VINCENT JOSEPH DeGAETANO

DeGAETANO, VINCENT JOSEPH 59 - of Atlantic City passed away on November 8, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. Born January 8, 1953, in Atlantic City. Vincent was raised on Florida Avenue in Ducktown where he was affectionately known as "Marble". He attended St. Michael's School and Atlantic City High School. Vincent was the co-owner of Arnold's Sunoco in Pleasantville. Later, he owned and operated a Jitney in Atlantic City. Most recently, Vincent worked for MRP Services at the Atlantic City Race Track while moonlighting as a roadie and aspiring soundman for his dear friend Don Kreutzer's band, "Cheers the Band". Vincent had a kind heart, a great sense of humor, and a free spirit. He loved and was loved by his family and friends. He shared a bond with his many cousins who all held a special place in his heart. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. and Catherine B.(Accardi) Degaetano of Atlantic City. Vincent is survived by his brother Arnold DeGaetano, and his wife Miriam Porter DeGaetano of EHT, niece Michelle (Ryan) Perkins of Hamilton Twp., Nephews Joseph (Maria) DeGaetano and their children Chloe and JoJo, Robert (Heather)DeGaetano and their sons Sean and Kyle of Linwood, and Christopher DeGaetano of Portland, Oregon. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at St. Michaels Church in Atlantic City. Visitation will be held from 9:00am â€" 10:00am. Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home.