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Vincent Dipuma 1919 - 2009

Vincent Peter DiPuma of Jackson, Madison County, TN was born on April 14, 1919 in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York United States, and died at age 90 years old on June 23, 2009 in Jackson, Madison County, TN. Vincent DiPuma was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancy 4199 Webster Ave, in The Bronx, Bronx County, NY.
Vincent Peter DiPuma
Grandpa Vin
Jackson, Madison County, TN 38305
April 14, 1919
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York, United States
June 23, 2009
Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States
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  • Introduction

    Vincent DiPuma is the son of James Vincenzo DiPuma (1891-1938) and Rosa Lorello (1891-1990). He was born in to a large Catholic Italian family as he was the younger of two brothers and also had six sisters. He married Evelyn Perna (1924-1967) and together they had four daughters, Barbara, Vicky, Patty, and Laura. His wife died early and he never remarried and raised their four young daughters as a single working parent. Vincent worked hard but kept Sundays for God and family. He made the time to take his daughters to church and to instill in them a love for Jesus Christ and the celebration of Communion. Later in life Vincent was legally blind, hard of hearing, fighting prostate cancer, and had multiple other ailments. He was often referred to as a character larger than life and was well loved. More of his life story can be read at Vincent Dipuma Obituary .
  • 04/14
    1919

    Birthday

    April 14, 1919
    Birthdate
    The Bronx, Bronx County, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian roots as both of his parents were born in Italy and immigrated to the United States. His mother was born in Corleone, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Vincent was born in the Bronx and grew up in New York City. He later moved to Tennessee.
  • Early Life & Education

    He was a 1938 high school graduate of Evander Childs High School (Bronx, NY) and also completed at least two years of college.
  • Religious Beliefs

    He was born in to a large Catholic Italian family and was an active member of St. Mary's Church.
  • Military Service

    Vincent Dipuma enlisted in the US military during World War II. He was assigned military serial number 32635980 and enlisted on November 19, 1942, in New York City, New York. At the time of his enlistment, he was classified under the "Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers" category. Vincent held the rank of Private, Selectees (enlisted men) and his terms of enlistment were "Enlistment for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law." This meant that he was committed to serving his country until the end of the war or until he was no longer required by the President. During World War II, many young men like Vincent answered the call to serve their country. He started building bridges as a young volunteer in the Army Corp of Engineers. He was proud of being able to serve during the war.
  • Professional Career

    Early in his career, Vincent was a construction apprentice. He started building bridges as a young volunteer in the Army Corp of Engineers. He was proud of being able to serve during the war. He then built his first home and went on to start his own company as a commercial contractor. He was trusted and respected by his clients. He has built schools, churches, hospitals, theaters, and many commercial buildings throughout New York and also Puerto Rico.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Later in life Vincent was legally blind, hard of hearing, fighting prostate cancer, and had multiple other ailments.
  • 06/23
    2009

    Death

    June 23, 2009
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Woodlawn Cemetery • Crematory • Conservancy 4199 Webster Ave, in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York 10470, United States
    Burial location
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Vincent Dipuma Obituary
Vincent Peter Dipuma, age 90, of Jackson, TN, left this life with his Lord and Savior June 23, 2009. He was known as 'Grandpa Vin' He was an active member of St. Mary's Church.

Vincent was born in New York City into a large Catholic Italian family. He was the younger of two brothers and six sisters. To him, "Family is everything,' as he told his daughters shortly before he died.

Grandpa was a builder, a thinker, a creator, and a doer. To him all things were possible. He started building bridges as a young volunteer in the Army Corp of Engineers. He was proud of being able to serve during the war. He then built his first home and went on to start his own company as a commercial contractor. He was trusted and respected by his clients. He has built schools, churches, hospitals, theaters, and many commercial buildings throughout New York and also Puerto Rico.

Grandpa loved his family and he loved to work. He loved creating and doing and being needed. He loved to serve. He was big and strong, yet gentle, kind, and generous. He had wisdom that we are still discovering.

Vincent was lucky enough to marry his one true love, Evelyn, who was called home to Jesus many years before and is waiting to receive him in Heaven. Together they have four daughters, which he later said the Lord knew better when he blessed him with his beloved daughters, Barbara, Vicky, Patty, and Laura. He never remarried and he raised his four young daughters as a single working parent to be strong and united. He loved God and always gave thanks. to Him. He worked hard but kept Sundays for God and family. He made the time to take his daughters to church and to instill in them a love for Jesus Christ and the celebration of Communion.

Grandpa visited his daughter, Laura, son-in-law, Keith, and three grandchildren, Vincent, Keith, and Jaclyn Nord in 1995 and has lived with them ever since as a vibrant member of their close knit family. He has greatly loved and been loved by them. He has contributed to their growth and love of God and family.

The amazing thing about Grandpa was his attitude and determination. No matter how much he hurt or how many things were wrong with him, he kept going. He constantly beat all odds. He is an inspiration to anyone that when life gets tough, you just keep going. All who knew Grandpa were amazed by what he could accomplish especially being legally blind, hard of hearing, fighting prostate cancer, and multiple other ailments.

Grandpa was often referred to as a character larger than life. He was always surrounded by his family who loved him very dearly and has granted his much wanted permission to be taken home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Grandpa would have wanted to thank all of his close friends, especially Tom Lewis and Cloys Mattreny, who also cared for him and brought him closer to Christ.

Keith and Laura Nord feel so blessed to have had their father be a part of their daily lives and of their children, Vincent, Keith, and Jaclyn. What an incredible blessing he has been to our family.

Vincent has left behind his four daughters and son-in-laws, seven grandchildren, two of his sisters, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. We will miss him but are so very glad we had so much time with him.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 27, 2009 in St. Mary's Church Catholic. Visitation will be at the church Friday evening, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM with Rosary at 8:00 PM and again Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's School, Evelyn's 'Jar Endowment Fund.

Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home 731-772-1551

The Jackson Sun (Jackson, Tennessee) Friday, June 26, 2009
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"DI PUMA, VINCENT, 1057 Allerton Avenue. Service League. Six feet are a good defense.
He wants a gal with common sense. He will attempt to find success in the business world."

Text that appeared next to Vincent's Senior Yearbook photo, Vincent Dipuma- Evander Childs High School, from Evander Childs High School.
Date & Place: at Evander Childs Educational campus 800 East Gun Hill Road, in Bronx County, New York 10467, United States
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Vincent Dipuma- Evander Childs High School
Senior Yearbook photo of Vincent Dipuma from Evander Childs High School.
Date & Place: at Evander Childs Educational campus 800 East Gun Hill Road, in Bronx County, New York 10467, United States
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