surrounding him on October 14, 2019, from complications of a long illness. He was born on
August 25, 1935 to Costantino and Giovanna Colaprico in Astoria, NY. He attended St. John’s
University and married his wife of sixty years, Catherine, in April 1959. Vito worked his entire
adult life, 46 years, for the NY Times, starting as an Office Clerk and retiring as the Senior Vice
President of Production and Administration. Vito was known as a gentle, compassionate,
thoughtful, selfless person by friends, family and colleagues. He was a semi-pro windmill
pitcher, enjoyed coaching little league, yardwork, watching the Yankees and Giants and
spending time with his family and friends. He was very active in the Magazine Production
profession and was the recipient of many industry awards.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine, his children Joann, Tom (Karen) and Diane (Michael), his
grandchildren Jason, Jenna, Carly, Danielle, Tommy, Nick and Daniel, as well as twelve nieces
and nephews, a sister, Anna (Pat) and sister-in-law Bea (Noel). His light will continue to shine
on and the life-lessons he taught us will be passed on.
Family will receive visitors on Friday, October 18, from 4:00–8:00 p.m., at Higgins Funeral Home
in New City, NY. Mass of a Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 19, at 10:00 a.m.,
at St. Augustine’s Church, New City followed by interment at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Joe Raso Hospice Residence, 415 Buena
Vista Road, New City, NY 10956.
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