Phyllis T. Vignone

Phyllis Tryon Vignone, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Farmington and Avon, passed away March 24 at the age of 98 surrounded by her family. Born July 26, 1922 in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Phillip Tryon and Annette Connor Tryon. In spite of growing up during the depression, she embraced living life with joy. After graduating from Bulkeley High School in 1939, Phyllis went to work for the Hartford Housing Authority where she met her future husband, Prosper J. Vignone. During WWII, while her husband served in the United States Army, Phyllis also contributed to the war effort by working for the Quartermaster General where she received a commendation. She also served as a neighborhood air-raid warden. In the years following the war, the couple went on to raise three children. In addition, Phyllis served as vice president and bookkeeper of the P.J. Vignone Construction Company and volunteered for numerous organizations including the PTA where she served as president, Booster Club, Girl Scouts, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society. After her husband died in 1972, Phyllis began working at the Holy Family Monastery in West Hartford. Phyllis loved to entertain and often brought family and friends together for parties, barbecues, card games, and holiday celebrations. She also loved the performing arts and never missed an opportunity to attend a play, an opera, or an outdoor concert with friends. She was a long-time member of Wethersfield Country Club where she enjoyed playing many rounds of golf and also served as Ladies Division Chairman. A club master in the American Contract Bridge League, Phyllis enjoyed playing bridge at Farmington Woods in Avon until she moved to Stratford Court in Palm Harbor, Florida where she continued her passion for bridge, playing four to five times a week. She especially enjoyed cherished visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Phyllis was a communicant at St. Patrick's Church in Farmington. She is survived by her three children: Prosper "Chip" Vignone and his wife Susan of Farmington, Connecticut, Leslie Vann and her husband Paul of Tampa, Florida, and Susan Hunter and her husband Charles of Idaho Falls, Idaho; five grandchildren, Prosper James Vignone, Stephanie Vann Brown, Craig Vignone, Amy Hunter, and Ryan Hunter; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Annette Tryon; brother, Edward Tryon; and husband, Prosper Vignone. A graveside ceremony will be held under the direction of The Ahern Funeral Home on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Riverside Cemetery, 160 Garden St., Farmington, Connecticut. A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, be kind and do something that enriches someone else's life. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.