RIP Vinny "Vitar" Tarantolla
 

Vinny Tarantola, better known as Vinny "Vitar" passed away yesterday April 6th, 2007. It has been a tough week for the New York, New Jersey crowd this week already, with the passing of Adam Landolfi earlier in the week.

Vinny was a very modest man, and innovator. He was very well know for his transmissions and awesome converters.

Vinny lived less than a mile from me, but we have not seen him in the past years since he became ill.

RIP VINNY.

Sal Biondo

Sal;
Please post any viewing arrangements if you get any info.I bet I know who was waiting at the gate when he arrived.

Ed

IF I EVER WOULD HAVE RUN A SLUSHBOX IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A VITAR.

RIP VINNIE.

Very sad to hear he has passed. He was a great person and helped many racers back in the day. He was the go to guy when it came to fixing a trans or converter problem. My prayers to his family.

bp133 Bob Pagano

Ed,

Right on about who would be waiting for him!

Viewings for Vinny will be Monday 2-4, and 7-9
at the following location.

Michaels Funeral Home
7922 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, NY 11379

Sal

"VITAR" (Vinny) I bought my first 3 speed turbo trans, TRICK! piece 1976...Shifted NOW- B/SA 69 Chevelle 396/375 Hit the switch high gear pump shutoff - yes the ET gain was there. I was 23 years old, we talked on the phone alot. Gave me lots of of info that today has paid off. Our prayers are with your family and friends.

Steve Koppien

A great guy.
RIP Vinny

ART LEONG
SOON TO BE FRONT DRIVE SUPERSTOCKER

Great Guy..Genius with the automatics..Should be considered for some type of drag hall of fame. RIP

Alex Polewik

PS-Thanks Sal for introducing me to him

My first racecar had a Vitar hydo in it and I also recall Vinnie's blown gasser from that era. I rememeber him being a good guy and am sorry to hear of his passing......

We also bought our hydros from Vinnie for the sedan deliveries. He was a real nice guy. Sorry to hear he passed away. May he RIP.


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