After an unwavering and courageous fight against pancreatic cancer, Vincent S. Dileo Jr., 56, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on October 9, 2020. He was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and lifelong resident of Central, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Santo and Mary Dileo and Dominick and Rosalie Navarra.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Masci Dileo, and children Jacob, Ashley, and Christine; parents, Vincent Dileo Sr. and his wife, Joyce; brother, Mike Dileo and his wife, Melanie, and their children Alex and Drew; sister, Missy Dileo Larimer and her husband, Tom, and their son Will.
Vince will be remembered for his selflessness, humility, and abundant kindness to all. For most of his career, Vince worked for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, most recently as Executive Assistant to the Superintendent for School Safety and Security. Prior to that, he taught and coached football and baseball at Denham, Central, Baker, and Tara High Schools teaching young players the values of discipline, good character, and toughness. He enjoyed watching football and baseball, playing golf on the weekends with his best friends, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. His greatest joy in life was taking care of his wife and children.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation, which will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 4 pm - 7 pm. Visitations will continue at St. Alphonsus Ligouri Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 9 am with A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 am. Burial to follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
The family would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Daniel LaVie, M.D., the staff of Mary Bird Perkins and MD Anderson Cancer Centers, and Pinnacle Home Health who provided such great care to Vince in his time of need.
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