Vincent Philip D'Alessio

Vincent Philip D’Alessio, 92, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 28, 2022. A longtime Rowayton resident, he was born in South Norwalk on February 19, 1930 and was the son of Philip M. and Carmela (D’Arinzo) D’Alessio. After graduating from Norwalk High School in 1948, he served honorably as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Unit 963rd Field Artillery from 1950 to 1952. In 1958, he married Frances (Tanner) D’Alessio. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage and raised their family at their home in Rowayton. Vincent worked as a merchandiser for Caldor, as well as a manager of local automotive and hardware establishments. He enjoyed boating on Long Island Sound with his family and clamming with his brother-in-law George Hamilla. In his retirement, he enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, especially Sunday dinners. He was very handy and enjoyed helping friends and family with projects around the house. Vincent was a communicant of St. Matthew Church, where he was a member of New Horizons, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #46. Vincent is survived by his loving wife Frances, his daughter Cynthia Scofield and husband Daniel of Norwalk, and son Philip V. D’Alessio and wife Kathleen Kramer D’Alessio of Weston. He is also survived by four cherished grandchildren Margaret F. and Daniel V. Scofield, Haley K. and Christian P. D’Alessio, as well as a brother Andrew D’Alessio of Bell Island and three sisters Carole Hamilla of Fairfield, Celeste Williamson of Danbury and Barbara Prodan of Shelton, and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held privately by his family with burial at Lakeview Cemetery in New Canaan. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Arthur P. Heliotis for his advice, care, and treatment throughout the years for both Vincent and Frances. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850 or to a charity of one’s choice.