Vincent Salvador Apicella, age 94, of Helena, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Vincent was born January 12, 1926 in Coney Island, New York to Andrew and Catherine Apicella. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 57 years, Theresa Perricotti Apicella; son, Andrew Apicella; daughter, Magdalene Catherine; brothers, Dominic Apicella and Anthony Apicella. He is survived by his children, Catherine Goldstein (Jerry) and Carl Apicella; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Vincent grew up in New York and came to Alabama in his 30's, where he met and married his wife Theresa. He owned Ideal Grocery for many years and was affectionately known as Mr. Vincent. After selling Ideal Grocery he went to work at Park Lane Grocery and then retired from Piggly Wiggly in Crestline.
He was member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Vincent will be deeply missed by his family and all that knew him.
Arrangements are pending. Mr. Vincent's family asks that you consider making donations in his memory to either St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Alabama Hospice of Birmingham, 5243 Old Springville Road, Suite 101, Pinson, AL 35126, or by clicking the links below.
The family will host a visitation on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM, with Entombment to follow at the Columbarium at Our Lady of Sorrows.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Apicella family.
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