John Louis Vitale

John L. Vitale, 98, of Sanibel, Florida, formerly Illinois resident of Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Western Springs. Husband of late beloved Virginia (Ginny), proud father of John II (Kathleen), Mari, Lisa and Tami Vitale. Proud grandfather of Caitlin and John III Vitale and of Brandon and Virginia Burtis, and brother of Mary Louise Sciarro.

John received a Bachelors degree from Thiel College, a Masters from the University of Michigan, and an Honorary Doctorate from Thiel College. He was a certified public accountant and a managing partner in the international accounting firm KMPG.

He served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II in the European Theater of Operations, from Normandy, throughout northern France, the Rhineland, the Ardennes, and Central Europe, for which he was awarded four individual battle participation stars. His unit was awarded the Fourragere of the Belgian government for heroic service during the Battle of the Bulge.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.. Memorial contributions may be made to the following charities. Chicago Honor Flights 9701 W. Higgins road, Suite 310, Rosemont, IL 60018-4703 (773) 227-8387. Saints Faith, Hope and Charity Catholic Church 180 Ridge Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 (847) 446-0031. St. Isabel Catholic Church 3559 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-2763.