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1943
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Vincent Cusumano Obituary
With deep sadness we want you to know that Dr. Vincent Cusumano from Springfield Illinois passed away at his home on May 19, 2025, in the presence of his beloved wife Luisa Cusumano, his children Rosanna, Paul, and their families.
Vincent Cusumano, born on July 29,1943, in Montevago, Italy, was retired from the US Foreign Service after a career with the Agency for International Development (USAID). He served as an agricultural economist for development programs in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Washington, DC. He began his international life as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Chile, where he met and married his wife the love of his life of 57 years, Luisa Cusumano.
Vincent will be greatly missed by family his two brothers and their families, grandkids and his many close friends, who enjoyed his pleasant, supportive, kind approach to life. He was a caring role model of a brother, uncle, family man, grandfather, a wonderful friend, a humanitarian, and a gentleman.
He leaves a legacy two amazing families and four grandkids who are now college and soon to be high school graduates
A celebration of life for family and close friends will be held in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, donate to the Cancer Association or please send cards, photos, and memories to Luisa at 19355 Cypress Ridge Ter, Apt 408, Leesburg, VA 20176.
We ask that all who knew him to remember him in your own way on July 29th or eat a bowl of your favorite ice cream since to his grandkids he was known as the ice cream man.
—The Cusumano family
Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Cusumano
Cristóbal Garza
July 21, 2025
To Luisa, Rosanna, Paul, and the children, speaking for the Garza family, I extend our dearest sympathies and condolences to you all for the loss of Vince. His passion, love, and intellect were always inspiring and comforting. We have such wonderfully fond memories of all of you since our families' first meeting in Quito, Ecuador back in 1980. May the Good Lord bless you all and keep you comforted during this trying time of loss and grief. R.I.P. Vincenzo.
Julie Montalvo
June 20, 2025
Dear Luísa, Roxana, Vinny and family, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss but can't truly find the right words to express this. I know losing Vincent has caused you so much pain. Please know you are in my heart. I'm sending you all my love and prayers. Julie Montalvo
Maria Teresa Feathers
June 16, 2025
So sorry for the unexpected loss of a great friend of nearly 50 years.
Vicente, always a gentleman, a beautiful soul ready to share with a compassionate heart. His smile, his kindness, his love for his family, friends, and even unknown people, will remain for eternity.
A well lived life, rest in peace in the hands of God.
Bob Carpenter
June 6, 2025
I was saddened to learn of Vincent's death and I extend my deepest sympathy to Luisa and their family. I enjoyed my association with Vincent as a mediator. We had some wonderful discussions as my background was in agriculture production and finance before I embarked on my later career in mediation.
Vincent was a remarkable individual with a rich history of service. He had exciting stories to tell of his long career. But above all else, I knew Vincent to be a warm, caring person who had a deep love of family, He will truly be missed.
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Maureen Sullivan-Marker
June 5, 2025
Charlie and Family, I was so sorry to see that Vince has passed away. I have fond memories of our high school days. Please give my condolences to his family.
Paula Becker
June 2, 2025
My sadness at the loss of his beautiful compassionate love for others at a time when we seem to be losing our way as a community with love for others is even more intense! Our birth site in Illinois was just a beginning of great conversations along with sharing joy and frustration of Lake Holiday!
Our hearts remain heavy. Paula and Bob Becker
John Fleischacker
June 2, 2025
Charlie I am sorry to hear your brother has passed. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. May your brother rest in eternal peace my friend.
Casey & Lisa Veatch
May 30, 2025
Luisa, I am very sorry for your loss. You and Vince were always such gracious hosts at your house, and we always enjoyed seeing you both when you came to visit Rosanna and family. Vince and I had great conversations, and I know he will be missed by many! You both raised a great daughter who has always been there for our family. You both taught her well. I pray this verse for you and your family: Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
jesse DUBIN
May 30, 2025
Dear Luisa and Family:
Vinces' sudden passing was a great shock to us. He was an exceptional person in so many ways. We cherish our friendship with Vince and you. He will be missed by many people. Our deepest condolences. Love and Peace. Gloria and Jesse
Judy and Arnold Baker
May 27, 2025
We treasured our friendship with Vincent and fondly remember the days he and Arnold worked together at USAID. We were so sad to learn of his death and send our sincere condolences to Luisa and the family. May he rest in peace.
Evelyn Sada
May 26, 2025
My most sincere condolences. I remember him as a loving man, a devoted family man. May he rest in peace.
As a relationship below, I chose friend because that was the only thing that fit however, he was not just a friend, we were all one big family ❤
Romy Caprio
May 26, 2025
Vince and Luisa have been close, special friends for 50 years. Vince was a wonderful human being - a caring and giving husband, father and friend. We will remember his kindness and positive attitude as well as his love for life, good food and wine. We will miss him tremendously . Courage and strength to Luisa, Rosanna, Paul and their families.
Romy Caprio
May 26, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mike Houston
May 26, 2025
Went to Cathedral which became Griffin High School for 4 years and will always remember our sophomore football game when he was a punter and his punt went up in air and backwards instead of forward. Vince was a good guy who former friends and classmates always ask about. May he Rest in Peace. Know he and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Polasek
May 25, 2025
Dear Louisa, I am so sorry about your loss of your Beloved Vincent. Hope that we can get together many times in the future.
Charles Uphaus
May 25, 2025
Friend and colleague, exemplary human being, we will all miss him greatly. Prayers of comfort for Louisa and family.
Juan Belt
May 25, 2025
Dear Luisa: I was saddened to hear of Vince’s passing. Please accept
my deepest condolences.
Over the years, we shared many thoughtful conversations—especially
about economics, Haiti, and, of course, wine. I always valued his
insight, his warmth, and his quiet wit. He had a way of bringing both
rigor and humanity to everything he did.
I know how much he meant to those who worked with him, and I can only
imagine the loss you must feel. Please know that you are in my
thoughts during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Juan
Katie Sisk
May 24, 2025
Luisa,
You and Vince made such a loving couple and are examples to us all. He always had the best smile. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
Nelson Astroza
May 24, 2025
No words can express how saddened I am by the loss of Vicente. He was such a good friend, and I will always be grateful for the time we spent together. Rest in Peace Vicente !
Karen Alfers
May 24, 2025
I’m so saddened to hear the news of Vincent’s passing. My condolences to Luisa and the family. God bless the family.
Enlightenment
Dolores Nelson
May 24, 2025
Fond memories of Vince's hospitality.
Diane Shook
May 24, 2025
Vince was a kind and generous man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family during this difficult time. Diane Shook, mediator friend
Joseph Camille
May 24, 2025
My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to Luisa and all the Cusumano family members. Vince and I met at as freshmen at Springfield College in Illinois. His friendship and positive life attitude had a real affect on me. I'm thankful we were able to reconnected in the last couple of years.
Hans J Hoyer
May 24, 2025
My thoughts and condolences go out to all of you. Vince and I both shared an important life changing journey at many levels during our joint stay in Chile as Peace Corps Volunteers. I deeply valued our relationship and am happy that we stayed in contact for many years after this special experience. We developed a wonderful friendship and I am happy that I also met his wife Louisa. Peace be with all of you!!
Carmen and Warren Howell
May 24, 2025
Our condolences to Luisa and family. We will miss Vincent, thinking and praying for you.
Fabiola Villarroel
May 24, 2025
Querida Luisa , soy Fabiola Villarroel hija de tu tío Lucho , siento mucho la partida de tu esposo , le avisaré a mi mamá en La Serena Chile , ( yo estoy en Nueva Zelanda) nosotros los recordamos con mucho cariño . Un abrazo .
Brigitte, John, & Yona DeHaven/Britto
May 23, 2025
Vince will be greatly missed. More than a neighbor, he was like family.
Dave and Ximena Joslyn
May 23, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to Luisa, Rosanna and Paul.
The memories we hold dear from our friendship of so many years, will live on forever. We will miss Vince dearly!
Dave and Ximena Joslyn and family
Sandy and Rosy Gonzalez
May 23, 2025
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sandy and Rosy Gonzalez
Simón & Marlene Romano
May 23, 2025
We always felt at home when visiting Luisa and Vincent. They were great hostesses and Vincent always impressed us for his sincerity and kind spirit- always eager to give advice if one solicited it from him. We’ll miss him for ever.
Rest in Peace dear friend.
Marlene and Simón Romano
Our Lake Holiday Neighbors
Ed Nelson
May 23, 2025
Our best friends and neighbors at the lake. Vince contributed much to the development of the amenities of Lake Holiday. We often worked and socialized together. He always took the initiative to make our activities rewarding and enjoyable for everyone. We will miss him forever.
Joann & Giovanni Curcio
May 23, 2025
Our Deepest sympathy to Luisa, Rosanna, Paul, brothers, Charlie & Joe and all their families, We are all saddened by the news of Vince’s passing. A remarkable kind man. Whose mission was helping others. Our families were close growing up. Rosa would always call my mother to make sure she knew her son Vince and Luisa and the kids were coming down we have such beautiful memories.
In January our family lost our brother. Vince reached out and left a note of condolences on behalf of the Cusumano Family.
Luisa may God give you all strength during these hard times. You are all in our Prayers dear friends.
RIP Vince in Gods loving arms.
Joann Madonia Curcio & Giovanni Curcio
Jennifer Theophile
May 23, 2025
My deepest condolences to Paul Rosanna and Luisa. Your father was such caring man. My parents and I, we have beautiful memories of all of you in Haiti. Huge hug, Jennifer Theophilé
Dolores Nelson
May 23, 2025
Luisa and Family: we are deeply saddened by the news of Vincent's passing. We pray that God will grant you the strength to deal with your loss. Our most sincere condolences. Ed & Dolores Nelson
Catherine (Madonia) & James Fidler
May 23, 2025
Dear Luisa and Family, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear husband Vincent, he was such a wonderful, kind, loving man. We always enjoyed seeing you both during your many visits to Springfield, it was always a pleasure talking to Vincent and listening to all his stories. He was truly a remarkable man and always took an interest in knowing what the family was doing. Rest in peace dear friend we will miss you. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Love, Catherine (Madonia) & Jim Fidler❣
Anicia HiFong de Maldonado
May 23, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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