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Terrence Vient Obituary
Terry was born in Springfield, the son of Matrona (Didek) and the late Eugene Vient.
He lived in Hyannis since 1985. He served during the Vietnam War with the Coast Guard and later joined the Merchant Marine.
He was a gourmet cook and worked in the construction business. He spent a lot of time volunteering with homeless shelters and veterans during the holidays.
He leaves his mother, Matrona (Didek) Vient of Springfield; a dear friend, Ed DeWolf of Philippi, W. Va.; two aunts and several cousins.
A committal service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Chapel. There are no calling hours and the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Elaine Pinkham
August 16, 2010
We watched you from the shore float away into the sea you so loved, as the sun broke out from behind the clouds over the lighthouse and the breeze took you away over the water. It was the perfect way for us to say goodbye to you, but yet so sad. My birthday will always hold a special memory of you in my heart for ever more. Not a sad memory you will just always be there. Love Always, Stephen & Elaine
August 15, 2010
In to the ocean Terry went today. The beautiful water, from a boat and a lighthouse behind. It was beautiful yet still so sorrowful, rest in peace our friend. Love Laura and Bill.
Bill Collette
August 13, 2010
I met Terry at a lightship lecture series the Coast Guard Heritage Museum put on in 2007. From that day on Terry volunteered at the museum as a docent on Friday's during the open season. He did that for 3 years. In 2010 Terry started working on Fridays and could not volunteer at the museum. I saw Terry three weeks before his passing. We talked for a couple of hours at the museum about lightships.. CG duty, VA appointments, and old cars.
I was floored to hear of his passing. May the sea be calm and the fog horn be silent for the passing over the bar.
BZ my friend
Bill
Ben Bruso
August 13, 2010
That Terry was a short part of my life is a treasure. I feel better that he allowed me to share in his life with respect to his Mother.
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Gary Truesdell
August 13, 2010
Terry always went out of his way to stop in and look me up when he was in town. An unforgettable character who will be sadly missed.
August 12, 2010
I cannot begin to tell you how sad Bill and I are to have lost you. We will miss you bopping in and out. Holidays will never be the same without you. Thank You for my lighthouse, my mixer, little things that mean so much to me and you took notice.I am so glad you were so happy to have been.as you would say when you left our house, "Cruisin on the highway of life" You did. We Love you and miss you so much. Love Laura and Bill.
Anthony Rueli
August 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joseph Giordano
August 12, 2010
God bless you terry and may you rest in peace
Ernest Troie
August 12, 2010
May the Lord be with you and may he welcome you home.God bless you terry.
Bob OReilly
August 12, 2010
You will be missed by all.
Lisa and Ben Bruso
August 12, 2010
Terry, a loving son will still be watching over you Aunt Mae. Our love and prayers are with you and his friends for your terrible loss.
May he rest in peace.
CJ and Barbara Furnia
August 12, 2010
Our love and prayers are with you Mae at the loss of your beloved son, Terry.
Tom & Linda McKeown
August 12, 2010
We had the pleasure of knowing and working with Terry and his Dad for many years. We will miss his smile and laugh but will always have fond memories. Our best to his Mom who is a great lady.
May he rest in peace.
Elaine Pinkham
August 12, 2010
We will miss you terribly, but you will always be in our hearts. May you rest in peace.
Stephen & Elaine Pinkham
James Rueli
August 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family
Robin White
August 12, 2010
You were one of a kind, and Billy and I will miss your sence of hummar, rest in peace
Wendy Otto
August 12, 2010
Terry, you will truly be missed.
Craig Diduk
August 12, 2010
You are forever in our heart's, will miss a great person!! Craig Diuk and family
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