The parish of Saint Vito's was founded in 1911 to serve the Italian Catholic community of Mamaroneck,[1] which prior to this, was attended by priests from Our Lady of Mount Carmel in White Plains.

[2][3] In 1908 Father Ferdinand Papale became the first resident priest and efforts were made to build a permanent church.

[2] Father Del Negro was followed by Monsignor John Goodwine, who undertook the construction of a school, parish hall and a renovated convent.

The parish also holds an annual Festa Italiana in honor of its patron saint, which includes a procession with a statue of St.

[6] Initially, the Sisters of the Divine Compassion from White Plains provided religious instruction to the children of the parish.