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Vince Yammerino March 9, 1927 - January 14, 2021 Angels welcome a very wise and strong protector to the loving ensemble watching over us. The son of Italian immigrants, born in New Rochelle, New York, Vince was raised in Westchester County, NY and Essex County, NJ. Tall, dark and handsome, Vinny was a charmer, a joker, a mover and a shaker. Vince's combination of talents provided, first and foremost, the American dream for his family. He was a devout catholic and patriot, WWII veteran (Amy AirCorps), draftsman (Delehanty Institute/Frank Lloyd Wright), court deputy, and career athlete. A sports fanatic and natural competitor, Yammy dabbled in baseball, but ultimately pursued a life long career in golf. In his youth, he used household items - oranges and sticks for makeshift clubs and tomato cans for holes. Working at the Concord Hotel in the Catskills of New York, he was first exposed to country club life and set his sights on becoming a professional golfer. Self taught, Vince succeeded in holding the position of head pro in New Hampshire at Spofford Lake, in Massachusetts at Allendale CC and in Rhode Island at Alpine CC. An excellent instructor, he also ran various free golf clinics, owned and operated indoor golf schools and pro shops, and played the New England and South Florida PGA circuits. Vince was a proud half century member of the Professional Golfers' Association, and his love and respect for the game never wavered. Shortly after retiring from the links, Vinny served ten years as court deputy to Judge Cocalis under Sheriff Navarro at Broward County Courthouse, Fort Lauderdale, FL. He felt honored to join the BSO, where his sister-in-law, Ellie Rauch, was Broward's first woman to be deputized. Vincenzo, like his brother Aurelio, was a talented artist, gifting us with many sketches and amazing water colors. He was an avid reader (loved biographies) and Scrabble player, and a fierce opponent in both ping pong and pool. Hitting the track with his good friend Lee was one of his favorite pastimes, and he loved a good game of poker (recently, blackjack). He ran the football and horse racing pool where he resided, adding much joy to resident activities. A lover of oldies and classics, and a devoted Sinatra fan, Yammy has now been invited by the "pack" to "Come Fly With Me". Vince is forever loved, forever missed and forever remembered. He rests in everlasting peace and harmony with his precious wife and forever love, Dottie (Honey), beloved parents, Michele and Maria Giovanna, siblings, Rafaelo, Aurelio, Francesco, Filomena and Michelina, treasured niece, Irene, and cherished nephew, Donald. He is survived by his two daughters, Ellie (Alberto) and Linda, two grandchildren, Ariana and Keith (Laura), and two great-grandchildren, Ruby and Bryce. A tentative celebration for both Vince and Dorothy is planned for this summer in New England, followed by a private memorial service at the R I Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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Mr. Vincent Rudolph Yammerino

March 9, 1927 - January 14, 2021