, educating students, photography, music, movies and baseball. He achieved a B.S. in Economics from St. Peter's College, Jersey City, as well as a Master's degree in Secondary Education from Richmond College C.U.N.Y. He married his wife, Joyce, in 1969 and moved to Toms River where they had two sons, Michael and Lou Vito.
Gary's career spanned 1968-2003, teaching at St. Mary's High School in Perth Amboy, Cranford High School and Toms River South. Heavily involved in the fabric of student life and school spirit at Toms River High School East, he served as the student activities director, as well as taught U.S. History II and Political Legal Education from the day the school was established in 1979 until he retired. In addition, he also maintained a successful photography business in Toms River for over thirty years.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce, son, Michael, daughter in law, Jill and their children, Elizabeth and Sarah; son, Lou, daughter in law, Antonette, and their children Salvatore and Gianna; niece Christine DiMare, her husband Frank and children; sister in law, Janice Strauss, husband Theodore and sister in law, Linda Trifaro.
The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday 11:00am at St. Joseph RC Church, Toms River. Entombment to follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Vito
JOHN LENART
September 17, 2021
Just remembering Mr Vito as today's the 6th anniversary of his passing. I was a student of Mr Vito and his teachings are with me even today 35+ years later
John Lenart
September 17, 2020
Mr Vito was an amazing teacher and someone who continues to impact me in my adult life. Thinking of him today
October 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. God bless. Dolores and Charles Stout
Pamela Gethard
September 30, 2015
Dear Joyce and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.
May your memories and love sustain you as you go through this most difficult time.
God's blessings to you and yours.
September 25, 2015
I am very saddened about the passing of one of the finest educators and men I have ever had the privilege of being a student of. My deepest sympathies to his family in this most difficult time. He will be missed.
Eric A. Kaari (TRHSE '89)
September 24, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Vito. He was such a nice man and raised a great family. He will be missed.
Our Condolences,
Charlie and Jennifer Bauer
Joe Discenza
September 24, 2015
to the Vito Family:
I am so sadden to hear of Gary's passing. He was a great teacher and friend. My prayers are with your family.
Mauro Altizio
September 24, 2015
Dear Joyce, Michael, Lou and Family,
Linda and I are very saddened to hear of your loss. Gary touched many lives and left many great impressions. He will be missed.
Rest in peace Gary.
Kelly Kaari
September 24, 2015
Rest In Peace Mr. Vito! You were one of the best teachers anyone could have. You always made time for your students and made every class with you fun. PLE was my favorite class to go to because of you. You always had a smile and always cheered us up if we were having a rough day. Thank you for making East a great place to go. You cared about every student at East. Mrs. Vito, Mike, Lou and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. An amazing human being will be gone but not forgotten!
michael connor
September 24, 2015
To a great educator who shaped the lives of more young people than he will ever know! I am one of his students and have grown to be a man many people like and admire. His family should be very proud of his legacy. Thoughts & prayers are with them! God bless
Michael connor
Randi Goodman-Victor
September 23, 2015
My most sincere sympathy to Lou and family. Mr. Vito was an amazing man who brought a lot to us as kids. May he rest in peace. God be with you all.
September 23, 2015
My sincerest sympathies to the family. He was a vary wonderful man with a smile for all. God bless him and keep him in His arms.
Ann Filiatreault
September 23, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Vito family. Gary was a wonderful person and was the photographer at our wedding 36 years ago.
Tara Nitti
September 23, 2015
I wanted to wish the family of Mr. Vito my sympathies. He was a great teacher and a really nice guy. One of the few teachers I have a very vivid memory of from high school.
TRE Class of 87
Joann Gioiella
September 23, 2015
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Gary was a good man
Rosemarie Pino McGeehan
September 23, 2015
Dear Mrs. Vito and Family: Throughout my high school career, Mr. Vito was an important mentor to me. Mr. Vito encouraged me to do things I had no idea I could do, nor would I ever had tried them. Mr. Vito was an integral part of the beginning traditions at TRE and to have been a part in that experience is very special to me. I am honored that Mr. Vito was able to take my wedding photos, my children's first photos and even my son's First Communion photos! Through the years, Mr. Vito always had a big hug and hello for me when I ran into him. His smile, big heart and sense of humor made him a great man. I pray for your comfort and peace for your family's loss. Godspeed Mr. Vito, thank you for all you taught me and may you rest in God's loving arms.
kellie Collins-pickle
September 23, 2015
Love you Mr. Vito. Always an inspiration and wonderful man.
Adele & Rob Chope
September 23, 2015
Rest in the arms of the angels, Gary....you are strong and healthy once again. May God bless you, and bring some comfort and peace to Joyce and your beloved family.
Theodora Sergiou
September 23, 2015
Remembering Mr. Vito with fond thoughts. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family.
Mary Brighton
September 23, 2015
Deepest condolences for this loss of a wonderful teacher, Mr.Vito. I was lucky to be one of his students at High School East during 1983-1984 and he remains one of my favorite teachers. RIP Mr. Vito.
Lizbeth Rizzo
September 23, 2015
I am so very sad to hear of Mr Vito's passing. I was one of his History students at TRHS East. He was a phenomenal teacher and mentor! I remember him always with a smile and a positive quip up his sleeve. He cared so very much for the TRHSE community. Thanks for being one the Greats!! Prayers and blessings to the family~~~
John Lenart
September 23, 2015
Mr Vito was a key influence in my high school life and instrumental in helping me understand PLE and debate. The world is worse off without Mr Vito and I will never forget him. God Bless
Lisa Rose
September 23, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr Vito you were one of my favorite teachers ❤
Chris and Danielle Sherman (Baluski)
September 23, 2015
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Dianne Stevens
September 23, 2015
RIP MR VIT0 thank you for the education
Mari Dalbora Dattolo
September 23, 2015
I will always have fond memories of Mr. Vito-having worked closely with him in the Inaugural Days of Toms River East. As our Activities Director and my first instructor of Political & Legal Education in 1980, his wisdom influenced the decisions and direction I would seek as an adult. Mr. Vito, take with you your contagious smile-and keep your camera within reach-you'll want to capture every magical moment! Until we meet again~With fond memories, Mari Dalbora
September 23, 2015
My deepest sympathies. He was a great person not to mention a great teacher. He will be missed greatly.
Debbie Flynn
Robert Eannone
September 23, 2015
As a ex-president of the Toms River Youth Soccer Club, I new Gary through the annual pictures. He was a very exuberant and patient individual to deal with all the players, coaches, and parents. He will be missed
Kim Nir
September 23, 2015
Dear Mrs. Vito and Family,
Your husband taught both my husband and me at TRHS East back in the 1980s. We remember him fondly and we're so sad to hear of his passing. We wanted you to know that for both of us, he is one of those teachers who will stay in our minds forever. We were fortunate to be exposed to a lot of great educators at East, but Mr. Vito had that extremely rare quality of getting to know all his students on a deeper level, while still maintaining authority and earning (not demanding) students' respect. He was so involved in the life of the school, and always went well above and beyond his job description.
A great teacher and a great man...we hope that in your time of sorrow it will help you to know how highly regarded he was and always will be.
With our condolences,
Ishai and Kim Nir
Debbi Zicky
September 23, 2015
My deepest sympathies Joyce, Michael, Lou and your families. I have such fond memories working with Gary on the shows at High School East while Peter was there. He was such a wonderful man, always so helpful. Thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Southiere
September 23, 2015
We are sorry for your loss,Gary was such a great person, he will live on in our memories forever.
Sharyn Cartnick
September 23, 2015
Joyce,
We are saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and all your family. May Gary rest in peace.
Sharyn & Lou Cartnick
RJ Scott
September 23, 2015
Godspeed, Mr. Vito.
Tracy Miceli
September 23, 2015
Mr. Vito was an amazing teacher. I was lucky enough to be in his PLE class in 1991 and still remember all the neat things we got to experience in that class. I still talk about our trip to DC today! He will be greatly missed. Prayers to his family.
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