"Bernadette and family. A beautiful farewell tribute to a beautiful soul. Thank you all for sharing Vinnny with us. His beautiful smile. He will be truly be missed as much as we loved him.Rest In Peace my friend. Ma Tante and Roland "
In loving memory of
Vincent J. Minchillo
May 2, 1938 - December 8, 2020
Vincent (Vinnie) J. Minchillo, 82, of North Smithfield, died December 8, 2020 in The Holiday Retirement Home, Lincoln. He was the husband of Bernadette (Landis) Minchillo. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Amalette Minchillo and Carmella (LiBassi) Minchillo.
Vinnie was a graduate of Woonsocket High School. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant College and was also an Air Force Veteran. He proudly served as a police officer for the City of Woonsocket for many years until his retirement in 1981. After his retirement from the city of Woonsocket, he was also employed by the Federal Court System, security at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Brockton, West Roxbury, and Providence, as well as Twin River Casino, utilizing his criminal justice background. Vinnie was a member of the Local FOP, The Elks, and the Italian Workingmans Club of Woonsocket, RI. Although he was deeply passionate about his work, spending time with his family was his favorite pastime. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas with his beloved wife and was ever-present for his grandchildrens sports games, school performances and milestones. He was the patriarch of the family and will be missed immensely.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 5 children, Georgeann Bourgeois and her husband, Thomas of North Smithfield, Lisa (Minchillo) LeClerc and her late husband Dennis LeClerc of Woonsocket, Michael Okenquist and his wife, Bernadette (Charbonnier) of Uxbridge, MA, Keith Minchillo and his wife Lisa (Goyette) of Woonsocket and Terri-Lynn (Okenquist) Longpre and her husband Keith of Lincoln; Twelve grandchildren, Katelyn Bourgeois of Brighton, MA, Kristy, Stephanie, Thomas Bourgeois of North Smithfield, Hailey LeClerc of Woonsocket, Joshua Minchillo of Pascoag, Jeremy, Shane and Julia Okenquist of Uxbridge, MA, Anna, Abigail Joseph Longpre of Lincoln, and his lifelong friend, Charles Khoury of Woonsocket.
The family would like to acknowledge their deep gratitude to the entire staff of the Holiday Retirement Home. Vinnie was truly blessed to be surrounded by loving and caring staff during his stay as a resident.
His private viewing is under the direction of Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial that will be held on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 at 11:00 AM in St. Ambrose Church, 191 School St., Albion, RI 02802and may be viewed live at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/29248771 Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions may be made to the Holiday Activities Fund, 30 Sayles Hill Rd., Manville, RI 02838.
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"Hi Bernadette sorry to hear about Vinnie. I miss going to the Holiday seeing everyone i don't know if you heard that my mom passed away in June."
"Rest in Peace Sgt. Minchillo..."
"Bernadette and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your husband Vinnie. I thank him for his years in the military and on the police force. I knew him and his mother and father very good, as my mother and father did also. "
"Bernadette and familySorry to hear of Vinnys passing. He will be missedRemember all the ballgames to see our grandchildren play and our rivalry with Vinnys Yankees and my Red SoxOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family"
"Bernadette, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Was surprise to see his notice in the newspaper. We enjoyed talking to Vinny while visiting my Mom who was his next door neighbor. My Husband would sit with him helping him with his word search. Vinny will be missed. Rest In Peace.Peter & Christine Squillacci"
"My Deepest Condolences to Bernadette and family. I had the pleasure of working at Twin River with Vinnie."
"Bernadette...Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Vinnie. Our thoughts and many prayers are with you at this very sad time."
"Bernadette my sincere sympathy"
"Our Condolences to the family.. I met Vinnie back in 1969 when I was a troubled kid, he was kinded understanding , and always there to help..He will be missed..Thank You Vinnie for your services and a great police officer.. Earl A Lataille"
"Dear Bernadette and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your husband Vinnie. We thank him for his years in the military and on the police force. We know all the Wixteds will take good care of him! We are so sorry for your loss Bern. Love you and miss you. Love, Carol and Sis Szewczak XOXO. Enjoy Heaven Vinnie!! "
"Bernadette, please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of Vinnie. You and your family surrounded him with so much love."