Vito was born in Fulton, New York. His parents, Agatino and Angelina (Lazzaro) Strano were farmers in New York in Summer months and Florida City, Florida in Winter months. They kept their home in New York but eventually bought a home in Florida City and spent all their time in Florida.
Vito started school in New York and went back and forth a few years before spending all his time in Homestead, Florida area. Vito graduated from South Dade High School in 1955.
doors type and learned everything about growing vegetables. He became known as one of the best farmers in this area. Vito was farming with his father and when his brother, Rosario finished his military service he joined Vito and his father on the farm. Vito joined the Army Reserves while continuing to farm. They all worked together and grew the farm to many acres. Rosario handled more of the inside work while Vito would rather be outside doing the planting & harvesting.
Vito met Lorene in 1969 and their relationship grew into marriage in 1976. They spent a lot of time during summer months going to Lorene's farm in Missouri where she grew up and went to school. Vito loved spending time on his tractor in Missouri. It didn't take Vito long before he new all the farmers in the area.
Vito is survived by a loving wife, Lorene and a step son, Allen Walker and step daughter, Robin Raleigh, three step grandchildren, Al Walker, Robert VanSyckle and Shannon Kingsfield, a great-great grandson Kyle Vansyckle. Also surviving is brother Freddie Strano (Carolyn), sister Nancy Strano Cavallaro (Alfio) sister-in-law Sadie Strano(Rosie) and Maria Strano(Joe). He was predeceased in death by his parents Agatino and Angelina Strano, brothers Rosario and Joe Strano.
He is survived by nieces and nephews, Ann Strano, Tony Strano, Joey Strano, Sean Strano, Angie Strano Christianson, Joyce Strano, Tina Strano Lorenzo, Dianne Strano Yeje, Mabel Strano Deleon, Marie Strano Bastida, Victoria Strano Medina, Juan Strano, Rolando Strano, Lenny Cavallaro (Cindy), Vito Cavallaro (Melanie), Anthony Cavallaro (Autumn) and Angelica Cavallaro. Great nieces Ella Cavallaro, Isabella Lorenzo and Grace Christianson. Great Nephews Vito Cavallaro, Abel Cavallaro, Grayson Cavallaro, Luca Cavallaro, Myca Cavallaro, Dakota Strano Mays.
Funeral Service was held June 13, 2024, Caballero Rivero Palms Woodlawn Park, 27100 Old Dixie Hwy, Naranja, FL at 1:00 PM. Viewing from 10AM to 1:00PM.
