Biography
Panierino, Vito S. age 45 of Towaco at rest in Wayne on January 25, 2012. Dear son of Sante Panierino of Italy and Immacolata (nee Contento) Panierino of Riverdale. Brother of Anthony Panierino and his wife Tonya of Hawthorne. Uncle of Tiana and Rocco Panierino both of Hawthorne. Born in Paterson, he lived in North Haledon before moving to Towaco eight years ago. He was Co-owner of Goffle Grill, Hawthorne, for many years. Vito was a member of the Porsche and Dirt Bike Racing Clubs. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Saturday at 8:15 am. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Hawthorne at 9:00 am. Entombment at Laurel Grove Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, NJ Division Inc., Bergen County Unit, 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.
Candles
Anna Contuzzi
2012-01-25 22:14:54
We will remember Vito for his smile and how he made us all smile!
Cecelia Franco
2012-01-26 01:34:37
The world has lost a very special person. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. His smiling face will be missed
The Boys
2012-01-26 01:38:31
St Michaels Grove Laughing Up A Storm / Bronco Blaring Vh / Bon Fires On High Mountain (being accused of bad hay fever upon exit by the police) / Trips to Poor Boy’s On Windy Winter Mornings @ Seaside / Long Nights On The Deck Drinking Mugs Of Home Made Wine / Having The Police Clean Up The Paper Left Over From Blown Up Fireworks & Exploded Beer Balls @ 4th of July Party (Conveniently Removing The Garbage For Us - Thanks Guys) / White Knuckle Trips In the Scirocco Blasting JP – Screaming For Vengeance.
I live my life like there's no tomorrow. – Vh & VP
Donny and Gail Catanzarite
2012-01-26 02:03:24
Vito was Truly The Best Friend A Person Could Wish For. Honest, Loving, & Funny.
He Will Live On In Our Hearts & Minds. Always Smiling….
With Our Most Heartfelt and Deepest Sympathies.
BRUNA & ANGELO INTRIERI
2012-01-26 02:39:03
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOST OF YOUR SON,OUR PRAYERS ARE W/YOU & FAMILY,BRUNA & ANGELO
The Antoci Family
2012-01-26 05:30:14
We are sooo sad to see this! Vito was an amazing person! He will be missed!
mariangela
2012-01-26 09:45:22
I'll never forget you.
claudia beretta
2012-01-26 11:44:42
Le nostre più sentite condolianze e un abbraccio forte a voi tutti..siate forti.. Claudia Dora Piero
Charlie Inserra
2012-01-26 12:10:34
I am so sad to hear about his passing. My condolence to Tony& Tonya and the family.
Deanna Fusco
2012-01-26 14:08:25
My fondest memories of fun days in the city, 4th of July down the shore and Ninjas and Slash for Halloween. I will always remember what a genuinely, sweet, wonderful person Vito is. You will be missed on this earth but not in my heart. My sincerest sympathies to family and friends.
DIANE
2012-01-26 16:01:01
Will love you forever baby! You were the greatest guy on the planet! Give Cassie a hug for me...xoxo
The Carr Family
2012-01-26 16:49:41
Affectionately known as "Uncle Cheeto"... We will all miss your smile and your capacity to make everyone around you feel special. Rest in Peace our cherished friend.
Domenick Regina
2012-01-26 17:39:11
Vito:
You are and always will be a great friend. I cannot believe your not here anymore, but you'll always be in my heart. Words cannot descibe how much you will be missed, with all the great times we had together. We were and still will be friends forever.
Tony
2012-01-26 18:44:43
My big bro I don't know how I'm going to live without you. Your only gone a day and I miss you already. All I can think about is all the good times we had and all the times in the future that you won't be part of my heart is in pain and still can't beleave your gone it seems like a nightmare. Much love from Rocco,Tiana,Tonya,and your little bro. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. Your bro. NO MORE PAIN
Tony
2012-01-26 18:44:45
My big bro I don't know how I'm going to live without you. Your only gone a day and I miss you already. All I can think about is all the good times we had and all the times in the future that you won't be part of my heart is in pain and still can't beleave your gone it seems like a nightmare. Much love from Rocco,Tiana,Tonya,and your little bro. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. Your bro. NO MORE PAIN
Joe Van Buren
2012-01-26 19:24:58
Vito was a good friend, and I will miss our talks at the grill. I knew you through grade school and you were always a stand up guy. You'll be missed...
Don, Liz, Alexis Keiser
2012-01-26 20:27:33
Anthony and family please except our condolences...Vito was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed ! REST IN PEACE VITO !!!!
Adriana Palacios
2012-01-26 21:18:28
Vito you were an angel for me.Where ever you are I will always remember you.Thank you for everything you did for me.You were the best boss i have ever had in my life.I hope you are in heaven with God for the great heart you had.Vito I love you.From:Kate,Antonio and me
Marino Mongelli
2012-01-26 21:39:00
Good bye Vito! You will be in our hearts forever
David Ferrante
2012-01-26 22:03:12
I still remember all of the fun times we had in our youth...especially when we were in Alberobello in 1982. May God bless Vito. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
JIM AND JULIE TURI
2012-01-27 00:19:11
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO TONY AND FAMILY. WE ARE SO SAD FOR YOUR LOSS.
VITO!!! WE WILL WATCH OVER YOUR BRO.
JIM AND JULIE TURI
Tina, Joe and Paul Jenkins
2012-01-27 01:38:31
Vito...you were such a great guy, friendly and made everyone smile. We missed you since moving to Delaware, but you remain in our hearts. At least we know that God is being well fed! God Bless you. Tony, may God give you strength knowing your brother is at peace and will always be in your heart.
Nadia Esposito
2012-01-27 01:40:11
Vito I'm going to miss you...it was great that we reconnected after so many years, and talking to you in these past months has been a joy. I can't believe that you are gone. Tu sarai sempre il mio caro amico!
George Leonida,Nessrin Farhat and Family
2012-01-27 01:42:51
May God be with The Panierino Family. No words can alleviate the pain of losing VITO. He will always be in our hearts.
Maurizio Scrofani
2012-01-27 01:57:25
Dear Vituccio,
Whenever you were around it was a celebration. You were with us when we married, you were with us when our boys were born. You were there for my 40th's with the great smile and affection that made you special. We will never forget you and will always have a place for you in our hearts. Love you always, Maurizio and Yolanda
Wendy koehnke
2012-01-27 03:57:49
Tony my deepest sympathy tp you and your family! Vito was a great and funny guy , I'm sorry to hear of his passing but he will always be remembered and I always remembered the past with you guys !
Anna Loruuso mallamce
2012-01-27 04:10:34
Vito, There's no words but tears. I have so many great memories!!!!
Melissa Primiceri
2012-01-27 05:14:03
Vito,
Even though I didn't know you that well, the times I did see you, I could always tell that you were a great guy. You will be missed by everyone, but definitely not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. Rest in peace.
Tina A.
2012-01-27 05:26:30
I am going to miss you and our "what if" talks. You ALWAYS brought a smile to my face. You were a wonderful person and a great friend. Thank you for being you!
Mark Anthony
2012-01-27 06:00:42
Anthony,
I am so sorry to hear about Vito's passing. He was a great friend and I will always remember the fun we all had through the years. I know all too well how confusing and difficult things can be at times like this, stay strong my friend and take care of yourself. Not sure how to contact you, I know you have a lot to deal with, but when you are ready, would really like to talk with you. My email is matek15@aol.com, if you would like to send contact information. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Mark
Lisa Blatz
2012-01-27 13:58:26
I will miss his energy and smile. Peace
Phyllis Farrell
2012-01-27 14:35:46
My thoughts and prayers are with you today Tony,please know your brother is at peace,love Phyllis and Jim
John Regina
2012-01-27 15:23:09
Vito, I don't have the words to describe the pain that I feel right now. You were like another brother to me. You were an amazing person, always living life to the fullest. I will never forget the great times we had together over the years.
We will miss you, Love John and Tina
Kelly Immesberger
2012-01-27 17:07:07
We are so sorry to hear of all that he went thru and know in your heart that he is no longer suffering and completly at peace. We will all miss him and all have great memories of him to make us smile. Love Tom,Kelly and Jake
Sheryl Anthony
2012-01-27 17:56:00
Growing up, teen years have fun memories of this great guy .. always smiling, happy & always a true friend .. if you didn't see him for months or even a year, he still always greeted you with the same big smile, hug and a kiss ..So sorry you have been taken so soon my friend ..& so sorry Anthony for your loss, I know how close you were .. many XO's to you and your family ..
Love-Jay & Sher
MaryGrace
2012-01-27 17:58:35
Vito, You have that unforgetable smile that would light up a room and a heart that would warm it.You are a unique man with qualities that have inspired us all. You will always be with us and your laughter will live on. Immacolata, Tony and family...please know that we are here for you always. WE LOVE YOU FOREVER VITO...Marygrace,Greg,Olivia,and Christopher
Kimberly Metzler
2012-01-27 18:10:02
I will miss his beautiful face, smile, disposition. Never, ever saw him without a smile and some chear to spread. My prayers to family and friends. I know you must all be feeling a tremendous loss. God Bless you Vito.
Cittrich
2012-01-27 18:36:06
I am so sad to hear of your passing!
Martino Annese
2012-01-27 18:37:12
we keep lovely memory of your younger ages... may you find the peace you desired. May God be with you, with Love Martino, Pola and family
massimiliano piccoli
2012-01-27 18:49:35
Dear Vito, although we have seen for a short time I have never forgotten your kindness you will always be in my heart. with love, max
JAMES MARTIN
2012-01-27 19:09:51
VITO,I'LL NEVER FORGET ALL THE GRAT CONVERSATIONS WE HAD AT "THE GRILL".ALTHOUGH THEY WERE NOT AS OFTEN AS I WOULD HAVE LIKED, I ENJOYED THEM ALL,AND I KNOW THAT THE PEOPLE WHO WERE MORE FORTUNATE TO KNOW YOU BETTER,WERE ENRICHED BY YOUR PRESENCE.I KNOW YOU ARE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.I KNOW YOU HAD LOTS OF THEM.
SAL CABIBBO
2012-01-27 19:17:18
WE WILL ALL MISS YOU MY GOOD FRIEND,
An Old Friend
2012-01-27 19:56:43
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again
Gina Brown
2012-01-27 23:13:42
May God bless you Vito. Your beautiful face will surely be missed! Much love to the Panierino family during this very difficult time.
Kathy Slazak
2012-01-27 23:29:52
Vito was a good and kind person who always thought of others before himself. Vito will live on in our happy memories of good times with him. God bless.
Dominick's Pizzeria
2012-01-28 03:40:37
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the love and memories shared with your beloved son and brother bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Capone Family (Dominick's Pizzeria)
Joline & Pete Mascis
2012-01-28 03:50:18
Vito....such a great guy who left us way too early! You will be missed but NEVER forgotten! God Bless you! Our prayers and thoughts to your entire family at this incredibly difficult time. Tony, Tonya, Tiana & Rocco - we love you all and are here for you all! Mr. Panierino & Mrs. Panierino - may God keep you in His prayers and good graces!
Tyson Vizzini
2012-01-28 03:51:26
Vito, I can not express how much you will be missed... No one could have asked for a better friend, or a genuinely kinder person. We have shared so many great times together over the years. Those memories will live on in my heart forever...
Jason Smith
2012-01-28 04:07:26
The world has lost a special person. I know in our hearts he won't be lost but will remain there forever. Vito was always smiling, laughing and had the ability to find humor whenever possible. My dear friend, you will be missed. Rest in peace. Jay
Lisa Caramico Littleton
2012-01-28 12:28:23
Vito... the world has truly lost a wonderful person. You will be missed by all. I wish you peace Vito. Love Lisa
Jim & Marilyn Heavener
2012-01-28 20:53:34
So sorry to hear that we have lost our great neighbor. We will miss his lovely smile and great friendliness. What a loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. Vito will surely be missed by all.
laurie cary-grimley
2012-01-30 02:11:02
You were always such a nice and welcoming person when i used to go to goffle grill. You rented your shore house to me and my friends and you were so great! I hope you rest in peace.
Scianni family
2012-01-30 11:45:02
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Vito's family... Stay strong.
Naji Thapsem Giudicissi
2012-01-31 04:20:13
My prayers are with you...Vito, one of the kindest guys one will ever meet...God Bless
Naji Thapsem Giudicissi
2012-01-31 04:20:13
My prayers are with you...Vito, one of the kindest guys one will ever meet...God Bless
Cristina Piccoli
2012-02-13 21:25:03
dear Vito, didn't meet you but I am sorry so much... you are in our mind and in our heart... Cristina