Vincenzo Pensavalle

Vincenzo G. Pensavalle, “Vinny,” 92, of Dunedin, FL, loving husband of over 70 years to Maria Pensavalle, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. Vinny was born on August 19, 1931 in Canicattini Bagni, Sicilia, one of six children of the late Francesco Pensavalle and Angela Pensavalle.

Vinny was raised in Canicattini Bagni, Sicilia, where he met and married his beloved Maria on December 24, 1953. They began their lives in Sicilia and then migrated to the United States in 1964, initially settling in Hartford, CT and then moved to their family home in South Windsor, CT where they raised their children. Vinny, a Master Tailor, put his skills to use and eventually ran and owned his own successful Tailor Shop in Manchester, CT. Vinny’s talents with a needle are legendary and he was sorely missed when he retired in 1994 to Florida with his wife to join their children.

In his spare time, Vinny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending Sunday mornings sipping coffee at the Café on Franklin Avenue in Hartford. He also loved spending time at the beach, walking and time with his extended family and friends. He loved his family, eating Maria’s delicious cooking, and his hometown in Sicilia. Vinny was quick with his wit, humor, and kindness. He will be missed by all those that knew and loved him.

In addition to his wife Maria, he leaves behind his four children, Angela Pensavalle of Hudson, FL, Francesco “Frank” Pensavalle of Dunedin, FL, Elisa J. Pensavalle and her partner, Eric J. Dembowski of St. Petersburg, FL, and Giuseppe “Joseph” Ettore Pensavalle and his partner, Dara Kelli McLeod of South Windsor, CT. He will be missed by his beloved grandchild, Jacky Lee Johnson and his partner, Rebeca Hall and great-grandchild, Shane Barker Johnson of Largo, FL. He also leaves behind his brother, Ettore Pensavalle of Weeki Wachee, Florida. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, sister Iole Latina, brother Salvatore Pensavalle, sister Maria Pensavalle (Melluzo) and sister Elisa Speciale.

A public visitation for Vincenzo will be held Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Connecticut 06109. Following the public visitation will be a burial at St. Mary Cemetery, 11411 Stanley St., New Britain, Connecticut.