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Obituary: Stephen F. Vitone, 68, of Wolcott
He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam era.
Obituary courtesy of Maiorano Funeral Home
Loving Father
Mr. Stephen F. Vitone, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Village Green of Bristol Rehabilitation Center.
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Born on April 21, 1954 in Waterbury, Steve was the son of the late Frank and Myrtle (Steeves) Vitone. He was a graduate of Wolcott High School, Class of 1972. He worked as a chemical operator for McDermott Chemical for over 20 years and later for Omnicare Health in the shipping and receiving department until his retirement. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam era. He was a member of the Wolcott VFW #1979, the Bristol American Legion Post 2, and the Bristol Italian American Club.
A walking encyclopedia of everything sports, Steve was a true sports fanatic with his favorite teams being the NY Yankees and Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved jazz and rock & roll music and enjoyed attending concerts with family and friends. A “foodie” at heart, Steve loved to go to different restaurants and sample all kinds of food.
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Steve is survived by his sons Stephen F. Vitone, II of Waterbury and Anthony J. Vitone of Wolcott; his brothers Michael Vitone of Waterbury and Thomas Vitone and his wife Penny of Autryville, NC; his niece Caitlin Vitone and grand-nephew Jamison Buchanan. He also leaves his lifelong friend ZuZu, and his former wife Carol Vitone of Wolcott as well as many cousins and countless friends.
The Vitone family would like to thank Dr. Victor Chang and his staff, and the staffs of the Leever Center and Village Green of Bristol for their outstanding and compassionate care shown to Steve.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 9:00-11:00am with a service beginning at 11:00am at Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow St., Waterbury. Burial with full military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Steve’s name may be made to: Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708. For more information, to sign the online guestbook or to leave online condolences for the family, please visit ww.maioranofuneralhome.com.
