Vincent W. Mirando Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On October 28th, 2020 Vincent Mirando sadly passed away. He was a World War II Veteran. Loved by his wife Anne and his three children Starr (pre-deceased) Cheryl and Jeffrey. Five grandchildren Starr Shelly, Steven, Kevin, James and Katelyn whom all loved him very much. "Vinny" was born in Brooklyn in 1924 and entered the Army in 1943. He was one of four brothers to join the Army, three from Middle Island and one from Coram. Vincent was in the 351st Infantry and sailed on the Queen Mary to England. Our dad was awarded ribbons for his involvement in the American, European-Africa and Mid East Theatres and for Good Conduct. He was also awarded two bronze stars and a World War II Victory medal. On his return home he joined the Middle Island Fire Department, worked for a local asphalt company and owned his own Trash Removal Company. Our dad paved most of the roads on Long Island. Vincent was a lifetime member of the Patchogue Fire Department, a member of Engine Company 1 and also was a captain in the F.D fire police. Dad was also a member of the VFW Post 2937. Another member of the greatest generation who gave so much for his country and community gone, but not forgotten. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home on Sunday - November 1st from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Firematic Services at 7:30pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday - November 2nd at 10am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: American Cancer Society cancer.org/donate or Good Shepherd Hospice https://goodshepherdhospice.chsli.org/donations

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Vincent W. Mirando

June 12, 1924 - October 28, 2020