Condolence From: Karen Krukowski Harvey
Condolence: To Regina and family, I was a Spanish teacher at Old Greenwich with Ralph. Do you remember you and Ralph connected me with Uwe? I was impressed with what a wonderful family you are and how kind. Good for you for the strength and support you were able to give during Ralph's illness. Very tough for a man whose very name means "vital". Looks like his rays of sunshine and noble character have reached around the planet. May you now continue this legacy. Love, Karen
Thursday June 21, 2018
Condolence From: Kurt Putnam
Condolence: While I did not know Coach Vitale, I was the fortunate recipient of his retirement from GHS Boys Varsity Soccer in 2001, when I took over the program he helped build. Told through the stories of the players that inherited from Ralph, I know he demanded integrity, honesty, hard work and self discipline from his players with a burning passion for competition and winning. Coach, since then I have simply tried to carry on what you instilled in your players - a love for the game, respect for each other and to reach true potential. May you rest in peace and know that the program you left will continue to move forward in your memory.
Coach Putnam
Wednesday June 20, 2018
Condolence From: Tracy Hoppock
Condolence: I feel so honored to have known Ralph. He will forever be remembered as one of my favorite patients. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Tuesday June 19, 2018
Condolence From: Michael Torello
Condolence: Nils and Dylan,
so sorry for the loss of your dad he was a great man that always made me feel comfortable. Hopefully he is in a better place now that his suffering is over. It never feels good to loose some one you love. Miss you guys. my dad is going through cancer treatment it seems to be working but I am still scared. sorry for your loss
love you
Michael
Tuesday June 19, 2018
Condolence From: Maureen Chute Camden
Condolence: I’m so very sorry for your loss. So many of my childhood sports memories include Mr. V- as we always called him. I went to Riverside School and played for Mr Kuhlman’s soccer and gymnastics teams & we would compete against Mr. V. & Old Greenwich Scool.. Mr. V. Also coached my jr high gymnastics team at Eastern and he would spot us on tumbling stunts and dismounts for hours every day during the season- we would beg “one more time” so we could perfect the skill. Later on in his career, he was a teaching colleague of my mother’s at Central Middle School- and I know how much the kids loved him. He was a great coach and a wonderful person. I know how much he will be missed. Peace and prayers 💕
Tuesday June 19, 2018
Condolence From: Bobby Darula
Condolence: Known as "Coach Vitale" to all of us that had him as a PE teacher
/coach in Greenwich. I am so sorry for your loss. Took the wind out of my sails when I heard the news. "Coach V" made such a positive impact on me during junior high school....always had a smile and that loud, booming voice! I will miss him. Thanks "Coach"! One of the good guys....Thanks for your service to our country as well. Bobby Darula
Tuesday June 19, 2018
Condolence From: Bryan H. Coburn
Condolence: Dylan, Deepest Condolences to you and your Family on the passing of your Dad. You and your Family are in my Thoughts & Prayers.
Tuesday June 19, 2018
Condolence From: Linda Grunow
Condolence: Always "Mr. Vitale" to our family! He taught all three of our children at Old Greenwich School, during the late 70's and 80's. His booming voice made them work hard, but it was his warm manner and sense of humor that made us all love him. He clearly loved his job and all the mayhem that came with it. A good, good man and a great teacher.
Tuesday June 19, 2018
Condolence From: Richard C Leonard
Condolence: What a terrific guy. He took over at Central JHS forTom Smith, a world war II Marine and Orange Bowl lineman for PA ST. Not many people could fill those shoes. But Ralph did. He was a great soccer coach at GHS. A giant among men. RIP
Monday June 18, 2018
Condolence From: Robin Eichman-Swan
Condolence: Dear Regine, Dylan, Nils, Mandy and Adrian: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Please do not hesitate to call me if there is any way I can help. My sincere condolences, Robin Eichman-Swan
Monday June 18, 2018
