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Vincent Pellegrino Obituary

East Lyme - Vincent Pellegrino, 67, of East Lyme, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 23, 2010, after a brief illness. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 45 years, Phyllis (Silvestro) Pellegrino.

He leaves his beloved children, Christine and Richard Stout, William Pellegrino, Mary and Carl Roth and Peter and Marissa Pellegrino. He will be sadly missed by his beloved grandchildren, Julia and Victoria Stout, Alexander and Ava Roth and Sophia Pellegrino. Vinny is also survived by his sisters, Annette Mancuso and Rose Goetz, his sister-in-law Theresa Iazzetti and several nieces and nephews.

Vinny was born in New York on Aug. 4, 1942, to the late Vincent and Theresa Pellegrino. He graduated from SUNY Maritime College with a bachelor of engineering degree (Marine). Vinny worked for Electric Boat and for the past 25 years as a Contract Consultant for I.B.M., retiring April, 2007.

Vinny was a man of rock solid values and deep faith in God. He was devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren.

An avid fisherman, Vinny enjoyed fishing the local waters with his children, grandchildren, friends and on his son-in-law's boat and looked forward to his annual fishing trips with his buddies Ken and Carl. It especially made him happy that his son, Peter, was able to join him on several of these outings including a 10-day trip to New Mexico last September. Vinny was a pigeon fancier who raced homing pigeons and in later years, developed an interest in show pigeons with his friend Andy.

Vinny would spend countless hours reading books by his favorite authors, watching N.Y. Yankees, Giants Football and Duke Blue Devils. It gave him great pride and joy to watch his children and grandchildren in many activities they were involved in.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, at Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic. The funeral procession will assemble at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, at the funeral home and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 22 Haigh Avenue, Niantic. Interment will follow at East Lyme Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Donations may be made in Vinny's name to Yale Neurology Department, 40 Temple Street, New Haven, Conn. in care of Dr. Duarte Machado.

The family wishes to thank the VNA and Hospice for their care and for all those who made weekly meals, attended to the needs inside and outside our home and for the countless hours spent visiting with us. They are all angels from Heaven.

To view Vinny's online video tribute page or to send an online condolence, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on May 25, 2010.

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June 1, 2010

Phyllis and family-
I just read about the loss of your husband/father. I am truly sorry. I know how close of a family you are and with your faith, it will help ease the pain.When I worked with Phyllis at Kiddie Kampus and the lovely dinner she hosted, we felt close to you all. Think of the happy memories you had together. Again I am genuinely sorry.
Pam Dugas

May 27, 2010

Mary, Christine, and family - I am so saddened to read of the passing of your beloved Dad. Though I never met him directly, I know that he had to have been fantastic since he had raised such wonderful children and he and your Mom have kept the family so close together. Cherish the many memories and great times that you all shared together and know that you all have an amazing angel watching down upon you all. Sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ~Monica Christina Sanford

Gina, Britt & Nick Feeney

May 26, 2010

We will sadly miss Vinnie and his countless visits to the bakery to talk to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Gary & Diane Parker

May 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael & Debra Porretta

May 25, 2010

Dear Phyllis and Family
We are so sorry for your loss Vinny was a great guy a good man and was a person tht everyone liked he will sadly missed very much by all who had the pleasure of knowing him .I am so happy we spent time with you at Greg and Lenas Wedding we will keep you in our thoughts and Prayers (GOD BLESS YOU)Micheal & Debra Porretta

Michael & Debra Porretta

May 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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