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BORN
1930
DIED
2014
Vincent Interrante Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenice; as well as three children, Linda Contreras (Frank) of Coarsegold, CA, Laura Alfonso (Joe) of Salinas, and Lee Interrante of Salinas. He leaves eight living grandchildren, ten living great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Vince joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 and served on the U.S.S. Bausell off the coast of South Korea. Later he would serve two tours in Vietnam and other stations here and abroad such as: Alaska, Japan, New Brunswick, Canada, New Jersey, Hawaii, Nebraska, Rome, Italy, Port Hueneme, CA and finally here in Marina. He retired from the Navy at the Post Graduate School in 1978 after 27 ½ years of service.
After retiring from the Navy he soon joined the USPS in Pacific Grove where he worked as a carrier until his retirement in 2012. He loved his work and his patrons and felt like family to many of those same patrons. He loved spending time with his family and most especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren (going to ball games and all activities). He said they kept him young.
Vince was very active in his church, serving as an elder/minister. He was always teaching a Bible Study and absolutely loved the Sundays he was able to preach. He preached at the Hollister and the San Martin Church of Christ for many years and served in a rotation of Church Elders at his church home of Crossroads Christian Church.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 1:30pm at Crossroads Christian Church located at 1035 Rogge Road in Salinas, CA. In lieu of flowers you may donate to his home Church Missionaries at Crossroads Christian Church who are currently in Haiti.
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Memories and Condolences
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Fianna Soares
June 5, 2024
No one will ever peel my kiwi or make me a boat out of paper like you did. Thanks for all of the beach days at the "big beach". You were the best Grandad to ever Grandad, and you are immensely missed. XO Fi
Linda CONTRERAS
June 8, 2023
Always missing my Dad, blessed with so many wonderful memories of a great, dedicated Father
July 12, 2015
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Laura Interrante
July 11, 2015
Miss you Pappy
Deborah Linscombe
October 1, 2014
I have memories of going to church with the whole family.We were neighbors . Laura and I was good friend .Sorry for the loss of a man as I know was great and kind.
Melissa moore
July 5, 2014
I met Vince as a teenager at church. He always had a smile on his face. Every time I showed up. He be one of first people to greet and ask how I was. My heart goes out to the family. I am glad that I have met him and he will be missed.
July 4, 2014
I would talk to Vince when he was delivering mail in Pacific Grove. Always happy and positively energetic. I would also see Vince in the Monterey Sports Center running so hard on the treadmill that I asked him why he was running so hard ? "I was in the hospital for heart surgery" he said "and I never want to go back."
A wonderful man who is a positive inspiration in my life.
Thank you Vince.
I look forward to seeing you again!
Dustin Smith
Bob Spadoni
July 3, 2014
I'll always have fond memories of Vince walking the streets of PG and delivering smiles to the patrons who were lucky enough to have him as their letter carrier. He was quite the "Postal Ambassador" and the epitome of a loyal civil servant. His was, and is, the greatest generation.
Cyndi Fox
July 1, 2014
I only just heard of Vince's passing and wanted to pass along my condolences to his wife and family. We lived on his mail route and, on those occasions when my husband or I were home when Vince delivered the mail, he would always have a cheerful greeting, a kind word and would inquire as to how we were doing. Since I'm a calligrapher and send and receive mail addressed in calligraphy, Vince would often remark on it and seemed to enjoy it as much as I did. He was a truly lovely person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. With love and fond remembrance of Vince, Cyndi Fox & David Markowitz
Julie Jones
June 28, 2014
My prayers and condolences go out to you Laura, and all your family... These trials in our lives are never easy, just remember the good times and take comfort in the knowledge that your loved one is in Heaven and we WILL SEE THEM AGAIN...My heart goes out to you, I do know what you are going through... I hope that my words can bring you comfort... I remember your Dad, and he was an outstanding Man... He is truly missed...
Laura Interrante
June 27, 2014
Dad I have comfort in knowing that our family has another special guardian angel in heaven watching over us. I am so grateful to have been blessed with you as a father. I will miss you dearly, but you gave me so many wonderful memories. You will live on through our family. We will meet you there Pappy
Alecia Hernandez
June 23, 2014
Grandad you truly lived an amazing life, a good, Christian life devoted to your God, family, friends, coworkers, patrons amd pretty much anyone you came in contact with! You left a legacy for your family. A goal of what we should make and want our life to be. You made so many memories for me and you included my husband and my children with many more memorable moments! You were more than a grandfather to me and I know you are in heaven enjoying your beautiful singing voice and brand new body. Your body was tired but your energy and motivation never stopped, "I can only imagine" what you are doing in your new beautiful place, watching down on us.
Linda Interrante Contreras
June 21, 2014
I light this candle in remembrance of the light you have been in my life Dad, your light will always shine.
A Great Husband and Father
Linda Interrante Contreras
June 21, 2014
Married the Love of His Life for 54 years 1959
Linda Interrante Contreras
June 21, 2014
Young Vincent Served his country with Pride
Linda Interrante Contreras
June 21, 2014
a trip to the beach with great grandkids
Linda Interrante
June 21, 2014
The Best Dad a daughter could ask for. Love Linda
Tom Quintos
June 16, 2014
My condolences to the family and especially Lee who I shared class with in 7th grade.
Leigh Cecka
June 16, 2014
Dear Family,
I worked in PG for Children's Services Center, now Kinship Center, we were right next to the Fire Dept from 1988 to the early 1990's. I've never ever forgotten Vince. He was the sweetest man alive. I remember he had a heart attack and a bypass right around the time we worked there, but he didn't let it slow him down. Obviously all that walking kept him healthy and active for a long time, although not long enough. Vince was a gift to the world. The picture you posted is exactly how I remember him, that smile lit up a room! I am so very sorry for your loss.
June 15, 2014
Vince was our, forever positive, friendly postman for years. It goes without saying, he left a lasting impression upon all he met. With his passing we lost a very dear soul. My deepest condolences to his family.
Randy McKendry
Ted Wasson
June 14, 2014
Linda and family, I remember your dad being a friendly and happy man. Although I knew him only while he visited my restaurants I never forgot him. My condolences to all.
Ron Eby
June 13, 2014
He was our neighbor and one of the nicest men I ever met. He just made you feel good about life and yourself.
Elaine Giampietro
June 13, 2014
I LOVED Vince (or as I called him - Vincenzo). Not a mean bone in his body. A smile that surrounded him and others could bask in. He was MY letter carrier for many years and, long after I moved away, whenever I would see him, his smile never dimmed.
Vincenzo - kick up your feet and enjoy your new found Joy. You are a wonderful Human.
Andi Joel and Brayden Mitchell
June 13, 2014
He will always be remembered for his big heart and kind soul. Anyone who was blessed to know him was touched by his kindness in some way. Rest peacefully in the heavens. Prayers to the all the friends and family that they find comfort in their grief.
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