Mr. Vitanov, 63, of Jackson, died Aug. 27, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and had lived in Howell before settling in Jackson 25 years ago. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local Union No. 9, Manalapan. Mr. Vitanov was predeceased by a sister. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Julie Tkacenko Vitanov; a son and daughter-in-law, Lou L. and Beth Marie Vitanov of Howell; a daughter and son-in-law, Laurie J. and Gregory Coluni of Point Pleasant; his mother-in-law, Galina Tkacenko of Jackson; and two granddaughters. A funeral liturgy was held at St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Howell. Interment followed at St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Jackson. Arrangements were by the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township.