Vincent L. "Vinny" DelNero
Vincent L. "Vinny" DelNero
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Born in Providence, Vinny was the son of the late James V. and Lida (Melarango) DelNero, and stepson of Mafalda Ann (Spirito) DelNero. His aunt, the late Alice DelNero, was also a loving presence in his upbringing. Vinny graduated from the Moses Brown School and Bryant University.
Following college, he became a Certified Public Accountant. Over the past 35 years, he worked in financial and executive positions at Price Waterhouse, L.G. Balfour Co., and Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Co. Vinny played an active role in the community, serving on the boards of Delta Dental of Rhode Island, Foundation for Health, and the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket. He was a member of the Pawtucket Rotary Club. More than any of these accomplishments, he enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly on vacations and visits to his son's homes.
In addition to his wife and two sons, Vinny will be sorely missed by his younger sons partner, C. Paul Heins; brothers-in-law Robert Esau and Steven Esau and their families; many cousins; and close family friends, including Frank Lubrano and Linda Dumas.
Vinny's funeral will be on Tuesday at 8:45 am from the 'Woodlawn-Gattone' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St., Providence. Burial will follow in St. Anns Cemetery in Cranston. Calling hours are Monday, 4-7 pm in the 'Woodlawn-Gattone' Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vinny's name to MGH Kidney Transplant Gift Fund, c/o A. Benedict Cosimi MD, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.
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Dr. King Odell
March 26, 2008
My condoleances to the entire family.I recall Vin at Moses Brown so many years ago.
Kathy Rushton
March 24, 2008
Chris, I was heartbroken to read about Vinny. He was a true gentleman back in the Price Waterhouse days and I am sure
he still was. My sympathies to your
sons.
Jeanne Cohen
March 21, 2008
Chris, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Think of the great memories and it will give you strength.
Irma LeBoeuf
March 19, 2008
Mrs DelNero and sons,
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I knew Vinny when we were many years younger and know how you must miss him.
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Linda Jutras
March 17, 2008
Professor DelNero,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I hope you and your sons are doing well.
Linda Jutras (nursing student)
Kyle Andrews
March 13, 2008
My dear Chris,
I was stunned today to learn of Vinny's sudden and untimely death. I know you are such a strong person and Michael and Matt will comfort you - but the time ahead will be tough. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Some of the best times in my life were spent w/ you two - didn't we laugh and cry together?! I'm just so sad for all of us who knew him, but most of all for you. He was a special person. I will call you soon.
All my love,
Donald Bradshaw
March 11, 2008
Vinny was a great man to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Deborah Patt Zapasnik
March 10, 2008
Chris,
Words can not express how sorry I am to hear about Vinny- My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys (as I remember them) who I know have grown into wonderful men because of you and Vinny. May your memories comfort you at this very difficult time.
In Heartfelt Sympathy and Love,
Kenneth Smith
March 10, 2008
Chris and family, words cannot express how sorry I was to hear about Vinny. I worked with him for many years at Pawtucket Mutual and always admired his calm demeanor and ability to make people comfortable. I will always remember the good times at "The Jack-O-Lantern the past 19 years and the many parties we enjoyed together at PMI. My prayers are with you and your family
Ken Smith, Sandwich, Ma
Aimee Branconnier (Nursing Student)
March 10, 2008
Professor DelNero and family,
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ron Guarnieri
March 10, 2008
Chris,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you and your family. I pray that the memories you have of your life together will sustain you in your time of grief.
Please know that so many of your friends share in your loss and care so much about you. My thoughts and prayers are with Vinny, and you, and your children.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Ray Deschene
March 10, 2008
Chris and Family and the Esau family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May your memories bring you comfort. Vinny was my mentor for 20 years but more importantly my friend. My memories of him will never diminish.
He was a great perosn...he will be missed!
Frank Monti
March 9, 2008
Chris, Michael and Matthew,
I am so sorry for your loss. Vinny and I worked together at PW for over 9 years in the 70’s when we were both just out of school and with all that we went through just starting our careers, Vinny was a great friend and co-worker always ready to help another. He was also always ready to have fun and joke around which was our way of reducing the tension of jobs we took way to seriously back then. He always spoke lovingly about his family and among all the people I worked with at PW, I feel I know you-all very well because you were so much a part of Vinny’s life. After PW we saw each other at Alumni functions, played golf and occasionally conducted business (when necessary) and Vinny was always the same friendly, open gentleman.
I have been in touch with many of the PW-alumni this weekend and everyone is saddened over this. Vinny did not have an enemy in the world and I hope that this will help you to get through this difficult time and remember him in happier times. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the service, but please know that Vinny and your entire family are in my prayers.
Janet Lunig
March 9, 2008
Chris - Words cannot express how sorry I am about Vinny -- I never had the pleasure of meeting him but feel that I know him through you. Nothing will ever make the hurt go away but know that I am thinking of you and your boys and praying for you all to get through this horrible time and to someday be able to smile and laugh and feel joy for all the wonderful memories that Vinny will leave as his legacy to all of you. I feel your pain Chris and will give my "buddha kitty" Yogi extra squeezes from you as you requested. Rest in Peace Vinny - love and special hugs to you Chris - your friend, Janet xoxo
Kathy Shay
March 9, 2008
Chris, and family. You have my sincere sympathy at this most difficult time. What a true gentleman your wonderful husband and father was and will always be.
Hopefully you realize that your loving presence in his life made him so proud and happy. May wonderful memories sustain you. He loved you so and always will.
Chris, your love and support helped me so much when Bill died. I only hope I may be likewise able to offer you support and love. Vinnie was blessed to have you; you are fortunate to forever and always have precious Vinnie in your soul and heart. No one can ever take that from you. Hold on to that realization tightly over the next few days and weeks. Vinnie loved you and you loved Vinnie; that will never, ever change.
In heartfelt sympathy and love,
Kathy Shay
Martha Perry Morrissette
March 9, 2008
To the DelNero and Esau families,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories sustain and uplift you as you celebrate Vinny's life and legacy. You are in many thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bill Whiteley
March 9, 2008
Vin was a super gentleman ,it was most enjoyable working with him as an agent for many years . My deepest sympathy to his loving family.
Cecelia Connors
March 9, 2008
Dear Chris,
We were so saddened and shocked to read about Vinny. How terrible for all of you.
I treasured our "unique" friendship and quick bond, meeting in the airport.
You have our very deepest sympathy.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love
Fred and Cecelia Connors
Debbie Camara
March 9, 2008
Dear Ms. DelNero,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of your live together bring you comfort during this difficult time of sorrow.
Paul Lefebvre
March 9, 2008
Vinny was a man of true INTEGRITY. Knowing and working with Vinny for years, I could not think of a better example of CLASS and WARMTH. We lost a great one.
Heidi Warner
March 9, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your family. I have never met Vinny but I feel like I know him in some way Chris. Just by our last conversation together, I could tell he was a wonderful man and husband to you, and that you had a deep connection to one another. It also was so evident in your eyes, how much you loved and cared for him. May his memories and the love you had together, continue to give you strength and courage for the days ahead. I pray that you are surrounded with God’s love and you feel his presence during this difficult time.
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