Obituary of Antonio Vivirito

Pastor Antonio Diego Vivirito, born in Palermo, Italy on November 20, 1928, met with Jesus in Heaven on January 20, 2013. He was surrounded by many family members and friends, in Simi Valley, as he passed, including many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his sister Rosalee Smith of Simi Valley and his three remaining sons and three daughters: Steven David Hollon, of Simi Valley, Antonio A. Vivirito, of Palmdale, John G. Vivirito of Palmdale, Cindy D. Vivirito of Simi Valley, Sherry D. Clubb of Washington and Shelly A. Harris, of Simi Valley. He is also survived by his Sister Josephine of Ohio, Brother Joe Vivirito of Nevada, and many nieces and nephews and loving friends. Pastor Tony married the love of his life, his late wife Nellie Jane Vivirito, in 1954. Together they established Glory House in California, touching and changing lives with their ministry for decades. Pastor Tony was passionate about Jesus and the word of God, and was a vibrant evangelist who often jumped on chairs while preaching Gods word, with excitement in his spirit. He often went out into the "field" to preach the Gospel and reach the lost for the Kingdom of God. He loved entertaining with animated stories and had bright eyes and a beautiful smile that never failed to frame his face. He was passionate about preaching and Horses. Rest in Peace Dad...Grandpa...Uncle...Brother...Pastor Antonio Diego Vivirito. The family will be holding the Viewing on Friday, January 25th from 5-9 and the Funeral on Saturday, January 26th at 10, at Rose Family Funeral Home, 4444 Cochran St. Simi Valley, Ca 93063. We will then proceed to Oak View Cemetery, 22601 Lassen St. Chatsworth, CA 91311. A Reception will follow at Glory House, 2120 Winifred St. Simi Valley, CA 93063.