Rosemary "Rosie"

Vittori

Rosemary “Rosie” Vittori, 81, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at Unity Point Hospital, Rock Island, IL. She left this world after a brief, sudden illness surrounded by her devoted family.

Rosemary Prieto was born December 2, 1944, in Rock Island, the daughter of John M. and Dolores (nee Hernandez) Prieto. She married Wayne T. Vittori on March 20, 1965, at the original Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. They enjoyed 61 wonderful years of marriage, growing and strengthening their family over the years. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year at a lake house in Michigan with all of their descendants in attendance.

Rosemary started her career as a radiology technician at Lutheran Hospital in 1966. She remained in her field for 42 years filling several roles, including supervisor, through all the hospital mergers, retiring in 2008. She was especially proud of spearheading the transition to electronic radiology records.

Rosie had unwavering faith and was an active member of her church. For many years, she was a member of Divine Mercy Ladies Group, managed the funeral luncheon service, supported the Secret Sisters program, took shifts at the Perpetual Adoration chapel, assisted with the basket raffles, and was generally willing to volunteer wherever she could.

Overwhelmingly, Rosemary’s legacy is that of generosity of her time, her unyielding faith, and the unconditional love she had for her family. She was selfless and always made time for those in need. She taught her family the importance of being there for each other. After her parents passed away, she was integral in keeping her large extended family close and connected. In addition, she maintained many lifelong friendships and went out of her way to keep in touch over distance and years.

She enjoyed steak, popcorn, and wine, anything with bling, word puzzles, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She and Wayne were members of various bowling leagues for over 50 years. She embarked on many international/religious trips well into her 60s and 70s. She chose to celebrate her 80th birthday by indoor skydiving.

Her family is extremely proud of her incredible strength and resilience, highlighted during her recent cancer treatment. She never lost her spunk, feistiness, or faith throughout.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne T. Vittori, East Moline, IL; children, Vickie (Randy) Gentry, NC, Roxane Vittori, Villa Park, IL, Wendy (Angela) Vittori, Chicago, IL, and Wayne R. Vittori (Patricia Stulir), East Moline, IL; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way; siblings, Anthony Prieto, Rock Island, IL, Angela Garcia, Silvis, IL, John Prieto, FL, Catherine (David) Long, Moline, IL; and many adored nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Dr. Vincent Prieto, Dr. Mary Louise Prieto-Bayard, Bernadette Chandler, and Dannette Simpson; son-in-law, Mike Diegel; 2 dear brothers-in-law; and 3 beloved nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be recited at 3 PM at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline, on Wednesday October 7, 2026, followed by a visitation from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Divine Mercy Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Campus, Silvis, IL. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Mausoleum, East Moline.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Divine Mercy Parish.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com