FANNIE CAPUTO VANDETTA, SURROUNDED IN LIFE BY FRANK VANDETTAS, PASSES AWAY

 

Fannie Vandetta, whose father-in-law, husband, son, grandson and great-grandson all are named Frank Vandetta, passed away Sunday, October 23. Another 65 minutes and she would have been 91.

 

Fannie was called Nunna by her grandchildren. My maternal grandmother, Maria Fedrigon Futten, born in Italy, was called Nona. Other Italians call their female ancestors Nonna. It all began with Madonna in Italian and Spanish. The Mona in the famous Mona Lisa painting is short for Madonna.

 

Fannie was the widow of Frank, Jr., whose parents were Frank Vandetta, Sr. and Olga Grandoni Vandetta. Fannie and Frank, Jr.’s son is Frank Vandetta III, married to Brenda Sturm Vandetta. Frank III and Brenda are the parents of Frank Anthony Vandetta IV, whose child with Stephanie Kishbaugh Vandetta is Frank Vandetta V (as in the 5^th).

 

I went to Monongah High with Carl Vandetta, Class of 1948, and passed his house many times on my way to my Uncle Frank Loss and Aunt Gezala Futten Loss’ home in Mill Fall. Aunt Gezala was a sister of my mother, Lena Futten Olesky, and the late long-time Fairmont barber Si Futten.

 

Fannie is survived by her sister, Deloris Caputo Butcher.

Unrelated: The late Deloris Butcher Beals was in my Class of 1950.

Fannie’s obituary:

Fannie Vandetta, 90, of Monongah affectionately known as Nunna by her grandchildren passed away Sunday night one hour and five minutes prior to her birthday on October 23, 2022 at the Tygart Center. She was born on October 24, 1931 in Shinnston daughter of the late John and Angeline Caputo.

Fannie was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and attended Mass regularly. She was an avid gardener and was a great cook and baker. She was proud of her Italian heritage.

She attended West Virginian School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney.

Fannie is survived by her three children Frank and wife Brenda Vandetta of Monongah, Carlo Anthony “Sonny” and wife Kimberly Vandetta of Fairmont and Tina Riggs and companion Billy Carpenter of White Hall.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Frankie (Stephanie) Vandetta, John (Breanna) Jenkins, Christopher Vandetta, Logan Jenkins, Gina Jenkins, JoMarie Bogard, Gian Carlo Vandetta, and Joey Riggs. She was also survived by ten great grandchildren Frankie, Meya, Nathan, Elijah, Maci, Kristian, Colten, Raelynn, Kaelynn, and Gemma.

Fannie is also survived by her sister Delores Butcher of Monongah and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Frank Vandetta, one son John Vandetta, one brother Jimmy Caputo, one infant brother and five sisters Rose Sloan, Lena Cupp, Mary Yurkovich, Betty Marshall and Virginian Okidie.

In keeping with her wishes, no public viewing will be held.

Friends may attend the Catholic Funeral Liturgy on Thursday October 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Monongah with Fr. Romeo Bacalso as celebrant. Entombment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery in Shinnston.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice, the nursing staff and aides at the Tygart Center for the compassion and care given to the Vandetta family during this difficult time. They also would like to thank Deacon David Lester for his visits.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont.

Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com.