Irene Elizabeth Vitak's Obituary
Irene (Renie) Vitak (nee Klein) of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away on January 12, 2018. She was the much-loved wife of the late George Vitak and the sister of the late John Klein. She is survived by her loving son, Michael Cockey of Rehoboth Beach, DE, her sister, Carolyn Swindell in Virginia, and her brother, Tom Klein in Nevada. She is also survived by her nieces, Denise Creech and Sheila Wright in Virginia, and her nephew, Larry Swindell in North Carolina as well as a grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Renie was a warm and good natured person who loved living in Rehoboth Beach for the past 24 years. She regularly attended Epworth UM Church with her son and his partner, the late Ron Steen. For the past six years she participated in activities at Beebe Healthcare Gull House, where she was very attached to the caring staff there. Although she had endured many difficult times in her life, her saving grace was a sincere love of people. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was always ready for joking and laughter. She will be sorely missed by the many people who delighted in being with her.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.
Donations in Renie’s memory may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church for its Good Samaritan Program to the address listed above.
Please sign the online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRNAGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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