Vincent “Vinny” Angelo Sr. of Monroe passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was 81 years old.
The son of Anthony Angelo and Francesca “Frances” Perricone Angelo, he was born on Aug. 21, 1938, in Brooklyn.
Vincent was a Corrections Officer with the New York City Department of Corrections in Manhattan.
He also was a self-taught skilled handy man who enjoyed repairs around the house.
Vinny was also a collector of many things and loved the thrill of the hunt, but what Vincent enjoyed the most was spending time with his family around the table telling stories for hours. He was a devoted father and grandfather.
Survivors include his children: Vincent Angelo Jr. and his wife Lina of Goshen, Steven Angelo of Fishkill, Lisa Ritter and her husband Steven of Walden, Jeannine James and her husband Harold of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Marisa Jara and her husband Alex of Milford, Pa., and Nicole Angelo of Monroe. Vincent is also survived by eight grandchildren: Stephen, Dana, Deanna, Christina, Christian, Nicholas, Bella and Gianna; Tina Angelo, former wife of 52 years; along with his many loving nieces and nephews and friends.
Vincent was predeceased by his brothers Carl Angelo, and Joseph Angelo.
Visitation was held Jan. 12 at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Funeral Home, Monroe. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 13 at Sacred Heart Church, Monroe. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe.