January 8, 2024
Vito, Barbara E.
Barbara Elizabeth (MacKinnon) Vito, a resident of Dedham, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at her home in Dedham. She was 88. Barbara was born October 31, 1935 in Needham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Patrick Russell and Flora Mae, (Saunders) MacKinnon, immigrants from Canada. She worked as a seamstress and was the co-owner of the J. Vito Construction Company. Barbara enjoyed sewing and quilting, at which she was exceptionally talented. She was the wife of the late John Peter Vito and the mother of James R. Urquhart, and his wife Jing, of Kissimmee, Florida, Stephanie A., and her late husband Robert “Hoss” Costa, of Dedham, Donna M. DePari, and her husband Charles, of Kissimmee, Florida, William J. Vito , and his companion Carolyn Muccioli, of Hanover, Dawn M. Rooney of Milford, and Joseph G. Vito of Hanover. She is also survive by her brother, James R. MacKinnon of Westwood; her 12 grandchildren, Danielle, Charles, Beverly, Brooke, Michael, Bobby, Andrea, Dominic, Scottie, Matthew, Alyson, and Amanda; and 10 great grandchildren, Alyssa, Savannah, Summer, Nick, Nate, Josephine, Leo, Victoria, Julie, and Charlotte. She was the grandmother of the late Johnnie. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, January 11th from 9 to 11 am at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham followed by a service in the funeral home at 11 o clock. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations to the Home for Little Wanderers, 161 South Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 0213o would be appreciated.
Comments(3)
One of the most beautiful and classy Ladies I’ve ever had The Pleasure Of Meeting RIP ❤️
You will be missed. A friend of my mom’s since teen years and my godmother. You leave me with over sixty years of the best memories from Reedville, to Wareham, and Dedham. You treated me and every other kid like one of your own. You were one of classiest, kindest, caring, and generous people I’ve ever known. I am so glad that we got to spend some time visiting in September when I was home. You’re reunited with John, my mom, and auntie Pauline, and Johnny, now. You will always have a place in my heart. I’ll be there in spirit on Thursday. Thank you for being you. I love you.
Dear Stephanie, Donna, Dawn Marie, Jimmy, Billy, Joe and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. It’s a big loss for us too. We loved your mom dearly. We were so lucky that your mom and dad let us live in the in-law apartment for a year. It was such a very special time for us. We have so many wonderful memories we cherish and hold dear to our hearts. She was a mom to us and to so many others. We were so blessed by knowing such a great, classy, beautiful lady, very giving, a good listener, a great cook, a gardener who loved her flowers and a talented quilter. We are so sorry we can’t be with you during this difficult time. May mom RIP. We love you all. xox