Obituary of Arthur N. Vitoch

Long time Rochester resident, businessman and entrepreneur, Arthur Vitoch died peacefully at home on December 8th. He was 74 years old. Born in Sayville, Long Island on April 27, 1947, Arthur relocated to Rochester to attend RIT where he graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. His aptitude and creativity in design and architecture along with his unique interpersonal, warmth, modesty and fun loving personality, launched and sustained his decades long career building Rochester's largest Interior Design firm, Vitoch Interiors, Ltd.

Arthur opened his first design studio on Monroe Avenue in 1972, offering a selection of merchandise that was not yet available in the area. To best serve his growing clientele, successive moves brought his showroom and design team to new and larger locations. This growth was driven by his unique passion for his clients, innate talent, and drive to please others. Arthur enjoyed bringing beautiful style to first time home buyers, many of Rochester's notable citizens and leading business enterprises. Vitoch designs have been featured in Great Homes of Rochester and Finger Lakes, Rochester Magazine and DesignNY. Vitoch Interiors will continue to serve clients from coast to coast.

Always community-spirited, Arthur enjoyed opening his homes to benefit local charities. When not working, Arthur enjoyed being home, cooking, caring for his beloved dogs, and fiddling with the most modern technological gadgets. His love of New York City and international travel never waned. Arthur especially enjoyed fine hotels and cuisine. In semi-retirement, Arthur spent immeasurable time studying and enjoying World War II history - including a memorable trip to the World War II museum located in New Orleans in 2019.

His friends and acquaintances knew Arthur to be kind hearted, to have a very gentle soul, and to be quite the storyteller.

More than anything, Arthur loved being with his long-time companion Margi Weggeland, traveling and enjoying summers and holidays with their family at their home on Lake Ontario.

At Arthurs request, there will be no memorial service. To those who touched Arthur's life and held a special place in his heart, thank you for being a special part of his life's journey. His family is grateful to you for your thoughts, support and enduring love.

Arthur is survived by Margi Weggeland and his sister Carol Yankoskie, of Bozeman, Montana.

Gifts may be made in Arthur's memory to the National World War II museum, located in New Orleans, Louisiana where his family has created a lasting tribute in his memory.