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Vincent DePalo Obituary
AGE: 74 • Raritan
Vincent M. DePalo, 74, of Raritan, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 having been diagnosed with a Sarcoma in July. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he lived in Rockaway, NJ and Monmouth Beach, N.J. before moving to Raritan 3 years ago. Vincent served in the United States Army for two years and then attended New York City Community College, where he graduated in 1961 with an Associate's Degree in Chemical Technology. From 1976 to 1987, he owned and operated a very successful restaurant, The Beefery, in the Rockaway Townsquare Mall. For the past 15 years, Vincent was a Kitchen Design Specialist with Somerville Lumber, retiring on October 31, 2014.
He is survived by his devoted children, Janene DePalo of Chatham, N.J., Frank DePalo of Florham Park, N.J. and John DePalo of Rockaway, N.J. He is also survived by his loving brother, Dr. Michael DePalo, Whitingham, VT., and sisters, Grace Dionisio of Brooklyn, New York and Nancy Canade of Red Bank, N.J. as well as his cherished grandsons, Nicholas 6 and Jaden 4.
Visiting will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home, 106 Main Street, Madison, N.J. 07940. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM at St. Vincent Church, Green Village Road, Madison, N.J. 07940. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent DePalo
5 Entries
Bruce Sorchini
January 6, 2015
Janene, I am very sorry for your loss.I had the pleasure of working with your Dad for the past 12/13 years.I did the plumbing for many of his beautiful designs including the work at your house.Your Dad was always there for me when I had any questions, as I hope I was there for him. You know,in all the years we worked together he always had a smile on his face and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was and always will be one of the good guys in my book. One funny thing I will always remember about your Dad was that it took him about 2 years to remember my name was Bruce and not Hey kid, so I always called him Vincenzo. Then one day he found out my last name was Italian (Sorchini not Lindex) and he said that made it easy for him to remember my first name and he always did. Although he said what Italiano in their right mind would give their kid a first name like Bruce. I am going to miss Vincenzo and I will always remember him as my friend. GOD Bless You and your Family!
Hey Kid/Bruce
Janet Raso
January 6, 2015
Uncle Vinnie you will be forever missed by everyone whose lives you've touched. I had hoped that all of my prayers to St. Peregrine would have helped you, but at least now you are at peace, out of pain and in the loving arms of my mother, Dora Raso, who is the angel that welcomed you home.
Leo Family
January 6, 2015
Janene, Frank & John
So sorry about your dad.
Our family is so thankful that we shared many years of great times together. Those memories will forever be in our hearts.
the boys afternoon nap after a hard day at playing bocci
Bill and Maureen Raso
January 5, 2015
Dear Vin,
We tried so hard to pray for you to stay with us, but God had other plans for you. A God greater than all of us, I believe you'll be welcome with open arms. You are loved and will be missed by all of us. I will miss you on the golf course. Thank you for being there for me when I needed a friend. We continue to pray that you are at peace. Let us know how the golf courses in Heaven are.
Mike Noeth
January 5, 2015
Mr and Mrs DePalo, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Mike Noeth
(Vicki's friend)
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