Russell Vitale Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Russell Vitale of Wright City, Missouri. Russell, born on January 15, 1931, passed away on June 25, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Vitale to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Vitale and Angelina Vitale; his wife Shirley Jean Vitale; his granddaughter Shannon Vazquez; and his siblings, Paul Vitale, Maryann Stephenson, Rose Friese and Olivia Hoven.
He is survived by: his daughters, Christine Dever (Brian) and Deborah Diane Reece (Dennis); his son-in-law John Hefele; his grandchildren, Michael Joel Hefele (Susan), Mark Ryan Hefele (Dainelle), Danny Reece, Darla (Matt), Shuford, Samantha Dever, Lauren Dever and Vazquez; and his sister Josephine Pfountz. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Evelyn's House in honor of Russell.
