Obituary

Vincent Orotelli, 83, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 15 2022.  Born in Capaci, Italy to Rosa and Luigi he immigrated to the US in 1961.  Loving and devoted husband to Marie for 52 years.  Proud father to Louis (Mary Ann),  Rosemarie Malloy (Chad) and Philip (Colleen).  Adored grandfather and Pop-Pop to Andrew, Adam, Leanna, Christopher, Alyssa and Juliana.  He is predeceased by his parents and brother Joseph.  Survived by his sisters, Jenny Arena and Maria Stefano (Louis).  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the proud proprietor of Hair Creations Salon in the Bronx for over 35 years. He was a very generous and kind man who loved good food and sharing his Italian specialties with family, friends and neighbors. 

He loved to garden and collect cars, especially his prized Corvette that he owned for 40 years. Vincent’s warm and energetic enthusiasm for life will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, beginning at 4 P.M. and concluding at 8 P.M.  Funeral Mass Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, 10 A.M.  Entombment to follow at Maryrest Mausoleum. 

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