Vincent J. DeNicola

DeNICOLA, Vincent Vincent J. DeNicola, 65, of James Island, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday December 23, 2008. Born December 19, 1943 in Stamford CT, he was the son of the late Dominick DeNicola and Angelina Loglisi DeNicola. Vinny, known to most here in Charleston as "Pops, " was the co-founder and owner of Mom and Pop's Corner Store on Grimball Road and Mom & Pop's Pizza & Subs on Folly Road from 1993 until 2004. As a young man Vinny served proudly for his country as a military police officer during the Vietnam conflict. After the war, he served on the Stamford police force as a police officer and later worked as a detective. Later in life, he found success as a contractor building many housing developments in Connecticut and as a restaurateur and catering director. Vinny was preceded in death by his brother, Frank DeNicola; sister, Carmella Colandro and husband John Colandro; and Brother-in-law, Anthony "Babe" Vozzella. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Blefari DeNicola, sons, Vincent F. DeNicola, Michael J. DeNicola and daughter Lori DeNicola of Charleston, SC; sister, Marie Parente and husband Henry Parente; sister, Linda Vozzella; brothers, Joseph C. DeNicola and wife Marge DeNicola; brother Pat DeNicola and wife Marian DeNicola. He also had nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too many to count. He will also be sorely missed by his two pet dogs, Diesel and Niki whom he loved to no end. Family and friends are invited to pay their last respects between 3-6pm on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at MCALISTER-SMITH WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday, December 29, 2008 at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church, 56 Center St, Folly Beach, SC. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Ft. Johnson Rd, James Island, SC. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1941 Savage Road, Charleston 29407. Condolences may be sent to the DeNicola family via www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.