Philip Albert Vitale

Background

Vitale, Philip Albert was born on May 5, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Santo Joseph and Elsie Ellen (Bougher) Vitale.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, Indiana U., 1978.

Career

Apprentice, Petersen Printing corporation, South Bend, 1975; reporter, Indiana Daily Student, Bloomington, 1977; chief photographer, The Pilot-News, Plymouth, Indiana, 1978-1980; copywriter, Bachelor of Journalism Thompson Advertising, Mishawaka, Indiana, 1980; freelance writer, photographer, South Bend, 1980-1984; editor special section, South Bend Tribune, 1984-1987; editor Hometown News section, South Bend Tribune, 1987-1989; editor Business Weekly section, South Bend Tribune, since 1989.

Achievements

• Philip Albert Vitale has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of executive board The March of Dimes, Northern Indiana, 1982-1990.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, cross-country skiing, camping, reading, writing.

Connections

Married Sandra K. Shafer, August 27, 1970. Children: Erica A., Sanya N.

Father:

Santo Joseph Vitale

Mother:

Elsie Ellen (Bougher) Vitale

Spouse:

Sandra K. Shafer

child:

Sanya N. Vitale

child:

Erica A. Vitale