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Robert Joseph Vittengl
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Funeral information
| Home: Gansevoort, NY |
Place of Birth: Bridgeport , CT |
| Date of Death: July 21, 2010 |
Birthdate: February 22, 1932 |
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Age: 78
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Biography
Gansevoort
Robert J Vittengl, 78, passed away in St. Peters Hospice in Albany NY on the evening of July 21, 2010.
Born, February 22, 1932, in Bridgeport CT , the son of Morgan and Mary Vittengl, he grew up in a family with five siblings. Along with his brothers and sisters, he was taught the values and beliefs of the Catholic faith.
After meeting his future wife in Lake Placid , NY they were married on September 2, 1952 at St Agnes Catholic Church. A true family man, he and Helen Wilkins raised nine wonderful children together. True to his values, he taught each of them the importance of a strong work ethic, a passion for living, and the commitment to and love of family.
Robert was valedictorian of his class and an ever-inspired entrepreneur. He was self motivated and driven, owning and operating multiple automobile franchises. An avid aviation enthusiast, he piloted several single engine airplanes and helicopters. Robert co-founded the Glens Falls Pilots and Owners Association. Ever the craftsman and hobbyist, he refurbished his own airplane; a J3 piper cub.
He is pre-deceased by his parents, Morgan and Mary Vittengl, and his brother Fr. Morgan Vittengl.
He is survived by:
His four siblings; Mary C, Fr. Donald, and Sr. Joan Vittengl; Jane Mozolak
His nine children and their spouses; Robert and Stephanie Vittengl; Mary and Mac MacDonald; Mike and Kathy Vittengl; Dr. Morgan and Mary Vittengl; Ann and Jonathan Perham; Don and Heidi Vittengl; Joe and Holly Vittengl; Helen and Brian Stoick; Joni and Paul Gallegos.
His twenty-eight grandchildren; Jason and Julie; Eric and Jessica; Matthew and Shannon; Tatum, Samantha; Morgan, Katie, and Kelly Vittengl; Jessica and Mike Budris; Joe Hanley; Zachary and Alexandra Mack; Kaleah, Celinna Perham; Alex, Olivia, Isabelle Stoick; Morgan, Hannah, Maria, Luke Vittengl; Kjellen, Sophia, Kai Gallegos.
His four great-grandchildren; Sarah Vittengl; John and Mae Budris; Paxton Vittengl.
A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.at St. Michael's The Archangel Church, So. Glens Falls. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, So. Glens Falls.
Friends may call Friday, July 23, 2010 from 4 -7 p.m. at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Ave., So. Glens Falls.
In-lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or Community Hospice of Albany, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY
For those who wish, online condolences may be sent to www.scott-barbieri.com.
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