Gentile, Vincent P. Poppy, 88, of Hollywood passed away Monday, July 2, 2007. He was born February 12, 1919 in Amsterdam, New York and relocated to Hollywood, Florida in 1960. He was a World War II Veteran. He was a wonderful, kind and generous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Madeline DiCaprio Gentile; daughter, Nancy and son-in-law Pat Midas; grandchildren, Patrick Midas Jr., Chrissy Trotta and her husband Steve, Todd Midas and his wife Lena; great grandchildren, Vincent, Anthony, Angelina, Joey and Alaina, along with several nieces, nephews and sister-in-laws. Visitation will be held at Boyd’s Funeral Home Thursday 2-4 & 6-8. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 6, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Miramar, Florida. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens.
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Maria Mancini Bryk (Boynton beach FL US)
July 6, 2007, 12:00 am
To the Gentile Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Vin was a loving and caring man.I have many wonderful childhood memories of him and the whole family.
Love
Maria Mancini Bryk and husband Matt
Audie DiCaprio (Fort Johnson NY us)
July 6, 2007, 12:00 am
Dear Aunt Nadel,Nancy, grandchildren and great grandchildren,
We all want to let you know that we are thinking about you at this very diffcult time. There is no way to prepare yourself when you lose a dear love one. Please know that as the days go by the wonderful memories that he leaves with us all will help the pain that you feel right now.
So every time you feel the soft warm breezes over your cheeks it’s just him with a kiss to let you know that he will always be with you for we care them in our hearts always.
We all love you and send many hugs to embrace you to help at this time. Stay strong and lean on each other for the comfort you will need.
Much love and many prayers.
Ron and Audie and our extended family.
Sue & John Sidlauskas (Derry NH US)
July 8, 2007, 12:00 am
Dear Aunt Nadel, Nancy, Patrick, Chrissy, Todd and families:
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Uncle Vin was truly an amazing man who loved everyone and everyone loved him. We know what you are going through as we have just experienced the same. He is up in Heaven now probably having Amsterdam Day along with all our dearly departed ones. We are left with many wonderful memories of the times spent together. And yes, when you feel that breeze, it’s him stopping by to say ‘hi’. God Bless all of you. Love, Sue & John
Ann Rodgers (N. Charleston SC US)
July 8, 2007, 12:00 am
Dear Aunt Nadel, Nancy, Patrick, Chrissy and Todd,
Our love and sympathy are with you. We will miss Uncle Vin dearly. He was kind and generous and a truly handsome man. He gave alot and asked for nothing. He was loved and respected and always will be. Stay strong and know we are with you.
Love,
Ann, Jim, Jimmy and Taylor Rodgers
Fred Dalessandro (Nashville TN US)
July 9, 2007, 12:00 am
Dear Family,
We all must take time to grieve the loss of Uncle Vin, his music, stories, travel directions etc. The LORD gives us the gift of time to do this. We grieve for ourselves, our loss not his, for he is at peace happily swapping stories with Uncle Johnny, my Mother, Father and all the rest who have gone before and await us. Aunt Nadle, surrounded by Family love, I’m sure you will continue to care for others as you always have and pray you use the LORD’s gift of time to heal.