FALL RIVER – Wayne J. Vital, age 66 of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 30, 2021 at home. He was the beloved husband of Eurides “Rita” DeSa Vital and the son of the late Joseph R. Vital Jr., and the late Anne Marie (Mackey) Vital.
Prior to retiring, Wayne worked for Health First as a handyman, and was a member of the MA National Guard. In his free time, Wayne enjoyed gardening, sharing stories, fishing, wood working, tinkering, and flea marketing. He loved all kinds of animals, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Wayne is survived by his children: Derek Vital (companion Christina Botelho) of Barrington, RI, Jennifer Correia (husband Michael) of Tiverton, RI, and Lindsay Wright of Fall River; step-son: Phillip DeSa (companion Ashley Frasher) of Fall River; his sister: Jo-Ann Vital Bernier (husband Mark) of Fall River; 9 grandchildren: Adriana, Gabriella, & Julian Vital, Ethan & Avery Correia, Nicholas Spatafora, Kashawn, Adam, & Atlantis Wright; great granddaughter: Amelia Spatafora; nephews: Nolan & Cole Bernier.
A visitation for Wayne will take place in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA. on Wednesday, Aug. 4th from 9-11 AM, with a service to follow at 11 AM. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, by going to www.aspca.org.