Vincent Blaise Ceci

Vincent Blaise Ceci passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by family. He is survived by his adoring wife of 52 years Susan, son James Ceci (Dianna), son Frank Ceci (Alba), daughter Cecilia Zelinski (Chris), son Christian Ceci (Sandy), daughter Dana Prinz (Mike), seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Born in Brooklyn, he attended Industrial Arts High School in Manhattan prior to graduating college from The Cooper Union. He went-on to become Design Director at Push Pin Studios, Macmillan Publishing, and Scholastic, Inc.— establishing lifelong friends, and garnering a variety of industry accolades throughout. Following his retirement, he helped found and coach the tennis team at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY. He loved his years of weekly golf outings with his buddies, and was a longtime member of the Nyack Field Club, where he enjoyed many years of racquet sports and camaraderie. A perennial Dodgers-turned-Mets fan, Vincent routinely provided all the perseverance and expletives that task would require. Jazz and Baroque music were his soundtrack. McSorley's Ale House his SoHo touchstone until the end. His family was everything to him; we will all miss him terribly. A private celebration will be held in his honor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vincent's memory to The Cooper Union, by clicking here (please make your gift in support of the "Art Annual Fund" in the drop-down of Step 1). Alternatively, checks may be payable to PO Box 22422, NY, NY 10087.