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Carole L. Vitali

07/30/1940 - 02/12/2011

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Obituary For Carole L. Vitali

Carole L. (Elliot) Vitali, died at her home on February 12, 2011 surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Daughter of the late Arthur and Sarah (Lopez) Elliot, she was raised and educated in Manomet. A Rockland resident since 1963 Mrs. Vitali obtained her nursing degree from Massasoit Community College and worked as an RN for several years at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Boston. Carole opened her home to many family and friends. Along with her husband, Tino, she helped provide her children with the very best life, and many opportunities that contributed directly to their own personal successes.

She is survived by her husband and best friend of 53 years, Santino Vitali and her daughters Cheri A. Vitali-Tocchio of Abington, Lisa J. Vitali-McKim of Duxbury and Emily N. Vitali of Rockland, and honorary sons Glenn M. Mohan of Whitman, Sean E. Walters of VA and Eric R. Walters of Quincy. Beloved grandmother to Lauren, Alyssa and Jack McKim, Ariana Nickerson-Tocchio and step-grandsons Joseph and James Tocchio. Carole was the sister of Claire Mohan of Weymouth, Laura Boucher of MN, Jill Nagle of Plymouth, Melanie Griffith of Hyde Park, Mary Frances Elliot of Hyannis, Arthur “Bud� Elliot, Jr. of Plymouth and Peter Elliot of NY and the step-daughter of Margaret Elliot of AZ. She is also survived by loving cousins and many nieces and nephews

The Vitali family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Carole’s life on Thursday February 17, 2011, in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church 392 Hanover St. Hanover. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. Donations in her memory may be made to the Make A. Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Pl Ste 201, Boston, MA 02114, www.mass.wish.org or to Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02115, www.childrenshospital.org.

Services

17 Feb

Visitation

16:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
18 Feb

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church 392 Hanover St. Hanover, MA 02339 Get Directions »
18 Feb

Interment

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Tino and family, I am so sorry to hear of Carole's passing. I will always remember how special she was. She was a gentle, loving lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all the wonderful memories remain close to your hearts and keep a smile on your face. God bless you all. Love, Donna (Brill) Rowan

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Tino, Our heart and prayers go out to you and the girls. She was such a special lady with her warmth, kindness and generosity. She touched so many lifes and making them a little brighter. We will all miss her deeply. Love, Diane and Eddie

  • 05/25/2021

    Aunt Carole was a saint in herself. She will surely be miseed by all. We loved her very, very much. Love, The Vitali Family

  • 05/25/2021

    Our hearts break for you. Carole was an amazing woman - a quiet, strong, kind and compassionate presence. I will always be grateful for the friendship that she shared with my parents. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, now and always. Know that her spirit will always dwell with you, support you, and comfort you...

  • 05/25/2021

    Carole, you will be missed and loved by all. They say if you have one good friend in your life your rich. You had, and have many. Love always, George your friend and brother.

  • 05/25/2021

    Tino, our deepest condolences to you and the family. Carol was one of the nicest and loving people we knew. She had a heart of gold which touched so many lives. She holds a special place in our hearts and will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Alan & Sally Scott

  • 05/25/2021

    Carole was a very kind and thoughtful person, she will be missed very much. Love, Nancy

  • 05/25/2021

    The world will be a sadder place without Carole. She was the epitome of grace and beauty through and through, and she will be sorely missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Tino and Family, We know there are no words to sooth the hurt your feeling at this time, we just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and know that Jenny is there to guide Carole home.

  • 05/25/2021

    Just as Carole taught us how to live by her positive and quiet nature, she also taught us how to die by never dwelling on the negative or giving up hope. Our friendship started about five years ago when Braden joined the Theatre on Ice Team that Emily was already a member. Carole and Tino were always there to cheer the team on through the good times and bad. We will all miss seeing Carole sitting in the stands and having her there at the shows and competitions. We enjoyed the many competitions we attended together including Colorado, Vermont, Ohio, Illinois, and almost France. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Vitali Family.

  • 05/25/2021

    To know Carole was to love her....and we were lucky enough to have done both. Carole was kind, generous, loving and truly an inspiration through her strength and grace. We miss her already...

  • 05/25/2021

    We feel blessed and honored to have had Carole in our lives. She was truly a kind and gracious person. We hold you all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Tino, Emily and Vitali Family: Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Carole will always be a presence in the lives of those who were lucky enough to know her. I am sure that she is proud of the dignity with which she is being represented and remembered by her family. She has obviously prepared you all very well for this very sad time.

  • 05/25/2021

    My deepest sympathy go out to your family during this time of sorrow. This is a difficult time for all. Therefore, I'd like to share scripture that may help. Please, read John 6:40, 44.

  • 05/25/2021

    Tino and family, Sending love and prayers your way during this difficult time. Carole was a remarkable woman and I hope all your wonderful memories bring you comfort in times of sorrow.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Vitali family, When I heard of Carol’s passing I felt deep regret and pain. I can’t imagine how you must feel. I am very sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of Carol. When I was a child Carol seemed to be private and strict. As I grew older I understood her quiet dignified way differently. She was industrious, never idle. She was an excellent hostess and kept her home spotless. She was very generous to me and my family. I don’t think I was ever able to do anything for her. It was her nature to be a giver. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you. Jeff

  • 05/25/2021

    She was the best grandma I ever had I love and miss her The McKim

  • 05/25/2021

    Even though i truly was not their niece, I never went a day that i was never treated like family. Aunt Carole and Uncle Tino always welcome me with a warm smile and generosity. I know over the years i may have not kept intouch as i would have liked, I never kept them out of my thoughts. Thank you for everything you have done for my family. The memories i will cherish for a lifetime. My only wish is that my children could have had the chance to know Aunt Carole and find out what a wonderful person she truly was. Aunt Carole you will be truly missed.....

  • 05/25/2021

    DEAR TINO AND FAMILY, ALL MY GOOD THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE ALL WITH YOU IN THIS VERY SAD TIME. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN CAROL LIVED WITH US IN JAMAICA PLAIN AND ALL THE FUN AND LAUGHTER WE SHARED. SHE WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. ALL MY LOVE TO YOU ALL.. I PROMISE I WILL KEEP INTOUCH. LOVE ANN DECOSTE

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Tino and Family, John and I would like to extent to you and your family our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife Carol. I think being a nurse and having done so much in this life for not only her family and friends, but the care of others, shows the world what a very special person she was. The tributes that they write to you and the family tell everyone that she truly was an angel here on earth. May God send you the comfort and peace in knowing that she did a job well done and will be with you all again some day in heaven. Sending our love and prayers, Imelda & John Barucci

  • 05/25/2021

    My deepest sympathies for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Mr. Vitali, Cheri and Lisa: I am so sorry to hear of Carole's passing. I still have fond memories of our times on Stanley Avenue as well as the book she gave me when I had my tonsils out "The Last Swan". My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all now. Sincerely Joann (Salvatore) Reale

  • 05/25/2021

    Carole's strength and presence will still remain with us. We have lost a dear friend, but have gained so much just by knowing her. Carole will live on in our hearts and in our prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Tino and Family, Although we are miles apart and we only were able to visit you and Carole for just a few times in our lives, we are blessed to have known Carole and to realize what a wonderful, caring person she was. We will cherish the memories we were fortunate to have had. Carole touched our lives, and we know what a loving wife, mother and grandmother she was. And, what wonderful friends you both were to my brother, Sam, and to Donna. We will pray that God rewards you for the wonderful examples you both expressed. Carole will remain in our memories and prayers. God bless you and your loving family, Nick and Elaine Furio

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear Tino, Cheri, and Lisa, I just learned about your loss and I am very sorry. I know it has been many years since we have seen each other of have talked but I have fond memories of the times that we spent together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Paul MacKinnon

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