Vincent Mandola

We think of Vincent all the time! He was such an inspiration to us! We're so thankful we had the pleasure of playing music for him!!

We think of Vincent all the time and miss being able to play music for him, he treated us with so much kindness and respect!! The family will always be in our prayers! He was truly one of a kind person!
Michael and Dawn "Van-lang"

Words are so inadequate. I miss my friend.

We are following in Bubba, Mary and the girls path.Brought the entire Family to Italy.

I will miss you forever Bubba Love you SAM

He was my Best Friend, and I loved him .

Vince: We all still miss you. To have a visit today with a couple of High School Classmates and we will for sure say a prayer and great words about you!

Thinking about your family and Sending thoughts and prayers to your way. Love you!

I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good man. I used to take care of your plants and your restaurants and home for Inner Gardens. My deepest sympathies.

Our deepest sympathy to the family! We had the pleasure of playing music for Vincent for many years, he was always so kind and inspiring to play for! Our friends that came out really liked him, he always took time to say hello to everyone and made us and them feel welcome! Our prayers go out to the family! May God Bless You All!!

Mary, Vinceanne and Dana,
We are deeply saddened for the loss of Bubba. I always
looked up to Bubba and was very honored to know him. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family.

I will truly miss Vincent. For over 40 year he was a huge part of our families lives. from weddings, anniversarys, birthdays or just a delicious dinner he would always top by and make the evening special! He called me boy and always had a joke for me and me for him. I watched his daughters grow up and get married and there was no finer father or grandpa! He will leave a big hole in my heart. I will keep all those wonderful memories close to my heart. Mary and Dana and Vinceanne my condolences, from Gail and myself much love to your entire family!

Vincent was one in a million. We will miss him dearly. May God be so ever close to his family during this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,
Tom and Sandy Wilson

Mary and Girls,
Such a Beautiful service for a truly wonderful man who was my role model all these years as a Husband, Father and Businessman. I am here if ever needed or to just share cherished memories.

My deepest condolences for your loss. Bubba was one of the good guys and it is an honor to have known him.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, Vincent. Visiting with him at Nino's or Vincent's was always one of the highlights of our dining experience. We will fondly treasure his sense of humor and his personal acts of kindness and consideration over the last 43 years. As a passionate restaurateur, Vincent set new standards in the food service industry and stood out as one of the absolute finest anywhere in the world. In his restaurants, he wore his signature apron to communicate a clear message of welcome and to ensure that we would be treated to impeccable hospitality.

Personally, we will miss Vincent and we pray that his family will find strength in the Lord. Rest in peace dear friend.
Sylvia and John Cantú

Dear Mary, we are so saddened for the loss of Bubba. He was truly a kind man and will be greatly missed by us. Plum and Bubba would talk regularly on the phone exchanging jokes and catching up mainly on all the good times they shared together through the years. They were dear friends. We are so sorry for not being able to attend the funeral services for Bubba, due to the underlying conditions from this virus. You and your family are deeply in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this very difficult time. Love, Sandy & Plum

Mr. Mandola always greeted my family and me with a warm smile and welcome when we dined at Nino. Mr. Mandola always made a big deal of saying hello to my dad who was 90 years old. One evening, when we were talking before dinner, my dad recalled the sfingess that his mom used to make. A little while latter, Mr. Mandola came out to our table with a plate full of hot, sugared sfinges - before the entree was served ! He always made us feel welcome and special. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Mary Ann Canino Anderson.

Mary Virginia & family, Kenny & I were heart broken to hear about Bubba ! He was a super great guy , we still love the wine we first had there at Ninos & he was so generous to give us a bottle to take home. Our prayers of comfort are with you all !

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

prayers are with the family

Vincent & Mary: always very kind and friendly. God Bless as you looking down on us from above.

I am so saddened by the passing of Mr. Mandola. My husband and I spent countless evenings and celebrations in what we had always thought of as our favorite restaurant . Mr. Mandola made our evenings special and always made sure to come by our table to check on us and make sure everything was perfect. He was such a lovely man and will be greatly missed.

My husband and I came often for years - we are from Beaumont . Always a open arm for a hug and a kiss to welcome us . We send our love to his dear family . What a special man he was
Mia and Dee Dugas

Mrs. Mandola, Vinceanne and Dana - I am so sorry to hear about Mr.Mandola. You are all deeply in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the next few days, and I pray for you to have peace in the weeks and months to come. Much love always.

For decades my fiends and I would dine at Vincents, Nino's and Grappino di Nino and Vincent helped me organize my company annual party in one of the private rooms in Grappino always around Easter weekend which is a favorite time of the year for us. Vincent was such a remarkable man, always giving and so friendly. What also was so striking was his innate ability to see the future for his family and business interests of which he excelled in them all. Not long ago I ran into him parking by me at a grocery store and he spent 15 minuets laughing and chatting and catching up and he always would invite me back to dine and ask for him. Vincent will always be a favorite friend one who is admired for so many reasons. Thank you Vincent and family.

Our family enjoyed many wonderful occasions at all of Vincent’s restaurants. He was a wonderful host and always made us feel like family. Our hearts go out to all of his loved ones. We pray that his memory will be a blessing to all of you. Marianne and Larry Greenfield

Bubba was an original. On the upside, he lived a tremendous life surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, guests, and newcomers, while he nourished their bodies, minds, and souls not only with sustenance, but also with love, joy, and affection. Bubba was a storyteller and one he shared routinely with me and my family and friends was about when I was a busboy at Nino's in the late 1970s: I tuned the restaurant floor stereo to a rock station during a Led Zeppelin special; he came out of the kitchen and was shocked to hear rock on the floor, and found me fine turning the hifi stereo; he didnt get mad, yet simply turned it back to classical and told me not to do that again. Every time I saw Bubba as an adult, he reenacted the story with arm out illustrating with his fingers the fine-tuning of the dial for my family and friends. Here's to Vincent, good times, family, and friends. I wish that his family and friends embrace peace, love, and joy in all the wonderful experiences and memories that he helped create. Viva!

I will always remember that big smile and friendly greeting that Mr. Mandola gave us as we entered one of his restaurants. Vincent always took the time to have a short conversation with us before our meals. We met Vincent through his lovely wife Mary and our condolences and sympathy go out to her and the entire Mandola family. God bless all. We are currently not in Houston, and will be thinking of everyone over the next few days.

Dear Peter and Dana,

We were very sorry to hear of your great loss. He looked like such a content and happy person. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bea & Rob McLellan (Peter's aunt)

I was a team mate with Bubba at St. Thomas and also a classmate in the class of 1961. Bubba was out shortstop and we won TCIL state championships our junior and senior years. He was a great team mate with strong defensive skills. He will be greatly missed. The attached picture was from the 1961 St. Thomas year book.

Bubba


I will miss you more than words can say .We grew up together

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Virginia: Special thoughts are with you and your family. It's been many years but I still remember Bubba was a great guy.

We will miss Vincent greatly. He was always so kind when we visited the restaurant.

I have know Vinceanne and Dana since college. I have lots of fond memories with both of them through those years, after college and getting together with our own children at the beach. I was able to enjoy seeing Mr. Mandola with my many visits to Houston and Galveston during those special times. My favorite part was visiting the restaurants where Mr. Mandola always greeted me with a hug and kiss followed by lots of witty jokes and of course wonderful food! He always made me feel so welcome in his home and was just a very genuine soul. He should be very proud of the wonderful family he made and the family values he instilled. He will be missed. Heaven has definitely gained a wonderful angel and Im sure he will be preparing the most wonderful meals, sharing some great wine and telling some witty jokes. Much love to the Mandola family. Lisa Strange.

Vinceanne and Dana:
Im saddened to hear of Bubbas passing. He was such a great man. I feel privileged to have known him and experienced his generosity, kindness and love for his family. He exemplified what it means to be a true gentleman and a great father. You all are in my prayers during this difficult time and beyond. God bless you and your family.