James Lawrence Vitale
August 09, 1940 - August 23, 2012
Obituary
OREGON-James L. Vitale, age 72, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at his home. He was born on Aug. 9, 1940, in Madison, the son of James and Conchera (Germano) Vitale. James graduated from Central High School in Madison. He married Christine Conners on Oct. 15, 1977, in Madison. James owned and operated his own business, Vitale’s Lounge, with his brother, Joe, for 32 years. He was most recently employed by Mallatts Pharmacy in the distribution center. James is survived by his wife, Christine; 3 sons, Jimmy (Sandy) and Michael, both of Albuquerque, N.M. and Todd of Madison; sister, Mayme Fendelet of Michigan; brother, Joe of Madison; his special angel, Toni; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, William Fendelet. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 A.M. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, from 4 P.M. until 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Jim will be missed by his family and friends. He will be in our hearts forever.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, from 4 P.M. until 7 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 A.M. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012.
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mary olsen
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I worked with Jim at Mallatt's for the past few years. I talked with him every day about fishing, travel etc.
I sure will miss seeing him. He was such a big part of
my day. I am so sorry for your loss. What a nice man.
Thought and prayers,
Mary Olsen
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Chrissy McDermott
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I have worked with Jim at Mallatt's for several years. I loved seeing him when I arrived in the morning, he always greeted with a smile or joke of some sort. He was a great person to be around and I enjoying talking with him.
His greatest asset certainly was his sense of humor!
He will be missed greatly here by co-workers and the clients that were on his delivery route.
I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Cindy MacLaren
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Chris,
So sorry to hear the new about your husband. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Cindy MacLaren
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Anne and Jerry McGill
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We will never forget the fun and laughter we shared with Jim and Joe in Vitale's Lounge. Jerry and I went there for our first date and 29 years later we are still together.
When our apartment building caught fire, one month after Jerry and I moved in together we didn't have any insurance. We stopped by Vitale's a couple of weeks later and Jim and Joe took us to the office and handed us a huge container of money. They had passed the hat every night and along with the money were notes from the people who donated the money wishing us well.
We will never forget the kindness and friendship that we shared.
Rest in peace Jim and thanks for everything.
Anne & Jerry McGill
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Elizabeth Lowery
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My dear trainer lady. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am in Cal so can't be there with you, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Lizzie
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Emily Nickles
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I worked at Mallatt's with Jim for the past year. He was usually the first smile I saw when I got to work everyday. When I was having a bad day he could always make me smile and laugh. He shared my daughters birthday and asked me almost everyday how my kids were. He was a great friend and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Emily