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Vincent N. DiStefano, 85, of Rhode Island; Harrison, Maine; and Naples, Florida came to the Lord on August 2, surrounded by his family. Vincent was born on January 11, 1937 in New York and was the husband of 62 years to the late Adele M. DiStefano and the son of the late James and Sally DiStefano.
Vincent received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from New York University and worked for American Hoechst/Celanese Corporation in Rhode Island from 1970 until his retirement in 1995. After retirement, he took his first brush, discovered his love of art and has since painted over 300 original pieces.
Vincent has volunteered for countless organizations in Florida, Maine, and Rhode Island, including the Providence Preservation Society, where he conducted educational home tours for students on historic architecture. His most cherished organization was the Immokalee Foundation in Florida, where he mentored and educated countless young men in high school. Vincent changed the lives of many people even up to a few months before his death. He enjoyed classical music, playing bridge and petanque, and spending time with his family and many friends.
Vincent is survived by his children Linda M. Chenevert (Roger) of Maine, Carolyn A. Weedon (William) of East Greenwich, RI, Vincent (Jr.) DiStefano of New York, his brother Ronald DiStefano (Donna) of Florida , four grandchildren; Michael, Shannon, Emily, Joseph, three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Vincent is predeceased by his two children, Joseph and Debra, and his brother Raymond.
Vincent was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was deeply loved and will be sorely missed and is now reunited with the love of his life, Adele.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick on Tuesday August 9 at 11am; everyone is welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Vincent’s name to the Immokalee Foundation at https://immokaleefoundation.org.
You can leave a condolence online at the Hill Funeral Home website HERE.
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