Vincent J Ippoliti, Sr.

Vincent is survived by the love of his life, his beloved wife Mary, his sons: Christopher (Linda) and Vincent and his daughter Theresa DeSousa (John). He is also survived by his grandchildren, his pride and joy, Michael Ippoliti and Alexandria DeSousa; loving sisters: Clara Cuccinotta , Theresa Maryanski, and Jeannie Santoleri (Jerry), as well as by his godchildren: Michael Piccinetti, Celeste Santoleri Krause and Alexandria DeSousa and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Christopher and Jennie Ippoliti, loving brother Chrisopher M. Ippoliti and Sister Rita Cianfrani. Brothers–in–law Tom Cuccinota, Joseph Maryanksi, Robert Cianfrani, Al Padilla and Joseph Padilla. As well as by his loving father-in–law and mother–in-law, Yeldefonso and Simona Padilla, sisters–in-law: Carmen Jones, Hope Gomez and Mary Louise Vela and by his precious godchild Tricia Duran. Mr. Ippoliti served in the Air Force for 26 years. His assignments took him to such places as Seneca, New York, Cheyenne Wyoming, Topeka Kansas, Lakenheath, England, Sedalia Mo., Saigon, Vietnam, Big Spring, Texas, Seville , Spain, Zweibrucken, Germany, Great Falls, Montana, Seoul, Korea, McGuire A.F.B., N.J. He served in Vietnam from October 1965 to October 1966 and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal as related to his duties in Southeast Asia. Mr. Ippolti had a happy go lucky personality. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, tending bar at the Officers’ Club at McGuire A.F.B., playing at many casinos and spending time with his family and friends. Come celebrate Vincent’s 78 wonderful years (August 05, 1934 -March 6, 2013) Thursday from 6-9 PM and Friday from 9-10 AM at the Sweeney Funeral Home, Riverside. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 AM at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church (St. Peter’s Site), Riverside. Interment in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. –