"Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and the door shall be opened for you." Matthew 7:7 Vito Racanelli Sr. passed away on March 10, 2019, weeks after celebrating his 88th birthday. He was born on February 21, 1931 in Bari, Italy to Innocente and Rosa Racanelli, the third of six children. Vito was the beloved husband to Tina (Polimeni); they were married in Oppido Mamertina, Italy on April 7, 1960. They enjoyed the next 59 years together. Vito was the proud father of three sons - Innocente, John Sr (Pim) and Vito Jr (Amy), and seven grandchildren - John Jr., Natina, Danielle, Vincenzo, Laya, Isaac and Elijah. Please join us on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at St. Paul Catholic Church; 15 Forest Knoll Dr.; Fenton, MO 63026. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 pm and funeral mass at 1 pm . Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery (St. Vincent A chapel) at 2:30 pm , 6901 Mackenzie Rd ; St. Louis, MO 63123. A reception in honor will follow at the home of John and Pim Racanelli; 195 Hawkins Estate; Fenton, MO 63026