Vincent "Vince" Morreale, 88, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Vince was born on July 11, 1927 in Serradifalco, Sicily to Nicolo and Gaetana Morreale. Vince was the eldest of six children. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Concetta (late Filippo) Avarello of Serradifalco, Sicily, Antonio (Antonia) Morreale, of Lyon, France, Maddalena and Giuseppe Virgadauro of Serradifalco, Sicily, Calogero (Giuseppina) Morreale, of Como, Italy and Raimondo (Graziella) Morreale of St. Etiennes, France.

As a young adult, Vince worked as an electrician in the sulfur mines near his home town. On April 17, 1948, Vince married his wife Pauline (Montante) Morreale of Niagara Falls, NY and immigrated to the United States spending most of his life in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, NY. Vince was employed at Niagara Importing and held various positions at factories during the post-World War II era. In 1966, fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning his own business, Vince and Pauline opened Vincenzo's Pizza in Lewiston, NY which quickly became a Lewiston institution. Truly a family business, his children and grandchildren were an important part of the pizzeria. Vince put his heart and soul into all aspects of his business, which included his love of socializing with his customers. "Vinny" greeted his customers by name, always with a smile and kind word. Vincenzo's is currently owned and operated by his grandson-in-law, David Munzi.

Vince built his own home in Lewiston, created numerous additions to his Center Street property, built his winter home in Astor, Florida, and also helped to build homes for all three of his children. After he "retired" in 1990, Vince continued to enjoy helping out at the pizzeria and becoming involved with various projects on behalf of friends and family. Vince enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, visiting with friends and relatives, and playing bocce in Niagara Falls, where he gathered with friends and family. He looked forward to spending the winter months at his home in Florida every year. In 2003, Vince was the recipient of the prestigious Benjamin Barton Service Award by the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce, an award given to a business that supports other Lewiston businesses, as well as various civic and community endeavors. He believed in service to others, and he was always there to help his community. Vince was a 45-year member of the Upper Mountain Fire Company in Lewiston, NY, first as a fireman and later as a Fire Police. Vince was also a member of St. Peter RC Church in Lewiston, NY for 55 years.

Vince was a much beloved father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted and loving partner of 16 years, Giovanna Romagnuolo, three children, Tana (Anthony) Beccari of Lewiston, Nick (Rose) Morreale of Lewiston, and Dave (Maria) Morreale of Orchard Park; 8 grandchildren whom he adored: Anthony (Kate) Beccari, Sarina (David) Munzi, Marissa Beccari, Mario Beccari, Nicole Morreale, Vincent Morreale, Louis Morreale, and Nessa Morreale, and two great-grandchildren, Catalina Beccari and Camila Beccari. Also surviving Vince are his brother-in-law, Peter Montante of Lewiston, as well as several nieces and nephews, and many friends and relatives. Vince was predeceased by his wife, Pauline Morreale, and his sisters-in-law, Sandra Smedley, Connie Skrlin, and Grace Caso.

Vince took extreme pride in his family and instilled upon them customs and traditions of his Italian heritage. Vince was a dedicated family man and was loved by all who knew him. He will always be remembered for his charming personality and contagious smile.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 22nd from 2 - 6:00 P.M. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter's R.C. Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY with Rev. Peter M. Calabrese, CRSP officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation's may be made to Upper Mountain Fire Co., 839 Moyer Road, Lewiston, NY 14092.