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03/21/2024 08:18 PMDomenick B. Vitelli, 69, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on 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 and building race cars 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 corps. Domenick had a fascination for cruise ships. He took many cruises with his family, whom he loved unconditionally. He was also a New York Yankees and New York Jets fan.
He was the 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; and godfather of Mandy Russo.
The visiting hours were on March 20 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A parlor service followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO 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. www.northhavenfuneral.com.