Below is an obituary from Nichols Funeral Home:
WILMINGTON, MA — Vincenzo B. Licciardi of Wilmington, MA, fondly known as “Vinny”, passed away October 29, 2024, at the age of 85 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington with his family by his side.
Vinny was born July 22, 1939, in Boston, MA. He was the dear son of the late Paolantonio and Antonetta (Cifelli) Licciardi. Vinny was raised in the Jefferies Point area of East Boston and graduated from Boston English High in 1957. He joined the Air National Guard on February 18, 1957, transferring to the Air Force Reserves until he was honorably discharged on February 17, 1963.
Vinny married the love of his life Dorothea C. (Nocito) Licciardi on June 4, 1961. The two started a family in East Boston, moved to Dorchester and finally settled in Wilmington with their three children. They shared more than 60 years of marriage together.
Vinny began his contracting career with Starline in the 1960’s until he started his own business, “Logan Building Enterprise”. He kept his own business until they moved to Wilmington in 1978 when he went to work for Lord Baron Apartments. He was a gifted carpenter and a “Jack of all trades”. Not only did he design the houses he built but he also did all the electrical and plumbing work as well. He designed and built a home of his own when settling in Wilmington, along with a few others for his family and friends. Vinny was one of those people who could never sit still. When he wasn’t working, he could be found puttering around in the yard on one of his “toys” whether it be his tractor or bobcat or tinkering with a car or truck.
Also talented when it came to repairing cars, Vinny fully restored his father’s 1931 Pierce Arrow with the help of his son Michael and cousin Robert Licciardi. His car would go on to be one of his most treasured possessions, winning several awards at the many car meets he attended over the years.
Vinny loved being a papa to his only grandchild Rebecca Kendall. They went on many adventures together and some of their favorite things to do were watching Wrestling and going to Pierce Arrow meets to show off his antique car. Vinny and his wife were long time members of the Pierce Arrow Society.
Vinny was a proud member of the Scimitar Lodge of Wilmington for years where he served as an officer before he fell ill. He was also a member of the Aleppo Shrine and a member of the Motor Patrol there. Vinny enjoyed volunteering at Shriners events and could be spotted driving his motor patrol car with the biggest smile on his face in parades.
Vinny loved his community and served as a Conservation Commissioner for almost twenty years, hardly missing any meetings until he finally resigned. He had a passion for preserving the wetlands and protecting the animals inhabiting them.
Vinny was the beloved husband of the late Dorothea C. (Nocito) Licciardi, devoted father of Cheryl and Paul Licciardi of Wilmington, MA, Michael Licciardi of Concord, NH, and loving papa of Rebecca Kendall of Wilmington, MA. Vinny was the brother of the late Juliette Giangregorio and her late husband Louis Giangregorio, brother of the late Gennaro Licciardi and his late wife Lorraine (Fay) Licciardi, brother-in-law of Rosemary Manning of Dorchester and her late husband Francis Manning and brother-in-law of Vincent Nocito of Dorchester. Vinny is further survived by many wonderful family members and friends.
Family and friends will gather for visiting hours in the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA on Friday, November 8th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. There will be a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to gather at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Dorothy’s Church, Main Street, Wilmington, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.
Memorial donations in Vinny’s name may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114 or Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website at www.nicholsfuneralhome.com.
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