Dr. Vincent R. DeSimone

Vincent R. DeSimone, Ed. D., Age 87 passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2013. Husband of the late Anita DeSimone, he leaves behind five children; Nicholas (Angela), Eric (Paula), Denise Mingoia (Sal), Lena Campbell (Clay), Christine Matthews (Daniel): 9 Grandchildren; Adam, Amanda, Danielle, Michael, Alexa, Samantha, Gina, Andrew and Daniel; 1 Great Grandchild, Dylan; and sisters Angelina Ferrauiolla and Antionette Mele.

During World War II, Private First Class DeSimone was an Anti-Aircraft Gunner in the United States Marine Corps. After receiving an honorable discharge, Vincent graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science, New York University with a Masters Degree and Nova University with a Doctor of Education. He worked in a number of School Districts as a physical education teacher, coach and principal. Vincent retired in 1984 as Administrative Dean of Walt Whitman High School. He also held various positions with the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County including Deputy County Clerk. He belonged to many professional organizations including: Suffolk Executive School Officers Association, East End Principals Association, New York State Teachers Association, National Education Association, Suffolk County Police Association and enthusiastically supported the Republican Party as Past President, Committeeman and Block Captain of the Sound Beach Republican Club. He proudly served as Journal Chairman and personally raised millions of dollars in donations for the Republican Party.

Vincent was very involved in his community. For the last 54 years he was a member and held many offices with the Rocky Point Lions Club. He rose through the ranks to become District Governor of District 20S. He received many service awards including the Melvin Jones Fellowship for Dedicated Humanitarian Service. He was a life and Charter Member of Elks Lodge 2138 in Port Jefferson. In 1962 he assisted in the formation of the Lodge.

Vincent was a communicant of the St. Louis de Montfort Roman Catholic Church where he served as Usher.

Always giving of himself, his dedication to helping others will be missed by his family, friends and the community. He will remain in our hearts forever.