Michael A. Vitiello, Jr., age 81 of Hudson FL, formerly of Medford and NH, died Monday in the Marliere Hospice Care Center New Port Richey, FL. He is the beloved husband of Theresa (DeAngelis) Vitiello with whom he shared more than 60 years of marriage.
Mr. Vitiello was born in Medford, the son of the late Michael and Angelina (Testa) Vitiello. He was a graduate of Medford Vocational High School, class of 1950. Shortly after High School, Michael served in the U. S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War.
He worked as a master electrician. He was often considered the "go to" guy when you needed advice on any type of construction project. He was also the family's proverbial "handy man who could fix anything. He loved working with his hands, particularly in woodworking. He would spend endless hours on his computer with his beloved dog "Annie" by his side. However nothing gave him more satisfaction than spending quality time with his wife, children, grand and great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife he leaves a son Michael R. Vitiello of Medford and 7 daughters, Deborah Floyd and her husband John of FL, Susan Twombley and her husband Richard of NH, Terry Vitiello and her partner Debbie of NH, Maryellen Ferguson and her husband David of Medford, Patricia Vitiello and her companion Robert of Medford, Elizabeth Perry and her husband Dean of NH, Carol Schiavuzzo and her husband Cataldo of Bellingham,.Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Nancy Hayes, Edith Patturelli and Anthony Vitiello. He will be sadly missed by his beloved dog "Annie". Funeral from the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Tuesday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 through 8 p.m..
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.