Williamsville, New York
ALESSANDRA-Vincent R. April 2008, loving son of David and Sharan Alessandra; beloved brother of Amanda and Jake Alessandra; grandson of Vincent and the late Christine Alessandra, Gordon and Virginia MacKenzie; nephew of Jaime Alessandra, Bruce and Christopher MacKenzie; cousin of Tess and Danielle Alessandra and Ashley MacKenzie. Friends may call Friday 6-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd., Williamsville, where a remembrance service will be held Friday at 9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Vincent's memory may be made to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation Inc. Grant Program. Although we only had him for 27 short years, his memory is everlasting, from his beautiful smile to his big heart, we will miss him with all of our hearts.
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
dearest Vinnie- How could 17 years have gone by without you-I don't know. Today is my saddest day and my happiest day-the day I met you and and the day I mourn you. Missing you always and forever-mom.
Sharan Alessandra
April 25, 2025
I miss you so much Vinnie♥ Happy Birthday
Danielle Alessandra
April 24, 2025 | Buffalo, NY | Family
Happy Birthday Vinnie❤ I think of you so often. I miss your humor, how sweet and loving you were, and just how much life you added to our family. It never ceases to amaze me that life can go on without the most vibrant people I know. I feel lucky to have known you, and you will always be in my heart. Give a kiss to my mom and I'll give a kiss to yours❤
Tess Alessandra
April 24, 2025 | Buffalo, NY | Family
Happy Birthday Vinnie. The family feels so incomplete...I wish you were here, I miss your laugh and your smile. You felt like my older brother, I always knew you were looking out for tess and I and that felt so comforted by that. I'm glad you're with my mom, and grandma and grandpa...but God I wish you were all here. I miss you today and everyday♥
Danielle Alessandra
April 25, 2024 | Buffalo, NY | Family
Happy birthday Vinnie. I remember 43 years ago - giving birth to a beautiful baby boy. You added so much to our family and now we miss you every day. There are no words to really express my grief. So loved-so missed. Mom
Sharan Alessandra
April 25, 2024 | Amherst, NY | Mother
Happy birthday Vinnie❤. Although this is far from the only day I think of you. I often find myself thinking about all the beautiful memories we could have shared (and find comfort in all the beautiful memories we did share). You were always looking out for Dani and I, and I very much miss that. But mostly I miss the incredible person that you were (and continue to be in all of our hearts), and all that you added to our family. It will never and could never be the same without you.
Tess Alessandra
April 24, 2024 | Buffalo, NY | Family
my wonderful son Vinnie - another birthday another year without you. It's hard to believe the world has gone on without you. Our family is growing-but there is always an empty spot where you should be. I miss you so very much-you are always in my heart. Love, mom
Sharan Alessandra
April 25, 2023 | Amherst, NY | Mother
Happy birthday Vinnie....fifteen years without you feels unreal. I was just a teenager when you left, and you were my big cousin. Now I'm older than you were and it makes me so sad that I didn't get the chance to grow old with you. I wish I could know the person you would have grown into...I wish you could know the person I've grown into...I wish you could meet the new family members that have come into our lives. I miss you so much, and I love you always...
Danielle Alessandra
April 24, 2023 | Buffalo, NY | Family
Just reminiscing, looking through old photos of you. Cheers to you on your day Vinnie. Always loved.
Aunt Alison & Uncle Chris
April 25, 2022