Obituary of Vincent G. Inglese

Danbury - Mr. Vincent G. Inglese, 83, of Danbury, beloved husband, of 58 years to Sarah "Sally" Carlucci (Rushworth) Inglese, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his home after a long battle with Prostate Cancer. He died, peacefully, surrounded by his family members.

Mr. Inglese was born October 5, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Bruno and Mary (Vezza) Inglese. He was retired after working for over twenty-five years as a Corrections Officer and Unit Manager for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He was a communicant of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Brookfield and St. Joseph Church in Danbury. He is a long-standing member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 2069. He enjoyed doing crossstitch, drawing, telling jokes, cooking, and volunteering for BINGO at St. Peter's and St. Marguerite's churches. He was a kind, gentle, giving man who loved everyone and was loved by everyone and, also, had a special place in his heart for animals. Vinnie was affectionately known as "Uncle Vinnie" to those who knew him.

 Mr. Inglese proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force as a Heavy Equipment Operator from January 1953 to January 1961 when he was Honorably Discharged.

In addition to his wife Sally,  Mr. Inglese is survived by his son Gary T. Rushworth of Danbury, his grandchildren Mark E. Rushworth and his wife Chrissy of Hopewell Junction, N.Y. and Sarah K. (Rushworth) Hickman and her husband Christopher Hickman of Independence, West Virginia, their Mother Beth W. Rushworth of Baltimore, MD, his great granddaughter- Elizabeth  Jean Hickman his sister Carmela "Ronnie"  Rubelsky of Scottsdale, AZ, his brother in law  Blase Carlucci, Jr and his wife Connie (Carley) Carlucci of  Brookfield, and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.  He was predeceased by his sister in law: Catherine (Carlucci) Korcsmaros, and two brothers in law John Korcsmaros and George Rubelsky.

When asked what his favorite job was, he said, “Being a Husband to Sally.” He will be sorely missed.

Mr.  Inglese’s family, would like to thank the Visiting Angels and Connecticut Regional Hospice for their excellent service and compassionate care they provided. Special thanks to Nee and Wendy. You guys are the best.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday March 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Brookfield. Entombment will be in the St. Peter Cemetery Mausoleum in Danbury. Mr. Inglese's family will receive family and friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St. Danbury on Monday March 26, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Contributions in Mr. Inglese's memory may be made to the Regional Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, Ct. 06810 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

To place online condolences or light a memorial candle, please visit www.cornellmemorial.com ;

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