Vincent J. Brigandi

I had the great pleasure of working with Vince for perhaps ten years at what was then the Naval Aviation Supply Office. Not only did Vince have an unsurpassed work ethic but his advice was constantly sought by people throughout the building on subjects varying from personal problems to building houses. Since I sat in back of him and talked to him I know how tremendously important his family was to him. He truly was among the most universally respected and beloved people I have ever known. He...

To the Brigandi family:

You are in my thoughts through this difficult time. As I reflect, or as I like to call it, "celebrate" Joseph's life (I liked to called him "Mr. B"), I saw a man that warmed my heart the way my own father did. Every time I saw him I got the big smile and the firm hand shake. I always felt at ease when I was around him, he always made me feel welcome, whether it was a party at the house or just helping with a project (his son Joe's shed comes to mind). Mr. B's...