Carole Vitacca Catinella passed away on June 19, 2025, at the age of 88.
She was born in Chicago to the late Robert Vitacca and Alice Bodine Vitacca. In 1955, Carole married the love of her life, Leonard Catinella. Together they built a life full of laughter, love and adventure. Traveling was one of their favorite things to do. They were married for 48 wonderful years until Leonard passed away in 2003.
Carole was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She loved music and singing, from oldies to opera. She had a love for fashion and jewelry and always made sure to look her best.
Carole is survived by her son, Michael Catinella and his wife, Marie; her grandchildren, Michael Catinella, Charisse Arena and Tony Catinella; her great grandchildren, Brianna Arena and Nicholas Arena; her brother, Gary Vitacca and his wife Di; and her sister Diane Joseph.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Dicky and his wife Peggy, as well as her brother-in-law, Bernie Joseph.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service - 10763 Dundee Rd, Huntley, IL. For further information please contact DeFiore Funeral Home at (847) 515-8772.
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So sorry for the loss Carole. She was a wonderful person.
I’m truly sorry for your loss.