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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.

Cristóbal Garza

July 21, 2025 | South Riding, VA | Friend

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

Julie Montalvo

June 20, 2025 | North Potomac, MD | Friend

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.

Maria Teresa Feathers

June 16, 2025 | Waxhaw, NC | Friend

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...

Bob Carpenter

June 06, 2025 | BLOOMERY, WV | Friend

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.

Maureen Sullivan-Marker

June 05, 2025 | Springfield, IL | Friend

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

Paula Becker

June 02, 2025 | Winchester, VA | Friend

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.

John Fleischacker

June 02, 2025 | Henderson, NV

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...

Casey & Lisa Veatch

May 30, 2025 | Broadlands, VA | Friend

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

jesse DUBIN

May 30, 2025 | Frederick, MD | Friend

Vincent's 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

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