James Vittorioso, 77, of Newport Center, Vermont passed away on January 16, 2025 in Newport.  He was born on March 7, 1947 in Providence, RI to Emanuel and Ida (Dimeo) Vittorioso.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving eight years as a radioman on a  mine sweeper.  On July 1, 1995 he married the former Jeanne Welton Jackson.

He worked many years as a shipper/receiver , then a few years as a security guard for the Rhode Island Bureau of Investigation before retiring.

Among his hobbies, he was a ham radio operator, enjoyed listening to radios and watching western movies.

He is survived by his wife Jeanne Vittorioso, son Paul and his wife Jen, and grandson Aiden of Rhode Island, his sister Judith Wooley of Rhode Island,   his daughter Michelle; friends and cousins.   He was predeceased by his parents.

There will be no funeral or service.  Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.