Vincent John Ditta

Vincent John Ditta passed away in Houston, Texas on January 10, 2014 at the age of 70. He was born on December 6, 1943 in Houston, Texas to Louis Ditta and Josephine Ferro-Ditta. Vincent is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Glenda Ditta; 1 son, Vince Ditta; 2 daughters, Lisa Ditta, and Tyna Monroe and her husband Wade; 4 grandchildren, Aliyah, Savannah, Madelyn, and Cade; 1 brother, Sammy Ditta and his wife Helen; 1 sister, Pauline Canalito; brother-in-law, Harvey Edge; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Josephine Ditta; and his daughter-in-law, June Ditta.

Ditta Meat Food Service was established in 1962 by Vincent and Sammy Ditta. Vincent served as Sr. Vice President for 52 years. Vincent loved working alongside his brother, and cherished time spent with family. He had a passion for gardening and enjoyed working with his cattle on his ranch in Calvert, Texas. Vincent was a lifetime member of the Pasadena Rodeo Association, past member of the Pasadena Rotary Club, member of the Moose Lodge #1721, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Family was most important to Vincent. He was a loving husband and father, with a wonderful sense of humor. He was loved by all who met him and he had a heart of gold.

The family will receive friends at Grand View Funeral Home for visitation on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. A private committal service will follow in Grand View Memorial Park.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.grandviewfunerals.com