QUEENSBURY - Dr. Vitale H. Paganelli, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Son of Mary (Guarnieri) and Vitale H. Paganelli, Sr. was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 12, 1928.

The family moved to Tuckahoe in 1929, where his father practiced general law and was Justice of the Peace until 1987.

Vitale graduated from Eastchester High School (1945), Georgetown University with a BS (1948), NYU Graduate School, Washington Square for two years and Facolta Medicina, Torino, Italy for two years. He returned to NY Medical College and graduated with a MD in June 1955. He completed a 15 month rotating internship at Glens Falls Hospital before enlisting in the USAF serving at Andrews Air Force Hospital for two years as Chief of Pediatrics and then in OB/GYN. He spent a month at a medical clinic in Guatemala and upon his return, he built and staffed a one room clinic in Queensbury.

Returning to Glens Falls in October of 1958, he had a general practice of medicine from various local locations until his retirement in July 2002.

He felt privileged and honored during his career to have been chosen by his colleagues to serve as President of the Medical Staff of Glens Falls Hospital, as President of the Warren County Medical Society and Sec-Treasurer of the former Glens Falls Academy of Medicine.

He was a communicant at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of Glens Falls. An avid reader, eclectic in subject, a model railroader and a late student of piano.

He played two parts (pictured here in a top hat playing the part of the atheist philosopher) in a production Edgar Lee Master's "Spoon River Anthology" directed by Mickey Luce, to benefit the drama program at St. Mary's –St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School.

Vitale knew and loved the Lord and we have peace knowing he is in His Kingdom for eternity.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter Wanda Catherine Paganelli; a grandson Alex Paganelli and a sister Mary Ann Lee.

Survivors include his beloved wife Mary Frances Paganelli, together for many years; Wanda Paganelli, the mother of his children; three daughters: Maribeth and Michael Madonna and four children; Sara and Kevin McMahon and two children; and Maggie Paganelli and two children; five sons: Paul and Keri Paganelli and three children; Jude and Betsy Paganelli and two children; Benjamin and Susan Paganelli and three children; Francis and Tia Paganelli and three children; and Joseph Paganelli and two children; step children: James, Laura, Mark and Marie Vamvalis and children.

Special thanks to his personal caregivers for their compassionate care and altruism.

At Vitale's request, there will be no calling hours and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Glens Falls and burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in South Glens Falls at the convenience of the family due to COVID restrictions.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Arrangements are under the direction of Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, Queensbury, NY.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Post-Star on Dec. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Vitale Paganelli

11 Entries

Vivian Whitehead, RN

December 5, 2020

I remember wallpapering Dr Paganelli´s house many years ago. He was a very wise and humble man. I will never forget what he told me about how he worked for everything he had, and how things had changed for new doctors. He complained about their impatience to get everything they expected right away, and spend beyond their means, putting them in astronomical debt. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Betsy Nolan

December 4, 2020

The Paganelli family was a source of great support for my family after the death of my father. My deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow.

Tom Bapp

December 3, 2020

My condolences to Dr. Paganelli´s family. He was not only my doctor for forty some years but became like a second father. He helped our family through many sicknesses,stitches and broken bones. I will fondly remember him forever. RIP doc.

Dick Robichaud

December 3, 2020

Maggie, Jude & Family. My deepest sympathies & condolences to you & your family.
Praying for peace & comfort for you all.

Bill & Nancy Field

December 3, 2020

Dr. Pag was our MD for many years...a wonderful caring man. Sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

Delores Scudder Johnson

December 2, 2020

My sympathy to his family My thanks for the many years of medical care given to not only my family but hundreds more. We all loved him.

Franklin DePeters

December 2, 2020

To the Paganelli family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Vitale. I was privileged to
know him as a colleague, and more so
as a friend.

Kim Seeger

December 2, 2020

He was such a sweetheart. He delivered all four of us children. My mother absolutely loved seeing him in church. My parents were Herman & Marilyn Fiore Jr. He will be missed by many.

John Bishop

December 2, 2020

To Fran and the Family I want to express my deepest condolences of Uncle Vit. What a man and big influence on my life. Jack and Vit were quite a team when they got together. What a wonderful friendship they shared and something we all should aspire to have. He will be missed by me and many others. God Bless him.

Conni Mitrione Tucker

December 2, 2020

Doc was my physician while I was growing up. He diagnosed me with Rheumatic Fever and kept me healthy without any major disabilities left from this disease. I will miss you Doc. Enjoy your next journey.

Dickinson family

December 2, 2020

What a wonderful doctor -will be missed by all no

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