1924
2017
Vita M. Anastasi, 92, passed peacefully July 7, 2017 after an extended illness. Vita is survived by her daughter, Jean Carol and son-in-law Lenny Longo son William Anastasi, Jr.; two grand children Lenny Longo II, Dara and her husband Michael Seise; two great-grandchildren, Adriana and Giuliana Seise; her sister Rosemary Lorello, brother Paul and Theresa Marrone, sisters-in-law Connie Esposito, Ida and Nick Basirico and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband William L. Anastasi, Sr., her parents Antonette and Vincenzo Marrone and brothers-in-law Joseph Lorello, Sr., Vito and John Anastasi, and sister-in-law Mary Sceusa. Vita was born in Brooklyn, NY, in December 21, 1924, and married her sweetheart William “Bill” Anastasi, in June 1946. They moved to Tampa in January 1951. She was a wonderful homemaker, cook, baker, mother and grandmother. Her family was the most important aspect of her life. Vita especially loved her two grandchildren, Lenny and Dara, and her great-grandchildren Adriana and Giuliana Seise. She took care of them often and participated in many school functions. Her volunteer work included the PTA at MacFarlane Park Elementary, West Tampa Jr. High; “Pink Lady” at St. Joseph Hospital; Wellness on Wheels; H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Program. She worked with her sister at Rosemary's Day Nursery and in later years as hostess at Lorello's Restaurant, always assisting her family in whatever they needed. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tampa. The family will receive friends for Visitation Saturday, July 15, 2017 between 10 and 11 AM at Garden of Memories Funeral Home followed by an 11 AM service and Entombment at Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family thanks Melech Hospice House’s Dr. Jose Fernandez, nurses, Elva, Nandy, Caryl, Kathy, Burnadette, Feliscia, aides, Marie, volunteers, Janet Ricklick and clergy, Father Christian and Sister Marie: for your kindness, empathy, and service to Vita we thank you. Our family wishes to sincerely thank Stacy Farias in particular for the special care she took of Vita in her time of need. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Melech Hospice House at 11125 N. 52nd St. Temple Terrace, FL 33617, in Vita Anastasi's name. Pallbearers are Dominic Basirico, Lenny Longo, Sr., Lenny Longo II, JR Lorello, Paul T. Marrone, Michael Seise; Honorary Pallbearers are Anthony Basirico, Joseph Lorello, JJ Lorello, Jimmy Marrone, Pauly Marrone and Anthony Sceusa.
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July 15, 2017
ZORAIDA HERNANDEZ
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LONGO'S FAMILY MAY HER RIP AND ENJOY GOD'S GLORY WELL DESERVED
July 15, 2017
Thoughts of heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Carmen Diez
July 15, 2017
Zoraida. C HERNANDEZ
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LONGO'S FAMILY MAY MRS VITA RIP AND ENJOY THE GOD'S GLORY WELL DESERVED MAY GOD GIVE THE STRENGTH AND COMFORT ON THIS HARD TIME OF SORROW
July 14, 2017
Wayne Brannon
My she have Eternal peace.I know she was Loved by many and mostly by her family.
July 14, 2017
José Villaplana
Rest in peace, my prayers for all family members.
July 14, 2017
Rest In Peace Aunt Vita. You will always be remembered as a very happy person with the best laugh.
Love you, Ginny
July 13, 2017
Our deepest condolences.
Richard D. and Sylvia Muga
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