"Condolences from the staff at the Irondequoit Community & Senior Center. We enjoyed visiting with Vince and his stories. Keeping the family in our thoughts. "
In loving memory of
Vincent A. Magguilli
January 22, 1936 - September 8, 2022
Vincent A. "Jimmy" Magguilli Sr.
Churchville: Passed away on September 8, 2022. Jimmy is predeceased by his parents, Michael & Rose Magguilli; siblings, Louie (Julia) & Rosette; sister-in-law, Mary Maggiulli. He is survived by his son, Vincent A. (Julie Chatterton) Magguilli Jr., granddaughter, Jessica Magguilli; brother, Cataldo Maggiulli; brother-in-law, Nick Terrigino; several nieces, nephews & cousins.
Jimmy's life story will be shared during visitation, 2:00-5:00 PM on Friday, Sept 16th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His funeral service will follow visitation at 5:00 pm. Donations may be sent to the Veterans Outreach Center, 447 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
Chapter 1 Of 86
My father was the son of Rosemarie and Mike, starting with humble beginnings as the family came here off the boat from Italy to Ellis Island. His siblings were Cataldo, Louis, & Rosette. They grew up on the west side of the city first on Jay St. then settled onto Saratoga Avenue with the entire family. Some of those humble beginnings were the importance of family and always taking care of family first.
My father had many jobs throughout his life starting as a newspaper boy delivering newspapers, doing some shoeshine work, joining the military in 1954 and serving his country proudly as an ammunition specialist during the Korean War. He owned suburban hair fashions where he not only took care of his clientele but developed and patented his hair teasing device US3421522a. Not bad for a guy who said he's only had an 8th-grade education. After suburban hair he started his career at Kodak. For these younger folks, we had cameras that used film and you had to wait to develop into actual pictures, can you imagine taking a selfie back then...
Well during those Kodak years is when I came into the picture.
I was just a kid and all I really knew is dad had to work to put food on the table. To say dad was a hardworking man was an understatement. Back in those days, you would get perfect attendance awards. Dad worked all kinds of hours ABC shifts and he even had a rental property on Cooper Road that he took care of. On weekends he and I would go cut the lawn and usually then follow up with a visit to Aunt Rosette's and Uncle Nick's or Aunt Julia's and Uncle Louie's. I always liked those visits, I either got some iced tea or I found out that I had quarters in my ears.
As time went on my dad made the scarifies to put me thru McQuaid Jesuit, and he began the process to completely rehab the Cooper Road house to get us out of the city. Dad had managed time to take night school courses in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry while at Kodak, this is where all that education and perfection all came together. He rewired the entire house, changed, and updated the plumbing, and even relocated a couple of doors and windows. But then it came to the drywall and the woodwork. You will never find a tape joint in that house all the walls were skim coated to perfection, he even went one step further and took every single piece of 40+-year-old painted wood trim and stripped it all down, stained and lacquer to a high gloss shine (and I have some of those pics on the slide show). I am so proud of all his hard work and sacrifices. On top of all this work, dad was doing, along with my mom, they raised me. Listen, raising a Magguilli is no simple feat. It wasn't always easy. Well, I didn't set a train on fire, but they made me the man I am today,
Tributes
"Vinny Jr. It was an honor and a privilege to know and take care of your Dad. He was a very special man and will never be forgotten. May you find comfort at this very difficult time. He told me often that: no son had EVER taken such good care of a father. He loved and respected you and "Boy could he brag when it came to you!". The good memories will be with you forever. "
"My condolences and prayers go out to my buddy Vinnie and the entire Magguilli?s family ?! The Simmons family will definitely keep you in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times in your life ?! I thought your dad was a terrific person with a great sense of humor & personality, and always helpful to others! we ?? you and very grateful to be a part of the Magguilli?s family 4 Life! From Christian, Lynn & Harold Simmons "
"Tout that ?Jr? proudly, Vince. Knowing you and your parents since back when we were in Kindergarten together some 42 years ago, your dad was one of the hardest working, most dedicated to his family and most respectful men I knew. It wasn?t an easy life, maybe?but it was a BEAUTIFUL one because the world got you. Most sincerest of condolences to my longest lifetime friend."
"My prayers go out to Vinnie and his family. I?m sorry I never got to meet your dad but the way you would talk about your dad he sounded like a really great man. Remember now he is in a happy place and he?s not hurting anymore. I know all the times you went to go visit your dad he was happy to see you."
"Vinnie on behalf of Melissa and I we send our condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during these sad times."