Vito J. Velsini

Vito J Velsini

     Vito was born on 28 February 1950 with his twin sister Vivian in Elizabethtown, New York and spent the first eighteen years of his life in Witherbee, New York. He died on 1 September 2024, a victim of lung cancer. 

     Vito enlisted in the United States Air Force in November 1968. After basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas, he was stationed to Korea, Vietnam & Thailand after which he returned to Witherbee, New York. 

     On 31 July 1976, he wed his lovely wife, Denise (Forgette) Velsini. Together they grew their family, built a home and enjoyed life in Mineville, New York. Denise succumbed to cancer in 1995 after which Vito raised their two children.. 

     Vito was a dedicated member of the Essex County Sheriff Department rising to the rank of Sergeant before retiring in 2005 due to a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. It has been said by many that Vito respected others and they, in turn, respected him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved to play cards and enjoyed his lotto scratchers. He spent many hours enjoying the company of his children and watching grandchildren grow and flourish. He loved sports of almost any kind.

     Left to mourn Vito are,daughter Lynn (Justin) Green and their children of Willsboro New York, son Jamie (Erin) and their sons of Mineville New York, his twin sister Vivian Raymond of Mountain Home Idaho, brother Michael (Dori) Velsini and their two children and one grandson of Mountain Home Idaho, Paige Harris of Crown Point New York Linda & Michael Baldwin of Witherbee New York,Maria Velsini of Port Henry, New York, Lew Frazier and Kim Baker of Jackman Maine and his two great granddaughters as well as many, many relatives and lifelong friends.

     He is predeceased by his wife Denise, father Ceasar Velsini, Catherine and Lewis Frazier as well as many other members of the Velsini family who helped to raise him to be the kind, gentle and wonderful man that he was. 

     Vito did not want a lot of “fanfare” during this time. There will be no viewing or funeral just graveside services. It is with great dignity and respect that Vito will be buried with military honors and recognition by the Essex County Sheriff Department. 

     Please join the family & friends graveside Thursday, 5 September 2024 at the Saint Peter and Paul cemetery in Moriah New York at 11 a.m. to say good-bye to this real life modern hero. Vito wanted everyone to wear their favorite team jersey whether it is from their school or a professional team. He will be wearing his favorite Mets tee shirt. Join us at the Mineville VFW after services for a reception honoring Vito.

     In lieu of flowers, please donate to the organization of your choice in his name. 

     With love & respect, Charlene Velsini

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