Gaspare "Casper" W. Viti

Mr. Gaspare “Casper” W. Viti, age 88, formerly of New Hartford, and currently of Greenacres, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at Lakeworth Manor with his family by his side. Born in Utica on May 11, 1918, Casper was the son of the late Domenico and Agnes (Ciamponi) Viti. He was raised and educated locally. On June 14, 1941 he married the former Angeline Mannino. They were well-suited for each other and shared an affectionate relationship until her passing on February 11, 1984. Mr. Viti’s retail business life began when he was a salesman for the American Furniture Co. Subsequently, in 1944, he and his wife established and operated Casper’s Home Furnishing Store located on Bleecker St., where he was active until his retirement in 1988. He was a true businessman and entrepreneur. He loved new and varied ventures and fulfilled many dreams with success and independence. He enjoyed people and appreciated loyalties and friendships made through his years in business. In his professional life, he was a fair and admired businessman, and in his personal life he was a compassionate and loving family man. He enjoyed traveling with his family, especially to Florida and derived much joy from these trips since the mid 1950’s. On May 16, 1987 he was blessed with a second marriage to the former Antoinette Raciti, and it was filled with love, respect, and great devotion. Casper’s driving force in life was his faith, and he trusted in the Lord. He was a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society and was a faithful parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Casper is survived by his wife, Antoinette; his sons and daughters-in-law, Dominic “Butch” and Marie Viti, and Salvatore “Sal” Viti and Diane Pimpinella of Utica. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Michael and Tanya Viti, Daniel and Theresa Viti, Richard and Stephanie Viti, Torre Viti, and Elena and David Brough; and Torre and Elana’s mother Diane Viti. In addition, he leaves seven great-grandchildren; Antoinette’s children and grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Dominick and Theresa Viti of Mohawk; and his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Alice Valente. He was predeceased by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Nancy Viti, and Albert and Isabella Viti; and his in-laws. The family offers its heartfelt thanks to Antoinette’s daughter, Camille Lorento, for her respect and concern for Casper and her mother, and to friends Edwin and Louise Battalene, Nancy Yelle and Lance for the care and compassion shown to Casper during his illness. Visitation will be held today (Sunday) from 2-5 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Mr. Viti’s funeral will commence on Monday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Gaspare "Casper" W. Viti

May 11, 1918 - November 22, 2006