Born on September 2, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Josephine and Sam Vaccaro, Vincent lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his work, and those he served. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served for three years. After completing his service, he began a long and fulfilling career as a barber, a calling he embraced for more than 60 years. Even when he later worked for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Vincent remained, at heart and in spirit, “a barber always.”
Vincent loved fishing, visiting with friends, and spending time with the family he cherished above all. His warmth, humor, and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who met him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Josephine Vaccaro, and his sisters Josephine (Mada) LaDart, Anne Jarreau, and Jeanette Musacchia.
Vincent is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Webb Vaccaro; his son Michael Vaccaro; and his daughters Donna Vaccaro Schang (Donald) and Tessa Vaccaro. He leaves behind three grandchildren—Branden Schang (Kelly), Gavin Vaccaro, and Paige Vaccaro Harper (Cody)—as well as three great-grandchildren, Abbygayle and Zoey Schang and Nathan Liebert.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home on Florida Blvd. from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Additional visitation will take place Wednesday from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Committal will follow at 2pm at Colonial Cemetery in Independence, LA.
