Obituary of Vincent J. Lista

Lista, Vincent Joseph "Vinnie" Brockport-Chili: Called to our Lord on June 23, 2012 peacefully surrounded by his loving extended family at age 82 following complications from a stroke. Predeceased by his parents, Phyllis and Paul, his brothers, Raymond and Gerald, his brothers-in law, William and George Gailor, he is survived by his adoring wife of 56 years, Doris, and his children Vynne-Jo (Curt) Penoyer, Bill (Wendy) Lista, Bruce Lista, Dan (Andrea) Lista and Mary Elizabeth Lista , and twelve grandchildren. He also leaves his sister Phyllis Lista (Mark Bewicke), aunt Dolores Dentino, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, family members, lifelong friends and the many new friends at the Legacy at Parklands. Vinnie dutifully served his country in Korea, was a devoted churchgoer and a locally renowned restaurateur. Vinnie met his wife, Doris, in Brockport where she attended college and he managed the family's restaurant business. The famous Lista's Italian Cuisine which anchored downtown Brockport's business district for nearly three decades. Later in his career Vinnie served 15 years at SUNY Brockport as chef/caterer for FSA/BASC. In lieu of flowers, Vinnie had requested donations to Lifetime Assistance Foundation, 425 Paul Rd. Rochester 14624; Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church in Brockport, NY; or St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Chili NY. Please call at Fowler's Funeral Home in Brockport on Tuesday 2-4 or 6-8. A mass in celebration of his life will be said at the Nativity BVM church in Brockport on Friday at 10 AM.