Vinny Vespa passed away on July 8, 2023, at his residence in Clarkstown. He was 62 years old.
The son of the late Henry and Alice (DiBiase) Vespa, he was born on Oct. 5, 1960, in Passaic, N.J.
Vinny proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. Known in the Town of Monroe as “Vinny the Barber,” he will be remembered as a faithful youth sports coach, passionate barber and loving father.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving children: Joseph Vespa, Nicholas Vespa, Michael Vespa, Vincent Vespa and Marco Vespa, all of Monroe; sisters: Karen Vespa of Middletown and Kim Titilo and her husband James of Highland Falls; beloved grandson Rocco Vespa; wife of 25 years Lisa Vespa; and by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation and a Chapel Service were held July 13 at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel 2 Towers, www.t2t.org.
Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes (845 782-8185 or www.ssqfuneralhome.com).