VINCINI - Robert Edward Vincini of Stamford, CT, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021, with his wife by his side. Robert, known to his family and friends as “Bob” or “Bobby,” was born on April 21, 1933, in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He fell in love with music at an early age when he got his first trumpet at the age of 8. From there, his passion and talent for music was a guiding force in his life. He attended the High School for Music and Art and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he played the trumpet in the school band. At 18, he was drafted into the United States Army and was awarded the honor of playing first trumpet in the Army band. When he was discharged, his musical talent gave him the opportunity to travel the country as the lead singer and trumpet player in a crooner-style band. By age 30, he had mastered the piano and studied piano and voice with nationally recognized instructors. Robert played piano, trumpet, and sang daily for his entire life.
As a young adult, Robert also worked as a bartender, getting his start at his parents’ Italian restaurant, Art’s Inn in Mount Kisco, NY, and then worked in the sales industry for many years. Most recently, he worked alongside his wife Phyllis at her recruitment agency. His positive attitude and playful spirit will live on through his family and friends.
He was predeceased by his loving parents Arturo and Eva Vincini and cherished sister, Yvonne. He is survived by his beloved wife Phyllis, and her son Glenn, his wife Roni, and their children Max, Daniel, and Sam. He is also survived by his son Scott Vincini and his wife Carol Anne, of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and his daughter Karen Canal and her husband James, and their two children James and Jillian of Monroe, CT.
His family will receive guests on April 7, 2021, at 9:00 am at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St, Stamford, Connecticut. Funeral Mass will be held on April 7, 2021, at 10:30 am at The Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT.
Funeral Mass live stream: https://www.facebook.com/stceciliastgabriel
zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99384998261
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