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Celebrating the life of

Arthur S. Vitagliano

March 28, 1941 - September 12, 2014

Arthur S. Vitagliano

Arthur (Artie) Vitagliano Jr., of Tybee Island, Georgia, went to be with his Savior on September

12, 2014 at Hospice of Savannah after his courageous battle with cancer. Artie was born in

Boston, Massachusetts on March 28, 1941. After moving to Georgia, he was educated in the

Savannah Chatham County School System and was a member of the first graduating class of

Jenkins High School in 1959. Artie served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He

graduated from Auburn University in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.

WAR EAGLE! He then went to work for Burlington Industries in North Carolina for 36 years. His

job assignments included: Industrial Engineer, Plant Manager, Division Quality Control Manager,

and Division Product Development Manager. After his retirement in 2001, he returned to Tybee

Island, Georgia. He and his wife Wanda traveled extensively to various parts of the world such as

China, Thailand, Italy, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Israel, Greece, Alaska, and many other

destinations. Artie enjoyed meeting people and experiencing different cultures. He was an avid

Auburn football fan. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, fishing, oyster roasts, low country

boils, and socializing with his wonderful neighbors. Artie had a real passion for animals including

his 20 year old cat El Gato, along with Candy and Monkey. Arthur was preceded in death by his

father Arthur Vitagliano, mother Loree Anderson, stepfather Earl Anderson, and sister Patricia

Anderson Pennington. Surviving are his wife Wanda Vitagliano, daughter Angie Vitagliano,

stepsons Scotty Sykes, Steven Sykes and wife Melanie, grandchildren Adam Vitagliano and Hailey

Vitagliano, stepgrandchildren

Noah Sykes, Mariah Sykes, and Maleah Sykes, great stepchildren

Payton and Paxton, brother Andy Anderson and wife Teresa, aunt Annie Bowers, and many

nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday,

September 13, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Home on Whitemarsh Island followed by a

service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.

 

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I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Vitagliano family, in the loss of your beloved, Artie. Artie and his family were our neighbors growing up. He enjoyed life and made every situation a happy and fun one. Rest in peace my friend and may God hold you in the palm of his hands.

- Shirley Edwards Ross, The Villages, Florida

I haven't seen my cousin Artie in many many years-at least 50 years -he was a wonderful man telling me all about his time at Georgia Tech. I just happened upon his death notice - my prayers are with his daughter Angela and his grandchildren. He was five years older than me. His father my uncle Arthur and my dad Guy Vitagliano were brothers. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

- Joan Vitagliano, Melrose, Ma

So sorry to hear of Art's passing. Always enjoyed working with him at Burlington Industries.

- Vicki Hobbs, Reidsville, NC

Wanda, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Art was a good friend and coworker of mine. He was so blessed to have you in his life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Betty Cox, Reidsville, NC

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Vitagliano family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the promise at Revelation 21:4 that sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past.

- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA

Our love and sympathy to Wanda and the family. Art was a joy to know. We worked together at the voting polls and he was a very good worker with his wit and charm. Our sincere sympathy to the family. God Bless,

- Herman & Phyllis Peavy, Tybee Island, GA

Wanda, I will always remember how special Art made us feel when Judy, Craig and I visited you and him last fall. The low country boil was delicious and Art's southern hospitality could not have been warmer. He will be missed by all who knew him and enjoyed his friendly company. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now and may you know the peace and love of our Heavenly Father who knows our hurts and provides all our needs.

- Sammi McCubbins, Gig Harbor, WA

Artie was a great person, co-worker, and friend and he will be missed by his many Reidsville NC and Burlington Industries' friends he made over the years. I was so saddened to hear of his passing, but he is probably in a better place and without the pain. So good to hear that he and Wanda were prolific travelers as I am sure they thoroughly enjoyed the too few years of retirement they had together. Rest in Peace my good friend Artie and God bless you Wanda as you have to go through this very difficult time.

- Terry Houston, Easley, SC

I just want to say that I love you grandpa! I know I messed up. Quite a few times... but people make mistakes. And I love my family no matter what happens. Family is all that matters in the end. Blood is thicker than water. Your daughter, Angelia Vitagliano, grandchildren Adam and Hailey and your other granbabies Peyton and Paxton. We all love you and I thank you for being there when I couldn't

- hailey vitagliano, alma, ga

Judy and I want to let Wanda know what a blessing we think it was for Art to have her with him during the years you had together. Art was also so fortunate to have you look after him in such a caring manner during these last weeks. We will miss him as you will but will recall fondly Art's joy, his sense of humor and, yes, his love of the War Eagles. God Bless.

- Judy and Craig Cardwell, Reidsville, NC

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Vitagliano family, in the loss of your beloved, Artie. Artie and his family were our neighbors growing up. He enjoyed life and made every situation a happy and fun one. Rest in peace my friend and may God hold you in the palm of his hands.

- Shirley Edwards Ross, The Villages, Florida

I haven't seen my cousin Artie in many many years-at least 50 years -he was a wonderful man telling me all about his time at Georgia Tech. I just happened upon his death notice - my prayers are with his daughter Angela and his grandchildren. He was five years older than me. His father my uncle Arthur and my dad Guy Vitagliano were brothers. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

- Joan Vitagliano, Melrose, Ma

So sorry to hear of Art's passing. Always enjoyed working with him at Burlington Industries.

- Vicki Hobbs, Reidsville, NC

Wanda, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Art was a good friend and coworker of mine. He was so blessed to have you in his life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Betty Cox, Reidsville, NC

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Vitagliano family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the promise at Revelation 21:4 that sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past.

- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA

Our love and sympathy to Wanda and the family. Art was a joy to know. We worked together at the voting polls and he was a very good worker with his wit and charm. Our sincere sympathy to the family. God Bless,

- Herman & Phyllis Peavy, Tybee Island, GA

Wanda, I will always remember how special Art made us feel when Judy, Craig and I visited you and him last fall. The low country boil was delicious and Art's southern hospitality could not have been warmer. He will be missed by all who knew him and enjoyed his friendly company. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now and may you know the peace and love of our Heavenly Father who knows our hurts and provides all our needs.

- Sammi McCubbins, Gig Harbor, WA

Artie was a great person, co-worker, and friend and he will be missed by his many Reidsville NC and Burlington Industries' friends he made over the years. I was so saddened to hear of his passing, but he is probably in a better place and without the pain. So good to hear that he and Wanda were prolific travelers as I am sure they thoroughly enjoyed the too few years of retirement they had together. Rest in Peace my good friend Artie and God bless you Wanda as you have to go through this very difficult time.

- Terry Houston, Easley, SC

I just want to say that I love you grandpa! I know I messed up. Quite a few times... but people make mistakes. And I love my family no matter what happens. Family is all that matters in the end. Blood is thicker than water. Your daughter, Angelia Vitagliano, grandchildren Adam and Hailey and your other granbabies Peyton and Paxton. We all love you and I thank you for being there when I couldn't

- hailey vitagliano, alma, ga

Judy and I want to let Wanda know what a blessing we think it was for Art to have her with him during the years you had together. Art was also so fortunate to have you look after him in such a caring manner during these last weeks. We will miss him as you will but will recall fondly Art's joy, his sense of humor and, yes, his love of the War Eagles. God Bless.

- Judy and Craig Cardwell, Reidsville, NC

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200