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Vincent Barnett Obituary
Vincent W. Barnett, 89, beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 8,2022 surrounded by his family. Vincent was born in Bronx, NY on June 22 1932 to George and Madeline Barnett.
Vincent graduated from Stamford High School in 1950 where he was a multi-sport athlete playing both baseball and football for the Black Knights. He served as a signalman in the US Navy during the Korean War and was quite fond of retelling the tales of his circumnavigation of the globe aboard the destroyer the USS McNair. After his military service he returned to Stamford where he met and married Corinne Clark in 1955. He then began a long career at the Stamford offices of AT&T. After retirement from AT&T he followed his passion for playing golf by working at the Sterling Farms Golf course.
Vincent and Corinne raised a family of 4 in Cos Cob CT and enjoyed family vacations at the beach in Atlantic City and Bermuda and on the slopes of Okemo Mountain VT. Vincent enjoyed listening to Frank Sinatra, Andy Cooney, rooting for the NY Mets and frequenting the parimutuel window to wager on the ponies.
He is survived by his children, Lawrence Barnett of Cos Cob CT, Karen Curley (Kieran) and Kyle Cummings (David Deneen) of Cos Cob, CT and grandchildren Sydney and Martin Curley and Carl, Robert and Anna Cummings. Vincent was predeceased by his wife, Corinne Barnett, his son Vincent C. Barnett, and his two older brothers Thomas and George.
A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday January 21, 2022 at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside, CT followed by interment at Putnam Cemetery.
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Barbara and Stephen Kisken
January 21, 2022
Larry, Karen, Kyle and family. Our condolences. Always enjoyed talking to your Dad. He'll be missed by everyone. There's something special about people who coached baseball little league, great guy and a good coach too... could never beat his team! Big hugs to you all.
Gloria Sinaguglia
January 17, 2022
Larry, My sincerest condolences to you and your family on this profound loss. May you all cherish your memories and the love you shared.
Tressa M Stroman
January 17, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.It was such a pleasure working with Vinny at S.N.E.T
Neil Palermo
January 16, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa and Hank Lehren
January 14, 2022
We are very sorry for the loss of your father.
Warren and Jayne Wilson
January 14, 2022
Kyle and family
So sorry to read of your dads passing I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with him a couple of times
He was a great man and dad to you all
May he rest in peace
Warren and Jayne
Mary Waicul
January 13, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Big Vinny´s passing. There are so many wonderful memories of our families spending birthdays and other special occasions together. Thanksgiving at his in-laws, my father´s sister. As my godfather, he was always close to my heart. Condolences to Larry, Karen and Kyle, and all his grandchildren. He will be missed but the memories will forever be in our hearts.
Christine Doney
January 13, 2022
I was so very sorry to hear of "Big Vinny's" passing. So many, many memories of gatherings and laughter and sports discussions at the Barnett house in Cos Cob. He was a wonderful friend to our parents (Norma and John) and we are so grateful for that. My sincere condolences to Karen, Larry, Kyle, and the Barnett family. Peace to all. Love Christine
Eileen C Sierra
January 13, 2022
We were broken-hearted to learn of "Big Vinny's" passing. We have fond memories of many family gatherings over the years filled with laughter. He was a great friend to our folks. Our thoughts and hearts go out to Larry, Karen, Kyle and all who loved him. Love from the Sierras: John, Eileen, Justin & Keli xo
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