Name: Visitation for Sebastian VITANZA
Start: 2018-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-10T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park

VITANZA, Sebastian "Sibby" Age 93, of Austin, passed away Dec. 30, 2017. Mass Jan. 12, 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Austin, TX.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jan. 10, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Sebastian VITANZA

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11 Entries

Mary Ann Brugger

January 11, 2018

I loved every photo of Sibby,his family, and friends. A very good job to David and Val. Beautiful life Sibby had of 93 years! I am very happy that I was a part of his life as a friend as well as a patient. My Deepest Sorrow and Love to All of the Vitanza Family.

JACK ARMBRUSTER

January 9, 2018

On behalf of the Armbruster family, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Vitanza family. Dr Vitanza treated us for everything from encephalitis, scarlet fever, osgood slaughters disease, tonsil removal, poison ivy, broken bones, and other illnesses. There were 6 kids in our family and he took care of all of us, including my parents, and never referred us to a "specialist." He made house calls when he deemed it necessary. I remember being scared to death in a hospital room and, after DR Vitanza entered the room, my fears went away. He had a very nurturing manner that we loved and appreciated. He is loved by all of us and we will never forget him.

January 9, 2018

God bless all the Vitanzas. I loved your father's smile and warmth. I am glad I got to know him these past few years at the Q. He was always smiling and happy when I would see him in the dining room or taking his daily walks in the hall. Many blessings and peace.
Mary (Schneider) Pitts

Joe Spinelli

January 8, 2018

My sympathies to the Vitanza family. "Dr. V was my doctor from my younger years thru my college years. He was more than just a doctor to so many. My mother and I were just talking about him last month about how they don't make Dr,'s like him anymore. Rest in peace "Uncle Sib".

January 7, 2018

To Mary Lou and the Vitanza family. This is just to let you know that he was loved as a Docter and friend of the Burhenn family. I often think of him,and consider my self lucky to have known you both. You are in my prayers. Ray E. Burhenn Erie pa

Dolores Jimerson

January 7, 2018

My condolences to the Vitanza family. Dr. Vitanza brought me into this world in 1965 and remained my physician as I grew up. He and his staff were always so kind. On the the occasions I would see him in the store or hospital, prior to my moving away in 1995, he would hug me and tease me asking how his little Indian Princess was doing & then say that he still remembered the day I was born. It always made me feel special.

Fr. Dan Kresinski

January 7, 2018

Dear David,
You may remember me, Fr. Dan Kresinski, your freshman religion teacher at Cathedral Prep. I extend to you and your Mother and sister and all the family my prayerful sympathy. When I first met you in 1970, I thought of the meaning of your name --- Vitanza comes from "vita" in Italian meaning "life". Your father's very long life was full of happiness and much service to others. He died as one year was ending and another was beginning. Now his new life with the Lord starts. May God bless you all.
Fr. Dan Kresinski,

Janice Di Luzio

January 7, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Vitanza brought me into this world in the 60s, and remained our family doctor until retirement. He helped me through surgeries, house calls..and just being a teen. He was an amazing doctor and man. He touched many lives. Sending prayers and healing thoughts.

Hal Helfand

January 7, 2018

Have fond memories of Dr. Vitanza. He alwasy was compassionate and provided sound advise. The Helfand family (Ted, Saul & Harold) lived better lives because of his care.

Kim Zillman

January 7, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Vitanza family,

Dr. Vitanza was by far the best Dr. I have ever had, although a child when I first encountered his deep compassion to help people, he was always there with a smile on his face and made me feel comfortable and safe;,my family continued to see him on Pine Ave. until his retirement and we missed him so.

Thank you for your years of service not only as a physician but also in the Armed forces.

The journey is yours to explore and to share your many talents

Jessica (Catherman) Munch

January 7, 2018

Dr. Vitanza was my family physician when I was a child. 30 years later I still remember his humor and kindness. My mother always spoke highly of Dr. Vitanza and his daughter. What a beautiful obituary that was.

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