Vincent John Curcio Sr.

Vincent John Curcio, Sr. left us on May 27, 2025 at the age of 84 in Jacksonville, FL. He was a cherished father, grandfather, and devout friend known for his Nike track suits, love of a good argument, and detailed filing records.
Vince, affectionately called "Bunny" by his mother, was born on Easter Sunday April 13, 1941 in Buffalo, NY to Vincenzo Curcio and Filomena (Bona). Vincenzo and Filomena emigrated from Sicily, Italy (in 1923 and 1916 respectively); later finding one another in the U.S. and marrying in 1925. Growing up in Buffalo, Vince shared a close-knit bond with his sister, Josephine "Jo", along with his many cousins, building core memories and cementing strong relationships with one another while appreciating their Sicilian and Catholic roots; traits that remained at the forefront of his values throughout his life.
After graduating Grover Cleveland High School, Vince joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1960. He performed Morse code operations as a Radio Operator, and was stationed in Norfolk, VA, San Diego, CA, Okinawa, Japan, and Quantico, VA. He served in the military until 1965, but remained tethered to his commitment to duty and country as a proud veteran. Aligned to the first-generation mindset, he was a lifelong learner and believed in hard work. He received his Bachelor's in Science in Business/Accounting from George Mason University, and Master of Arts in Accounting and Forensic Analytics from George
Washington University. He also received his real estate license and became a certified United States Tennis Association (USTA) Tennis Instructor.
After obtaining his Bachelor's degree in 1974, he initially served as an Auditor for the Arlington Trust Company, which was followed by a 25+ year career with the Federal Government to include Office of Inspector General (OIG) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Department of Justice, and Department of Treasury. Career highlights included becoming a certified fraud examiner during the late 80s during the Savings and Loan (S&L) banking crisis, as well as infamously retiring in 1997-and then un-retiring in the same year. After his second attempt toward retirement, he slowly eased out of the
workforce, continuing to work part-time as a realtor and a high school tennis coach for St. Stephen's and St. Agnes preparatory school. Finally, after living in Northern Virginia for almost 40 years, he "officially" retired and accomplished his childhood dream of living in year-round warm weather and moved to Florida. From there, he joined every Homeowners Association (HOA) committee that would let him in.
A "self-elected" life-of-the-party, he felt most alive in the spotlight, supported by the cheers of his friends and family; especially when performing his legendary "Saturday night fever" dance moves and twisting his two index fingers in the air. Balancing seriousness with his goofy side became a meticulous art form that he perfected. He had a life-long love affair with pasta, pecan sandies, assorted nuts, and popcorn. His hobbies included tennis, giving lectures, making homemade meatballs, and drinking manhattans. He traveled the world extensively for both work and personal interests (potentially every U.S. amusement park), but his favorite place(s) to visit were wherever his family (close and extended) lived. An aficionado of nostalgic memories, he found joy in recalling and revisiting significant moments and experiences that he shared with others, and had the consistent desire to add more to his cup. A true sentimentalist, he kept mementos obtained throughout his life, including those of his children, grandchildren, and friends; holding this space in time. While he served in various roles throughout his professional career, his most treasured employment was that of: "Pop".
Pop was so loved, and his legacy will live on with the family values he instilled, the core memories we all share and now hold close, and his love (and hugs) that he gave so freely. We promise to carry on our favorite "Pop/Papaw dance"-twisting our index fingers in the air-bringing him along for all the merriments in our lives, forever celebrating him. "Bona vita mia" – "good life, my life".
Left to cherish his memory are his two sons; Vincent John Curcio III (Christie) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and James Christopher Curcio of Washington D.C, his friend and companion of 12 years, Joann Campbell of Jacksonville, FL and their shared doggie, Benjamin "Benji" Gucci Campbell Curcio, also of Jacksonville, FL. He was a beloved Grandfather "Papaw/Pop" to Granddaughters #1 (Amy), #2 (Rachel), #3 (Kasey), #4 (Isabela), #5 (Sofia), and #6 (Mya), an uncle to several special nieces and nephews, and a well-respected colleague and friend to many.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to his two favorite charities: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish. Donate to St Jude in Memory of Vincent Curcio Sr
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