Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smile, I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
Vincent J. Greco of Armonk, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 2, 2021. He was 93 years old. Vince, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Brooklyn during the roaring 20’s, the son of Italian immigrants John and Rose Greco. After graduating from Bushwick High School, he answered his nation’s call and enlisted in the in the U.S. Navy in 1945. He served as a pharmacist mate in the Pacific and was later deployed to China with the U.S. Marines, returning home in 1949. Following his military service, Vince attended NYU on the GI bill earning degrees in education and administration. Vince later completed graduate studies at Columbia’s Teachers College and Fordham’s Guidance Institute.
Vince began his career as a social studies teacher at the Preston Middle High School in West Harrison, NY. He later went on to spend the majority of his career as a guidance counselor in the Lakeland School District and as a Senior Adjunct Professor in the Behavior Sciences Department of Westchester Community College. He also served as a field supervisor for the educational programs at Manhattanville College and Teachers College, Columbia University. Vince took personal interest in the lives of his students both in and outside of the classroom. He took great pleasure in keeping in touch with many of his former students, following their careers and achievements.
Vince was always generous with his time and energy and took great pleasure in being involved in his neighborhood and community. Among his many contributions, he was a past Vice President of the Board of Education in the Byram Hills School District, the Commander of the American Legion, North Castle Post, as well as that Legion’s Scholarship Chairman for the Boys and Girls State Program. He was currently serving as the President of the Parish Council of St. Patrick’s Church in Armonk.
Vince enjoyed a lifetime passion for tennis, platform tennis and golf, and was a long-time member of The Coveleigh Club in Rye and The Fox Meadow Tennis Club in Scarsdale. Over the years he served on the board of both clubs. He continued to grace the courts and remain active and fiercely competitive in these pursuits into his early 90’s.He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Mary Lou. He is survived by his daughter Diane and son Paul (Kelsie), and his brother Salvatore.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Armonk, with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne. In memory of Vince, the family requests consideration of a donation to the WCC Foundation for the Mary Lou and Vincent Greco Endowment Scholarship Fund. Mr. Greco's funeral Mass will be lived streamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVAmgwg8dltHe98xw95ZsKw/featured
The address for that is:
WCC Foundation
Hartford Hall
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595-1693
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