Vincent A. DiIorio

Vincent Anthony DiIorio, Sr. (77) of Norwood passed away at his home on March 5, 2011 after a brave battle with kidney disease. He passed away surrounded by his beloved wife of 52 years, Elinor and loved ones. He was born August 29, 1933 in Boston and was a long time Norwood resident. He is survived by his three sons, Vincent Jr. and his wife Annette, Edward, Paul Sr. and his wife Beth, his daughter Elinor Gallahue, 11 grandchildren, Kathleen, Vincent III, Anthony, Kristina, Dominic, Paul Jr., Alicia, Matthew, Colleen, Megan, Kathleen and one great grandchild, Joey.He is also survived by his sister Mary Faletra and her husband Joseph.Mr. DiIorio was a graduate of Boston University and Coyne Electrical School and entered the field of electrical engineering in 1958. Once receiving his professional registration from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Mr. DiIorio founded Vincent A. DiIorio, Incorporated, an electrical engineering firm in 1972. He immediately earned a solid reputation in the New England area for quality and efficiency in electrical designs with top architectural firms and electrical contracting companies. Subsequently, he obtained professional registrations in all the New England states. This reputation and his striving for perfection allowed the company to sustain itself and grow through the years. Under his leadership, Vincent A. DiIorio, Incorporated has employed more than 50 different people, over the 39 years of existence. His dedication to his employees and his clients, is a testimony to the longevity of the company. During his career, Mr. DiIorio served on the board of directors of the New England Electrical Institute, and served as president in 1988 and 1989. He was known throughout the industry for calling a meeting to order without the need for a microphone. Mr. DiIorio earned a Naples Institute Leadership Award from Mount Ida College for leadership in furthering his profession. Mr. DiIorio was also very civic minded and was always finding ways to give back to his community. He served two terms as president of the Norwood Lions Club and was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, 3049 in West Roxbury.Mr. DiIorio was a devoted grandfather, diehard Red Sox fan and an avid golfer, “especially if he won.” Funeral from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD Thurs. March 10 at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church Norwood at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home, Wed. Mar. 9, 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vincent may be made to the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl. West, 6th Fl., Brookline, MA 02445-7226 ATTN: Contribution Services. Late Army veteran Korea.