Victor John Villella Sr.

Never truly understood just how special this man was when I was growing up. As I mature as a father, grandfather I realize that I could not have been blessed with a better parent and mentor. I miss him deeply!

DEAR SHARI AND TONI AND FAMILIA, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR PAPA'S PASSING, MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND YOUR FAMILIES, HE SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT MAN WITH A PERPETUAL SMILE THAT WOULD LIGHT UP ANY ROOM, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL , LOVE MARYANN RULLI LEO

My Grandpa Villella He’s Italian
When I was a little girl I heard the story, Of my Mothers childhood days, And all the silly things,That my Italian Grandpa would do and say. She told me of the camping trips That they’d take each year, the sunglasses, DQ ice cream cones, And other memories so dear. She told me of the fishing stories, And the big one on her line, And how Grandpa got so excited,That he almost fell in that time. She told me how he worked so hard, To provide for his family,...

Fondest memories from Gino & Dean of their Dad.
Gino...Fishing trips each year were the best. Victor had a passion for fishing which was handed down to Gino. Gino giggles as he recalls telling Dad "Yes Dad we have to throw it back because we are at the limit." Dad was also his biggest fan, he attended every football game Gino played in letting Gino know how proud he was of him.
Dean's memories were related to the athletics. Victor and Doris attended every single baseball game that...

Fondest memories of their FAther from Shari and Toni....
Shari felt blesse her whole life when she learned that at 6 months old her Dad was in the Navy. While preparing to sail in World War II Vic had a motor drop on his foot. He was rushed to the Naval hospital and that evening his ship set sail on a secret mission. Unfortunately, our fathers ship was bombed and his entire crew was sacrificed . It was obvious, that the Lord was not ready for our father by sparing him with a foot...

Fondest memories from Vic Jr and Richard of their Father .....Vic chuckles every time he reflects on his father teaching him to drive well before his time. In fact, Vic Jr. would sit on Dad's lap and steer the wheel while Dad would sing Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra tunes.
Richard.... woul never forget the event of losin ga tooth in the Villella household. It was certainly a memory of all of Vic's children and even some of the grandchildren as well. Once the tooth was removed from teh...

To all my Villella Cousins... and I mean ALL the Villella cousins, not just Uncle Vic's family because his passing is a great loss to all of us who looked to him as the last Villella brother in that great generation. Being with Uncle Vic in a way was like being with my Dad (Vince) who has been missed for many years now. I was so sad not to be able to come to the Villella Reunion this past summer, because seeing Uncle Vic at the last reunion was a sweet reminder of the fun loving feeling I...

Dean, Wendy, Deano, Nicollette and Talia,

What a beautiful read in the Star Tribune Wendy, what a wonderful man your Dad & Grandpa was as he lived such a fulfilling life and loved you with all his heart. May your beautiful memories help you through this difficult time. Dean, we know this has been so tough on you and the family, but I'm sure he was very proud of all of you as you are the most loving, caring family we know and his loving legacy shines through in all of you! Our...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
With love,
Bob,Joyce,Jenny,Ralph & Haylie