Vincent James Mongillo

Vincent James Mongillo, 68, of Vancouver, WA, formerly of Southington, beloved husband of Kristine (Lutjens) Mongillo, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 with his wife by his side. “VJ,” as he was known, was born on January 4, 1954 in Southington and was the son of the late Adolph and Crystal (Davenport) Mongillo. Vincent graduated from Southington High School Class of 1972 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, he worked as an IT professional at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, VA and then with LexisNexis from which he retired. He will be remembered for his twinkly eyes, sweet smile, white beard (his grandchildren called him “Papa Santa”), his love of hunting and fishing, and most of all, his love for his family. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Rachel Snarski and her husband Joseph of Cowpens, SC and Jessica Temple and her husband Joseph of Gloucester, VA. He was a doting grandfather to Noah, Summer (and her husband Dylan), Brandon and Joshua. He is also survived by his great grandson, Caden and by his sisters, Robin Bores and her husband Robert of Southington, Lynn Bores and her husband Richard of Allentown, NJ, and also by his brother, Mark Mongillo and his wife Melanie of Auburndale, Fl., and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial for Vincent will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St, Plantsville, CT 06489. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.