Vincent Cravero was born in 1927 to Michael Cravero and Catherine Tosto.
At the young age of 18 he served his country by joining the United States Navy in WWII. Shortly upon his return, he met and married, Dorothy Lupinacci. Over the course of 66 years, he and his wife had five children: Michael, Cathy, Kim, Keith, and Cindy; five grandchildren: Jennifer, Kelly, Taylor, Kyle and Madison; and his great granddaughter, Daniella.
Vincent got his start in the produce industry when his father opened Cravero Brothers Produce in Miami. He took over the family business when his father passed away. He continued working until Cravero Bros. closed their doors in 1994. Vincent was unable to settle down in retirement, and after only one year, he went back to work. He worked for Avis for another fifteen years. This time, he would retire for good. With plenty of free time, Vincent took his family on a weekend cruise; and for the following year, he would celebrate Friday nights and Saturday mornings with those he loved at all his favorite places: Amicis, Cracker Barrel, IHOP, and much more. But everyone’s favorite place was the Cravero’s on Sunday evenings, when his wife, Dorothy, would pour out her love in another serving of meatballs and marinara. These are the moments we will never forget, the same moments that will get us through the tough times.
Vincent was an amazing caring family man, a devoted husband, a loving father, and generous grandfather and great grandfather. Vincent will be forever remembered by his family for his generosity, his sweet disposition and of course, his amazing sense of humor.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at the Cooper City Church of God, 9191 Stirling Road, Cooper City, FL 33328. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made in his memory to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.aspx
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Jennifer Rosario (FL)
April 15, 2015, 12:00 am
I love you gramps! You will be missed greatly!
Maxine (Lake Worth FL United States)
April 15, 2015, 12:00 am
Thank you for caring, sharing and joking with me for over 50 years. Also, I couldn’t of asked for a better person watching Cathy & I grow up together all these years.
I will MISS you!
Kelly Rosario (Pembroke Pines FL USA)
April 15, 2015, 12:00 am
I will always treasure my time with my gramps. He always made us laugh and remember the importance of family. Daniella will miss her great grandfather too! Danny as he would call her. Love you Gramps!
Shane Zeutenhorst (Selah FL US)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
From what I have heard from the Family – what an amazing man. God Bless the Cravero family.
Ed Weenink (Seattle WA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Mike and Cathy,
Very sorry to learn about your Father. Thoughts are with you and your family.
Tim Evans (Chelan WA USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Mike, so sorry to hear about your father. We are thinking about you and hope things are going ok.
Tim
Cindy Schneider Barbera (Bonita Springs FL USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Loving thoughts and memories of an uncle who always wore a smile. RIP Uncle Vincent.
MItchell BYalick (Fort Lauderdale FL USA )
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
a truly wonderful and kind man , with never one bad word to say about anyone
MItchell BYalick (Fort Lauderdale FL USA )
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
a truly wonderful and kind man , with never one bad word to say about anyone
Mark Gordon (omak WA USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
WHAT A GREAT LIFE HE HAD.HE WAS LOVED BY MANY.
joe d (pompano beach FL)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
mike sorry to hear about your lost
I know its hard to deal with just went through this myself last year
if you need anything you have my number call
paul (FL)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Mike, my thoughts are with you. You have shared some good stories about your dad with me.It’s very evident to me the love you have for your dad. Hang tough, I’m here for you. When you’re ready, let’s get a roast beef sandwich and pull a couple arms for your dad. Love you, Paul
Doug Hearron (Yakima WA USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Dear Cathy & Mike,
Thank you for including me on the memorial for your father, I appreciate the thought. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Doug
Marci Marczyk (Plantation FL USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
To Cindy, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know you’ve had a tough time with your Dad for these past months and I hope he is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. with love, Marci
Patty and Richard Tarquinio (Winter Haven FL united states)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Vincent and my Dad were more like brothers than cousins. They looked alike, had the same sense of humor, and such a beautiful kind spirit. Wonderful memories for everyone to cherish. We will miss him. We love all of you.
Denise Hinkley (Chelan WA USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Mike & Cathy – Thinking of you both and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember all the special moments spent with your Dad.
Sharee Cravero Pemberon (Chicago IL USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
Even though it has been many years since Vernon’s family has been with yours, we remember many good times. Dot’s meatballs rivaled Grandma Cravero’s! We all send our love and prayers. My dad, Vernon, lives with me in Chicago. He is doing well. Sharee, Gary and Vernon
Dennis Cravero (Las Vegas NV USA)
April 16, 2015, 12:00 am
My Dear Cravero family members
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Husband and Grandpa. I wish I were closer to share the many memories I had growing up with my favorite cousin and to console you during this tough time. Love you all. Cousin Dennis in Las Vegas
Ladd Langum (Excelsior MN USA)
April 17, 2015, 12:00 am
My deepest condolences go out to the entire family. I first met Vince in 1987 upon moving to SFLA and entering the produce business. In a business of often gruff and rude personalities, Vince was always the total gentleman. I will always have found memories of early mornings spent on the service dock chatting with him. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Manning (Cooper City p FL USA)
April 17, 2015, 12:00 am
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Vince gave me an opportunity to work for him when I was first starting my family. I spent 10 years with him and he was as genuine a person on the first day I met him as the day I moved on with my career. I will be forever grateful for the chance he gave me but also because I had the privilege of having him as a friend since the day I met him. He will never be forgotten.
Joe Mulvehill (Tonka Bay MN Usa)
April 17, 2015, 12:00 am
To the Cravero family. I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find the strength to get through this difficult time. I have very found memories of Vince. He was a true gentleman.
Diane cough (FL)
April 17, 2015, 12:00 am
I’m wishing you my darling all the comfort during this difficult time. I grew to love your dad so much.he was the best fartherlaw a girl could have. That’s was how he greater me always his dautherlaw. I will be by your side forever.
GLORIA J. KIMBLE (Vero Beach FL USA)
April 17, 2015, 12:00 am
Uncle Vincent: God richly blessed you with a devoted loving family by your side for almost 66 years. What a gift! Your loved ones will carry on without you but with wonderful memories of you,family,and each other – memories that sustain them in the coming years, and will last a lifetime. I’m glad your suffering is over, and you are now in the loving arms of our precious Savior. God bless and keep you Uncle Vincent.I will miss you – until we meet again. Loving niece, Gloria
Cindy Lackey (FL)
April 18, 2015, 12:00 am
The original obituary was removed by accident and will be reinstated soon. In meantime here is the info for Vincent P Cravero – service today.
Cooper City Church of God
9191 Stirling Road Cooper City, FL US 33328
954-680-9191
Service to be held on
Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bill Dinham (Wenatchee WA USA)
April 20, 2015, 12:00 am
Mike and Cathy,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and give you some comfort during these times!
Sincerely,
Bill Dinham