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James Vitale Obituary
AGE: 87 • Bridgewater
James J. Vitale, Sr., 87, of Bridgewater, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 in the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Park at 10am. Please be at the funeral home 9am. Interment will be in Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Visitation is on Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm. For online condolences to the family please go to www.mastapeterfuneralhome.com
Born and raised in Kenilworth until 1965, James moved to Piscataway then to Bridgewater in 1977. He worked with his brothers at V & M Excavating, and then worked for Hyatt Roller Bearing in 1963 until his retirement in 1979. He served as a Tank Driver in the U. S. Army, receiving the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, during WWII with his dear friend Bobby Sutera. They have remained friends to this day. James served 16 years with the Kenilworth Fire Department and Rescue Squad serving as Captain and then a member of the N. J. Firemen's Exempt Association and Somerville Elks for many years.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Lucille (Moscatell) Vitale after 58 years of marriage in 2005. James leaves behind two sons Lester and James Vitale, Jr. and his wife Lynn, four grandchildren Matthew (Michelle), Jennifer (Jim), Donald (Kristin), and Stacey, seven great grandchildren, a brother Paul Vitale (Josephine), a sister Julia Caforio, and companion Delia DiBenedetto.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 38101 in James memory.
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December 30, 2013
Very sorry our deepest sympathy to the family and friends
Marlene Bagnall
December 30, 2013
We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Jimmy's sudden passing. But his memories will always be with us. He was very special, and he will have a special place in our lives.
He is in peace in heaven with my beloved mother (his cousin) Mary Massa Vitale Lugara who recently passed away in January. She always enjoyed their talks, reminiscening about the old days... memories shared. He could always put a smile on your face. Love, Marlene (Lugara-Bagnall), Ken & Steven Bagnall, from Florida
December 30, 2013
My condolences to the Vitale family. May memories of time spent with James warm your hearts. Lean on God for comfort and the hope he gives of seeing our passed loved ones again.
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