FRAMINGHAM – Vita Frances Tofani, age 94, a longtime resident of Framingham, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Vita was the beloved wife of 68 years to the late Angelo John Tofani of Framingham.
Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Diana and Constance (Spina) Diana of Framingham and Palermo, Italy, and sister of the late Pasquale Diana, Jr.
Vita was the owner of Tofani Auto Body, a well-known business in Framingham, for over 40 years. She also worked in food services for the town of Framingham while raising six children. Vita's entrepreneurial spirit and active involvement in the community through her membership at St. Tarcisius Church and the Golden Rays had a significant impact on the community.
Vita enjoyed traveling and dancing with her husband, playing cards with her friends and family, taking many trips to the casino, making her infamous chokecherry, and watching all Boston sports teams.
Vita's love for her large family was unmistakable. She was a true family woman, and her love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was evident not only in the meals she cooked but in how she hosted them for parties by the pool and served her famous jello cake. Every moment she spent with them was filled with joy and love, and it was something she cherished deeply.
Vita is survived by her children, Pauline and her late husband Glenn Wilson of Framingham; Marie T. Boerger and her husband George of Venice, FL; John Tofani and his wife Amy of Framingham; the late Angelo A. Tofani and his wife Christine Tofani of Ashland; Pasquale Tofani of Framingham; James Tofani and his wife Jody of Bellingham, along with 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends, we warmly invite you to attend her funeral Mass on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 11 AM at St. Tarcisius Church, 562 Waverley Street (Rt 135) Framingham, with burial to follow.
In place of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Community Care at https://gscommunitycare.org/Donate.