Jefferson Blake Vitelli, 76, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 21, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the beloved husband ofCarol McHugh-Vitelli with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late James R. and Alice (Carter) Vitelli.He graduated from Lafayette College and later received his M.Ed. from Lehigh University. He worked as a mental health therapist and counselor for many years. He was last employed by Holcomb Behavioral Health Systemsas a therapist and Clinical Coordinator. He retired 1/31/2019.Jeff loved spending time with his family, swimming at the Y, practicing Tai Chi, playing his guitar, bird watching, and taking long walks withhis dog, A'bram.He was multi-talented as a musician, songwriter, poet, writer and artist. Many of his talents were directed toward healing the planet. He waspassionate about working for peace, justice and equality. He felt a deep stewardship of the planet, was a protector of all animals, and felt a deepconnection to nature.He was a member of the LePoCo Peace Center, and the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society and of several other professional organizations.In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by a daughter, Chandra Vitelli Bleice (Jonathan); brother, Stephen Vitelli; sisters, Karen Vitelli,State Sen. Eloise Vitelli ( Robert Kalish), Lillie Vitelli (Donald Mansius); 2 grandchildren, Gabrielle and Andrew Bleice; sister-in-law, Patrcia McHughShirock, nephews, John, Jim, Sam, Will, and Alex; niece, Shona; great nephews, Jeremy, Teo and Zenner; great niece, Lauren and 2 great grandnieces.Services:  A  memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9th, at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton PA 18015.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pocono Wildlife & Education Center, 1161 Cherry Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or to Doctors Without Borders  Arrangements entrusted to James Funeral Home, Bethlehem.