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Vincent Trosino Obituary
Vincent J. Trosino
Nov. 19, 1940 - Jan. 19, 2022
Vincent J. Trosino passed away peacefully at home with his family on January 19, 2022 following a two-year battle with lymphoma.
Vince is survived by his beloved wife of 61-years Patricia Ann (Gibney) Trosino; daughter Laura (Allan) Kunewa; daughter Valerie Kristinus; son Vince (Elaine) Trosino; his grandchildren: Nicholas Kristinus, Ryker Kristinus, Deanna Trosino, Cassandra Trosino and Matthew Trosino; and nephew William (Kirsten) Hampton; and niece Veronica Hampton.
Vince was born on November 19, 1940 in Chester, PA, the son of Sylvester and Stella Trosino. He graduated from St. James High School where he played baseball and at age 17 met Patricia Gibney, the love of his life. He went on to graduate from Villanova University with a BA in Psychology. In 1962 he joined State Farm Insurance in Springfield, PA, as a management trainee and embarked on his very fulfilling career.
While working at State Farm's corporate headquarters he earned a master's degree in Psychology from Illinois State University. He moved through numerous leadership positions at State Farm and after a 44-year career retired as President, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. He also spent 14-years as a director with the Vulcan Materials Company of Birmingham, AL.
Vince served on numerous professional and educational boards nationally and locally. He was appointed by Illinois Governor Edgar to two terms on the Judicial Inquiry Board. He served as Chairman of the Board for the American Institute for CPCU, the Insurance Institute of America, and the Insurance Institute for Applied Ethics. He was also an Honorary Trustee of the Brookings Institution. He was awarded the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2001, the Distinguished Alumnus Medallion by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences of Villanova University in 2000 and was inducted into the Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in 2006.
Ethics in both business and life were very important to Vince. In support of this value, he and his wife established the Patricia and Vincent J. Trosino Fellowship in Augustine and Culture Seminar Program at Villanova University. It was
Vince's belief that ethics should be a part of the curriculum for all students, and particularly those in business school.
Vince's recreational passion was fishing and he enjoyed many trips to beautiful locations with his family and good friends. Some of his happiest memories were of days standing in a beautiful stream, casting for rainbow and brown trout, followed by stories and laughter around the campfire.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4th at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, 1800 Eastland Drive, Bloomington, IL. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5th at St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington. The Mass will be livestreamed and can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/stpatrickmerna or www.carmodyflynn.com. Interment will be private.
If you wish to honor his memory, memorials can be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Holy Trinity Conference in Bloomington, IL or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital of Memphis, TN.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe mccarthy
January 15, 2024
He always had an uncanny ability to listen aggressively and render a balanced observation.
He was assertive without being arrogant and had undeniable integrity
joe mccarthy
January 23, 2023
I remember how aggressive a listener he was .he had this uncanny talent to really listen and you knew it .I miss him and his essential goodness as a man
Mike Pearce
January 16, 2023
May you now enjoy your eternal reward Vince! Rest in Peace. You will be missed by all !!
Ron Dodd
January 15, 2023
I'll always remember Vince as a great mentor and roe model, both personally and professionally. Best wishes to the Trosino family.
Matthew Facchine & Family
February 4, 2022
Our sincere condolences to The Trosino Family. May you all be blessed with peace and fortitude now and always.
Winnie McEnhill Rogalski
February 3, 2022
My condolences to the Trosino family. I remember Vince from State Farm, Springfield. He was kind, caring and thoughtful. He was a great asset to all who knew him at work. I worked with Mr Bill Gibney. May thoughts, prayers and memories comfort you. God Bless.
Michelle Neils
February 3, 2022
An incredible leader who greatly impacted my life! So thankful for my Villanova MBA experience that was made possible thanks to Vince and State Farm. State Farm was truly better because of Vince. My condolences to the family - may your many happy and loving memories help comfort and sustain you.
Jo H.
February 2, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Trosino Family for the loss of your loved one, Vincent, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.
Randee Janiszewski
January 31, 2022
Vince was always helpful and kind. He did great things for our company. I wish everyone was like Vince!!
David Gonzales
January 30, 2022
Eileen and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers to the entire Trosino family.
Rick Sanchez
January 29, 2022
Without a doubt one of the people I "most respect" in the organization and as a gentleman & family man. My deepest condolences to the entire family .... He loved you dearly!
The Sanchez Family (Miami)
Gary Winkler
January 28, 2022
Deepest Sympathies to the Trosino family.
What an example his life is of living correctly.
Family , hard work, integrity, steadfastness.
Wanda F Bradey
January 27, 2022
What a great leader he was for our organization. God speed, Vince! Thanks for all you accomplished for and with us.
Diane Bauknight
January 26, 2022
Sympathy to the family.
Rich & Betty Montgomery
January 25, 2022
I have always thought of Vince as a, brother from another mother. His affability and congeniality made him a friend to all he came in contact with! The State Farm world is a better place for having been touched by Vince! I also know we are both better for having shared his friendship!
Pat, our love and sympathy goes to you.
Vince and I are scorpios, Betty and I are almost 58 yrs married and I majored in Poli Sci and Psychology. We all are about the same age. And I shudder to think about our separation.
We all can solace in knowing that our Heavenly Father waits for us all!
Gary E Middleton
January 25, 2022
Mr Trosino was a "one-of-a kind" man. He was very accomplished, yet always took the time to listen and learn about those with whom he came in contact. On more than one occasion, I had the unique opportunity to observe him making key decisions that shaped the destiny success of the State Farm Insurance Company. But equally, if not more important -- He cared about others, and insisted on a base of ethical priorities to guide personal futures for those he mentored. In short-- He was Real, Personable, Extremely dedicated to his Principles, and Caring. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him, and his family. I have nothing but fond memories of working with and for him.
R.I.P. Sir for a life, well lived!
Melissa Moran
January 25, 2022
My condolences to the entire Trosino family, from a fellow SF employee.
Lisa Mancinelli
January 25, 2022
Deepest sympathies from part of Vince´s State Farm family - so very sorry for your loss
Jann C Lamb
January 25, 2022
So very sad to hear of the passing of Vince. He was a great man and was very well respected by his State Farm family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family. He has left a void that no one can fill. Rest In Peace Vince.
Chris Ward
January 24, 2022
Sincere condolences to the Trosino family from Chris and Nancy Ward.
Ron
January 24, 2022
A great mentor and role model.
Jack Iungerich
January 24, 2022
I first met Vince when he was in HR working for Jerry Strickland and I was a student at ISU. Vince always had time to talk and to share in that resonant voice. He always made days lighter. He was one of the reasons I've always loved and admired State Farm. A great human being. God bless him.
Mike Pearce
January 24, 2022
May you now enjoy the reward of eternal glory Vince and may you rest in peace !!
Nancy Ordonez
January 24, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Trosino family. I really enjoyed getting to know Pat and Vince a little when they visited Val when she moved to Murfreesboro. I very much appreciated Vince's ethical convictions and know we all benefitted from them, in business and in life. With love and prayers for peace.
Michele Meeks
January 23, 2022
My sincere condolences to Vince Trosino´s family. He was a great leader at State Farm!
Drew Hamilton
January 23, 2022
Vince was unique in that he was a leader who made you want to do your best to never let him down. Pat and Vince were always gracious. You couldn´t ask for better leaders than Ed and Vince. An honor to work for Vince.
Tim & Denise Garlock
January 23, 2022
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Vince was a great man. He was one in a million.
Herm and Fran Brandau
January 23, 2022
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. I have so many fond memories of working with Vince at State Farm on Important public policy issues. May his memory be a blessing.
jim banks
January 23, 2022
A true professional ....great role model.
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