Vincent James Ciano, of Westbury, New York, born on September 11, 1944 in Bronx, New York, to the late Irene E. Ciano (nee Duckett) and the late Thomas Maurice Ciano, passed away at age 74 on March 20, 2019 in Hampton Bays, New York. Vincent attended W. Tresper Clarke High School Class of 1962. He gave 33 years of service to the country as a member of the Army Infantry from 1964 to 1966 in the Vietnam War and later as a Senior Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing. He won seven military honors in his career, including the Combat Infantry Badge and was honored by the Suffolk County Legislature in tribute to his service and dedication to his community in 2017. Vincent was the loving husband of Margo Gelber Ciano. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Joseph Ciano, and sisters, Jeanne Ciano and Joellen Augusta Lamirande. Vincent is survived by his sons, Michael Ciano (Jennifer), Jonathan Ciano (Kristen), and Benjamin Ciano; sisters, Kathy Abrams (David) and Renee Magee (Owen); and grandchildren, Trey, Raegan, Charlotte, Zoe, and Max. Vinnie was generous with his time and gave of himself to his friends, family and fellow vets with PTSD sometimes just listening, other times talking them "off the ledge", because he had been there himself and was driven to "pay it back". He was a member of American Legion Riders Post 924. His many interests saw him through such diverse pursuits as following his passion for horses to become the president of The Lippett Club and serving his community as a 911 Dispatcher. Vinnie's lifelong passion for photography frequently found him outdoors capturing nature. The family invites donations in Vincent's name to Autism Speaks and Make-A-Wish. Friends and family members may attend the wake on Monday, March 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m and again from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Scott-Rothwell Funeral Home Inc, 20 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays, New York, 11946. The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 26 from 11:30 a.m. at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, New York, 11933.