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Lee Vincent

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Lee Vincent was born Vincent Cerreta on April 15, 1916 in Shickshinny to the late Frank Cerreta and Grace D’Angelo. Raised in Mocanaqua, Lee first learned music on the violin at the age of 9, but soon switched to the stand-up bass in order to place “danceable” music. He started his first band,...

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Lee and my dad, Silvio "Nick" Perrella were good friends. They enjoyed gambling together in Atlantic City. I have great memories of Lee, and often saw him having breakfast with his young son in Kingston.

Many many wonderful memories of Lee and the Band and all the members,

I had the honor of working with Lee during my many years at WILK Radio. He was a real gentelman and a great family man. He was also devoted to our area and cared very much for the people who called this area home.May God watch over all who now miss him until they meet again! David DeCosmo

Mr.Vincent was like a father to me. Ive been over his house for years playing games and swimming with Michael.I will miss him very much!

Juanita
Your dad provided alot of happiness for many people He will be impossible to replace.
Donal and Sheila McFadden

My fondest childhood memories took place in the home of Lee and Lucille Vincent...and their WONDERFUL daughters..Penny, Rose Ann,Candy and Juanita. Sunday dinners...dancing to the jute box and sharing many of the same family memories...Times I will NEVER forget! God broke the molds when He made Lee and Lucille. Their passing saddens us all.
To their wonderful daughters...
our deepest sympathies and heartfelt wishes. You all are in our hearts prayers at this very sad time. We LOVE...

my deepest sympathy, lee thought he would live forever & so did I , we had a contract for his band to play meyers high school reunion in 2011, God bless.

I too danced to the Lee Vincent music at the Polish Alliance Hallin the 40s . I am now 76 yrs old and live in Tenn. But some of my best memories of" home "were thesenights at the dances. God bless his soul. Bernie Kennedy

I will always be grateful for the love and the wonderful time I had while living in your home.
My deepest condolences to everyone in the family.
Denise