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The New York breeding community loses Sue Vitro

Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Sue Vitro (top center) with Heidi Fischer and 2 others

Sue Vitro (top center) with Heidi Fischer and others

(Courtesy Burke Funeral Home)

Gansevoort, NY – Susan Ann (Adams) Vitro passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer.

Born on June 21, 1957 in Mt. Kisco, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lawton and Eleanor Adams. Sue was a life-long horse woman whose knowledge was endless. During her career she managed several locations, most recently Stone Bridge Farm. Sue was well respected throughout the thoroughbred industry.

Sue was passionate about her dogs, especially her beloved “Hattie”! Fiercely competitive, over the past eight years, she attained championships in Agility, Herding, Tracking, Rally, and Obedience….all in spite of her chemotherapy.

Sue touched so many lives and accomplished so very much. Those who knew her will truly miss her energy, her intelligence, her advice, and her disarming wit!

Susan was the beloved wife of Gary; cherished mother of Vincent, Marc, Gary Jr., David and daughter-in-law Amy; loving grandma to Alex, Maxx, Katy and Ryder; fond sister of Lee, Lawton, Vincent and Bonnie. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Kenny.

Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., NY, NY 10065; Old Friends Equine, 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324 or Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741-5000 (donations@bestfriends.org).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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