Obituary: Domenick B. Vitelli, 69, Of North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT — (From North Haven Funeral Home): Domenick B. Vitelli, 69, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Yale New Haven/Smilow Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Antoinette Russo Vitelli.

Domenick was born in New Haven on July 16, 1954, and was the son of the late Dominick and Rita Besagni Vitelli.

He was a heavy-duty truck mechanic for Barnick’s Trucking & Equipment for 30 years and for Anthony Augliera Moving & Storage.

Domenick enjoyed fixing cars, building racecars and was a member of the Greco Auto Parts Racing Team.

A lover of music, especially the oldies, Domenick played the guitar amongst many other instruments including the drums and was a member of the Drum Corp.

Domenick had a fascination of cruise ships, he took many cruises with his family who he loved unconditionally. He was also a New York Yankees and New York Jets fan.

Father of Rita Ney (Phil), Kelly Vitelli (John Votto) and Tina Vitelli (Edward Stoor). Grandfather of PJ Ney, Mia Ney, Anthony Stegos, Ariana Calderon, Isabella Stegos and Luciano Calderon. Brother of Paul Vitelli. Godfather of Mandy Russo.

The visiting hours will be Wednesday, March 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A parlor service will follow at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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