Doreen, thoughts and prayers for you and your beautiful family.  Love and laughter always comes to mind when I think of Vinnie. I am grateful that I experienced all that laughter. (A million years ago)
Jerome

Uncle Vinnie,
You will be greaty missed! You have inspired so many of us with your never ending smile and great humor. 
You have trained and motivated so many people in the car business that thanks to you earns a great living.  Your leadership and management skills have elevated multiple car dealerships to great success. 
You can never be replaced my friend!!!
Hope they have your favorite beer in heavens.
Rest in peace :)
My condolences to all family members for their huge loss.
~ JJ

Sorry to hear of Vinny’s passing. Remember all the good times hanging out at the Gardner house years ago. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Doreen, Marissa, Vincent
and Family.  Life is a long journey part of which for  me was moving from Chicago to Las Vegas and becoming awfully fortunate to have somehow crossed paths with this Great Friend.  We laughed, worked and gambled together along with Marty and Tony.  I'm sure we'll never forget the Great Times this not-as-famous Rat Pack enjoyed. 
More importantly is how we all know what a Great husband he
was to to Doreen and a Great father to Marissa and Vincent.
He spoke with great love and respect about his father & mother and
all family members.....I'm going to miss the many laughs we had on 
the phone and texting.  I look forward to visiting all of you soon and 
hoisting a Toast in Respect to a close brother that'll be missed by 
so many people...See ya later Vinny ............ Joe Lascon

Vinny always called me,  “Hey Rockstar!” And I’d answer, “Hey, my Bro, how are you?” 
In March, 2025, he called to talk and tell me what the doc said. I sent him a text days after telling him I was sending prayers and that he deserved to heal and live a long life. 
Who is in charge of this rodeo? Certainly not me. I was planning a trip to visit and was about to call him to set a date when I heard the news. Now that date is set. 😔
My one regret - I didn’t get to say goodbye. He knew I adored him. Always have. Always will. 
You’ll forever be “my Bro”.

Marie Artie Lea and Vinny at The Talking Stick Venice CA

Vincent jr ,Artie Marie, Vinny Michael and Lea

I love you my bro… Vinny, and my beloved Artie (Venice Boardwalk)

I met Vinnie at a used car lot. He had just been hired as a manager to help the dealership and the sales staff to sell more cars. I learned a lot from him during my time in the car business. He dressed his young son in a chicken suit to bring in more business. It was hilarious! I was only in the car business for a couple of years, but I never forgot the good times and hanging around him. We ended up meeting each others wives and going out a few times over the years. My wife even bought a car from him in 2006. I had not seen him in awhile and sure was knocked to the floor when I found out about his passing. He has a strong family and he left a strong legacy!!

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Vincent Robert Colatrella

February 10, 1961 – May 25, 2025

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

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