Richard Vitali

In Loving Memory of

Richard Vitali aka Rick

Rick was born on August 28, 1939 in San Francisco California.  He moved to Santa Rosa in 1972, where he lived until he passed on November 11, 2025 due to complications from dementia.

He is survived by is wife of 68 years, Elizabeth (aka Beth) Vitali; his two daughters, Christina (aka Tina) Vitali; Debra Vitali; along with seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews.

His hobbies were dancing, golfing and playing at the casino.

He is best known as the local barber of Santa Rosa, where he ran Vitali Barbershop with his younger brother, Frank Vitali, for over 50 years  and where his daughter, Tina is keeping their legacy alive.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00p.  St. Eugene's Cathedral, 2023 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa.  Reception to follow at 2:00p in the Brinker Room.

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