Vincent A. “Vinny” Panigrosso, Jr., age 65, passed away on August 8, 2017, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family at Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT.
Vinny was born in the Bronx, on March 6, 1952, to Vincent and Rosemarie (Naccarato) Panigrosso. He grew up there and attended High School and also took some college courses as well.
On April 21, 1973, he married Edna Koller, also of the Bronx. Thereafter, they moved to Patterson, NY where they raised their two daughters. Vinny worked for many years as an auto mechanic for the Putnam County Highway Department. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society at Sacred Heart Church in Patterson.
Vinny is survived by his wife, Edna of 44 years, daughters Bridgette Engelhardt (Brian) of LaGrangeville, and Tracey Marshall (Jesse), of Hopewell Junction. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Andrew and Abigail Engelhardt, Carter and Cassie Marshall, his mother Rosemarie and a sister, Tina Fragala.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on August 14, at Sacred Heart Church in Patterson. The family will be receiving family and friends at Beecher Funeral Home on August 13, from 2-6pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Regional Hospice and Home Care Center, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT 06810