Vince Vinciguerra

Vince Vinciguerra was born in Akron, Ohio on January 14, 1951. He passed away, 64 years young, on February 9, 2015 surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Vince had many talents and operated many successful businesses throughout his lifetime. He grew up working at his parents’ restaurant, Andy’s Pizza in Inglewood Calif., and started a wholesale produce and grocery business at the age of 18.

In 1974, Vince and his wife Cathy moved to Fallbrook, Calif. Over the years, Vince built homes in Fallbrook, spent years as a professional horse trainer and blacksmith, opened up Vince’s Italian Restaurant, worked as a real estate agent, and operated a carpet cleaning business. In recent years, Vince opened up Vince’s Pizza before selling the business and retiring in 2013. Vince loved to work with the public, and all of his businesses were based on fantastic customer service, enthusiasm, and low prices.

Vince enjoyed cooking traditional Italian food for his family and friends. He was a kind and gentle man who loved animals, especially those in need of rescue. Vince was a self-taught musician who could play acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and saxophone. Vince volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club helping at risk youth and giving boxing lessons in his spare time. He was also a train enthusiast for all of his life. Vince was an extremely talented, knowledgeable, and hard-working man who will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

Vince was predeceased by his mother, Marcia Vinciguerra, and father, Andrew Vinciguerra. Vince is survived by his wife Cathy Vinciguerra; daughter Andrea Vinciguerra; sons Brian and James Vinciguerra; sisters Theresa Vinciguerra, Mary Vinciguerra and her husband Tony Ruiz; brother Drew Vinciguerra and his wife Stephanie Pellegrine; nephew Joey Viele; and aunts Mary Lofreso and Angie Cea of Ohio.

A celebration of life will be held on March 1, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the beautiful Blue Heron Farm Bed & Breakfast in Fallbrook.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 159, Fallbrook, CA 92088.