Biography
Vincenzo "Vince" DiGiacomo, age 88, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Milford Center, Milford. He was born April 7, 1924 in Colgate, MD, son of the late Fiore and Amelia Ann (Davis) DiGiacomo.
Mr. DiGiacomo enjoyed a long career with the Freight Drivers and Helpers Local Union #557 on Monument Street in Baltimore, MD, retiring in 1977. While serving with the U.S. Army during WW II, and in a foxhole at the time, he became the proud father of his loving daughter, Carol. He was a devoted grandfather and a willing babysitter. Vince was very creative and could fix anything; he was always ready to assist anyone in need. He loved fishing in local bays; was a sports enthusiast who attended Colts and Orioles games; had a special love for girls softball; and always had a poodle or collie running around. He was a proud Italian who preferred eating as opposed to cooking Italian food.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Leah (Fisher) DiGiacomo (1999); his one grandson, Vincent John Malkus (1996); two brothers: Carlo and Frank DiGiacomo; and three sisters: Louise, Angelica and Diminica. He is survived by his beloved daughter Carol Malkus and her husband John of Milford; and two sisters: Amelia Gill of Baltimore and ELizabeth Pedrick and husband Edward of Kent Island, MD.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM, at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 20276 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE. A reception at the church for family and friends will follow, all are invited. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Fort Miles Historical Association, ATTN: USS Missouri, 120 East Wild Rabbit Run, Lewes, DE 19958.
Please sign Mr. DiGiacomo's online guestbook at this site.
Facts
Born: April 7, 1924
Place of Birth: Colgate, MD
Death: May 2, 2012
Place of Death: Milford, DE
Services
Memorial Service with Military Honors
Saturday
May 5, 2012, 11:00 AM
at
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
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Reception at Church
Saturday
May 5, 2012, 12:30
at
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
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FLORAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE DELIVER FLOWERS TO LEWES CHAPEL ON FRIDAY BY 3:00 PM. THANK YOU.
Donations
Memorial donations may be made to:
Fort Miles Historical Association, ATTN: USS Missouri, 120 E. Wild Rabbit Run, Lewes, DE 19958
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