Vincent James Masillo., 76, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Christian Care Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Vincent (Vinny/Jimmy) was born March 19, 1943 to Vincent and Rose (Benza) Masillo in Bronx, New York, the oldest son of five children. Vincent was married to Bettyann from 1965 to 1989.
Vincent served in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He worked for and retired from the Connetquot Central School District, Islip, New York as a custodian. Apart from his time with the school district Vincent loved animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Vincent never met anyone he didn’t like. He always had a smile on his face and was friends with everyone. He enjoyed all types of music and made up his own creative lyrics to songs. Vincent is survived by his sons, Michael (Trish) Masillo and Vincent Matthew (Colleen) Masillo; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jameson, Olivia, Leila, Arianna and Nicolas; great grandchildren, Jeremy, Addie, Ava, Audrina, Jacob; sisters, Blanche, Rosemarie, Patricia; brother, Thomas; significant other Maryann and numerous nieces and nephews. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents.
In leu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to Vietnam Veterans of America https://vva.org/donate/ or The High Rollers Club Wheelchairs for animals organization https://www.gofundme.com/high-rollers-club-wheelchairs
