Vincent Joseph Gangi, 84, a resident of North Haven since 1960, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford with his loving family by his side.. He was the beloved husband of Rita Coiro Gangi for fifty-nine years. Vinnie was born in West Haven on August 13, 1928; son of the late James V. and Helen Donarum Gangi; was a graduate of West Haven High School; attended Pratt Institute and received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bridgeport. Vinnie had served in the U.S. Army; had worked as a manager of data systems for Armstrong Rubber, later becoming Perrelli Tires for forty-five years until his retirement in 1992. He had served on the Stevens Woods Executive Board; Past President of the Holy Family Retreat League; a past member of the North Haven Board of Assessment & Appeals; past president of the Perelli Tire Credit Union; member of the Mayflower Society; former member of the Knights of Columbus, Father Donaher Council and a member of the Branford Yacht Club. Vinnie was an active parishioner of St. Barnabas Church, having sang in the choir and was past president of its former men’s club; was a devoted NY Yankees fan; enjoyed fishing and wood carving. Father of Stephen (Feather) Gangi of Branford, Anita (Stephen) Balkun of West Hartford, Peter (Sarah) Gangi of Wakefield, MA, Paul (Carol) Gangi of North Branford and John F. Gangi of North Haven. Also survived by eight grandchildren and his aunt Jeannette Saggio of Milford.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Chapel Soup Kitchen, 268 Park St., New Haven, CT 06511
To the entire Gangi Family I am sorry to hear about Mr. Gangi and your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. Vinny was one of my favorite people while working with him at Pirelli.
From: Port Orange Florida
Steve I’m very sorry over the loss of your Dad.
Vinnie and I & many others served with him always had great thoughts of him always enjoyed being in his company one swell guy
Dear Connecticut Cousins… heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you during this time of loss. Know that Vinnie will be remembered in our prayers and in the Masses we are having said for the repose of his soul. He will always be remembered by us as the family historian and keeper of the flame.
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss, he was a devoted father and a good neighbor. I know my dad always enjoyed seeing him on his walks and perhaps they are catching up on the past couple of years.
Rita and family
Ted and I are so sorry to hear of Vinnie’s demise. Our prayers are with you.
Vinny we will miss you, but you will always be in our hearts.
God Bless your Family
My thoughts and prayers go out to John, Anita and the entire Gangi family. I had the pleasure of playing for Mr. and Mrs. Gangi’s 50th anniversary party at Anita and Steve’s house with my former band, The Spectacles. It was a memorable time and we all had so much fun.
May the lord welcome him with open arms and may he rest in peace.
Amen
Dear Anita and Mrs. Gangi,
I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Gangi’s passing earlier this week. I wish I had been in town to attend the funeral. I have such fond memories of him from when we were children and teenagers in high school. He will be greatly missed.
Rita,
Our condolences to you and the entire family. Sorry to learn of cousin Vinny’s passing.