Felix M. Vitale

July 20, 1926 - May 20, 2017

Felix M. Vitale, 90, of Newington, passed away Saturday (May 20, 2017) with his loving family by his side. Born in Enfield, Felix was a longtime New Britain resident until moving to Newington in 1996. He was employed at Stanley Works, as a set-up man, in the Plating Room for 26 years, retiring in 1988. Felix loved to bowl with the Stanley Seniors League at Laurel Lanes in Plainville for many years. Surviving Felix is a son, Johnathan Vitale of Broadbrook; a daughter, Deborah Vitale of Newington; three grandchildren, Sara Vitale, Ashley Vitale, and Meagan Vitale; a great granddaughter, Sophie Vitale; one brother, Frank Vitale of New Britain; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his faithful companions Otto, Gaby and Rookie. Felix was predeceased by a brother and two sisters, Vincent Vitale, Millie Ruggerio and Mary Frenette. Felix family expresses special thanks to his caregiver Olga for over two years of dedicated care. Funeral Services are Saturday (June 3, 2017) 10 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Assyrian Cemetery, Barbour Rd., New Britain. Calling hours will be held from 9 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to German Sheppard Rescue of New England, PO Box 249, Wayland, MA 01778. Please share a memory or note pf sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com