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Vincent San Filippo Obituary

San Filippo - Vincent J.

Vincent "Vince" J. San Filippo, Navy TM 1 (SS), 66 years, passed away on November 9, 2022, after a 5 year battle with Mesothelioma contracted while serving on Navy submarines. He was born on December 26, 1955 in Bayshore, Long Island, NY, to Joseph P. and Nina (Alaimo) San Filippo, Sr. He was predeceased by his parents. Loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survived by his loving wife, J. Lauren; children, Corey and Jessamyn; and granddaughter, Taylor. He is also survived by his sister, Nina Marie; brother, Patrick; and other family members. Also survived by his "brother" Sean (JoAnne) Freeman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760 or SuncoastHospiceFoundation.org or Moffit Cancer Center: https://moffitt.org Visitation will be held at Serenity Funeral Home in Largo, FL, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, starting at 1pm with a funeral service to follow. A committal service with military honors will occur at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL, on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 11:30am.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 13, 2022.

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Jim Sandman

November 14, 2022

Dear Lauren, family and friends of Vincent,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Vincent´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Thoedore Roosevelt SSBN-600 and USS John Marshall SSBN-611.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Lauren and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.

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27

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens Memorial Park

13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774

Nov

28

Committal

11:30 a.m.

Sarasota National Cemetery

Sarasota, FL

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13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774

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