Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
May 12, 1945 - Mar 23, 2023
Carl a good man and great times at Ball Sq. bowling. Sorry Carly and family
Thomas c Killeen
April 11, 2023 | Somerville | Friend
We meet. We part. We say goodbye. So difficult with you. Always a great friend. I knew you since we met at the Bingham Elementary School at age five. Since then, we shared life together in so many ways. We had a great friendship, played hoops together especially for the illustrious Somerville High Basketball team. You patiently taught me to fish. We were drinking buddies, sometimes singing off tune on the banks of the Charles River. Many times, you welcomed me to your home on Christmas eve....
AL Pearson
April 11, 2023 | Somerville | Friend
Grandpa . I wasnt Sure what to write here and it’s taken me an awful long time to somewhat figure out what i wanted to Write down. You were my grandpa my fishing buddy my mentor you got me playing basketball when i was A kid and also got me into what i love The most FISHING . i looked forward to always telling you my fishing stories when we would see each other at family gatherings and as i got older we got to talk on the phone and text each other pictures of fish or talking about secret...
Nick Diphillipo
April 07, 2023 | Methuen | Grandparent
Sending all my love, prayers n thoughts to all of you!! I just saw this n my heart dropped!! He will always be remembered ❤❤❤
Love all of you!!
Kathy Flagg
March 30, 2023 | West Palm Beach, FL | Family
I worked with Carl in the phone company. We worked together for many years, he was a great person. A lot of laughs and fun to be with, so sorry for your loss. I just found out tonight about his passing.
Mike Hammond
Mike Hammond
March 29, 2023 | South Dennis, MA | Coworker
RIP, my old friend, you were one of a kind
Tom Leahy
March 29, 2023 | Somerville, MA
Carl was as good a neighbor as one could wish to have. The warmth he brought to the neighborhood was tangible, and will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Nathan Ricci
March 27, 2023 | MEDFORD, MA | Neighbor
My deepest condolences. Carl was such a nice guy. Always smiling. Always took the time to sit and chat and ask how everyone was doing.
You will be missed Carl. Rest in peace.
Nancy Brown
March 27, 2023 | North Reading, MA
Carl Jr. and Family
I am sorry for your loss.
While I never met your Dad, the messages on his guest book tell the story.
A great Dad and a wonderful person, cherish the memories ,thats all we have after losing our parents I know the emptiness it leaves in our hearts.
John Cappadona
john cappadona
March 27, 2023 | Medford, MA
Carleton M. Vining, Sr. of Somerville, passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on March 23, 2023. He was 77 years old. Carl was a lifelong Somerville resident playing basketball at Somerville High, Salem State and at the local parks. He later coached a Men's Softball team for many years and also the Somerville Pride Girls' League grades 5-8 basketball for 17 years and continued to watch "his girls" as they progressed to High School. His other passion, aside from his family, was fishing. Carl could talk fishing to anyone and everyone, and did! He was also known to be the nicest, most generous man who would do anything for everyone. You knew he really cared about you when he gave you one of his many nicknames. He was the much beloved husband of 30 years to Jo Ann Goggin-Vining. Loving and loved father to Pamela and her husband, Jim of Salem, NH, Scott and his wife Krissy of Woburn, Jennifer and her husband Paul of Billerica, Carleton Vining Jr. of Somerville and Stepfather to Jason and his wife, Megan of Chicago. Grandfather of Nicholas, Gina, Carly, Phillip, Scotty, Jordan, Colette, Ryan and Ethan. Great grandfather of Ava, Atlas, Gianna, and Jack. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, Somerville, MA on Tuesday, March 28th from 2:00-6:00 P.M. Relatives and friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org
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