ERNEST VOGLIANO

VOGLIANO--Ernest L., Sr.

Of New York City and Westhampton Beach, NY. Died peacefully of heart failure at age 88 with his family at his side. Son of the late Ernesto Vogliano and Mary Fortuni, Ernest was a proud 1951 graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at Sonneborn, Gibbs & Cox, and Mobil Oil Corporation, before changing careers and becoming a successful restaurateur as owner of the legendary Il Vagabondo restaurant for 50 years. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and genuine caring and compassion for others, as well as his unwavering love of family. His passion for science and history was shared with his children and grandchildren alike, as was his love of planning, restoring and building. Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years, Dolores, with whom he traveled the world; three devoted children: Marie (Tom), Ernest, Jr. (Lesa) and Robert (Jennifer); six adoring grandchildren: Remy, Matthew, Blaze, Summer, Maxwell and Lorenzo; his loving brother, George (Rita); and his caring brother-in-law, Denis Andreuzzi (Cathy). A wake will be held on Wednesday, June 27 (2-4 and 7-9pm) at Frank E. Campbell, The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Ave., NY, NY; a funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 28 (10:30am) at the Church of St. Thomas More, 65 E. 89th St., NY, NY. The family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the staff of Brookhaven Hospital, especially nurses Jamie Lynn Ferro and Elvira Hurd. Contributions may be made to: The New York Public Library, where Dolores worked for 45 years, with attention to Children's Programs & Services, 3rd floor, 445 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10016 (www.nypl.org/support/ membership/friends-library).