Dorothy Vinciguerra-delre

VINCIGUERRA-DELRE, DOROTHY (FORMICOLA)
of Miami Beach Fl., and Johnston, RI, passed away November 26th, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Rudolfo Vinciguerra and the late Nicolas Del Re. Born in Providence, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Stella Falcone and the late Ciro Formicola.
She attended Bryant College and Rhode Island College. She was employed by the Johnston School Department for 21 years, primarily in Special Education. As the matriarch of the family, Dorothy never escaped challenge but faced it with tenaciousness and her love of life. She knew how to channel struggle into strength. Her personal attributes were extraordinary. She was kind, loving, caring, generous, selfless, genuine, brave and courageous. She was the shining light of her family, taking delight in their well-being and interests. Her nurturing and compassion touched so many people. Dorothy worked hard in all aspects of her life, never losing sight of her values and ideals. Her smile, sense of humor, warmth, continuous strength, and loving heart will never be forgotten. Her greatest joy and legacy can be found in her family.
Dorothy is predeceased by her sisters; Mary Palumbo, Candida Caruso, Clara Fontana, Gemma Verdone and her brother Joseph Formicola Sr. She was the devoted mother of Carlotta Leyden and her husband Major John Leyden (Ret. RISP), and the cherished grandmother to John Leyden III who was the love of her life. She also leaves an amazing family of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and was blessed to have known her great great nieces and nephews. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Dorothy Vinceguerra may be made to The Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gray St., Providence R.I. 02905