Vincent J. Congregane, 87, U.S. Army Veteran

He was born February 18, 1917 in Staten Island, NY and moved to Vermilion in 1948.

Mr. Congregane was a veteran of the US Army serving in France and Germany during WW1I.

He worked for New Departure, retiring after 14 years. He had also worked for T.J. Hume Construction for 28 years.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, in Vermilion; he was a 3rd degree Charter member of the Knights of Columbus, and a 40 yr. member of the American Legion Post # 397, Mr. Congregane enjoyed walking and reading Western Novels.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years: Anne (nee Filipchak)Congregane; 2 sons: Alan Congregane of Denver, CO and Ken Congregane of Cape Coral, FL; daughter: Kathleen Garland of Memphis, TN; 4 granddaughters and 2 great-grandchildren.

Proceeding him in death were his parents, Ralph and Antoinette (nee Divencenzo) Congregane; a twin son: Dennis John Congregane; brothers; John, James, Henry Congregane; a sister, Anne Piemontesi; and a grandson: Brandon Congregane.

A Memorial Mass will be held Monday February 23, 2004 at 11:30 am at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion 731 Exchange St. Vermilion.

Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion is in charge of arrangements.