Vincent A. Giordano

Vincent Allen Giordano, of Bethlehem, NY, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2026, attended by his loving wife of 52 years, Sheila Giordano. Vincent, known to friends and family as Vinny, was born October 30th, 1942, in Schenectady, NY, to Vincent Alfred Giordano and Angelina Mary Giordano (née Perretta).

A true New Yorker, complete with a distinct and carrying voice, Vinny deeply appreciated a good cup of coffee at a local diner, best savored with close friends and great conversation. A proud former child prodigy, he was known across Elmer Avenue Elementary as both a repeat Duncan Yoyo Champion and one of Northside Little League’s Champions of 1955. He graduated from Walsh University and went on to build a long and successful career in sales, having worked for Wrangler for 15 years and Carhartt for another 25.

Vinny’s athletic prowess didn’t fade with time; he could stand on his head well into his 50s and was happy to demonstrate even after polishing off a Manhattan. He was a steadfast fan of Joe DiMaggio and the NY Yankees, though he would never turn down a chance to root for the Giants or the Jets, either. A faithful Catholic and an unflinching supporter of his church, Vinny served as a trustee of St. John’s / St. Anne’s in Albany’s South End for many years.

Vinny had a whimsical sense of humor, captivating story-telling skills, and a genuine love of a good time. Notoriously he once joined his brother-in-law in sneaking into another family’s reunion where they were warmly accepted as distant family members. Whether you knew him for decades or only crossed paths with him briefly, he had a way of making an impression, often leaving people with a story, a laugh, or a memory that stayed with them long after the moment had passed. He greatly treasured friendship, keeping up daily phone calls, regular movie dates, weekly luncheons and annual travel with his many circles of friends. Upon retirement, Vinny joined the local Corvette Club, where he and his wife Sheila remained active members, giving him the perfect excuse to show off his latest prize, a White Corvette C-7. Vinny was a dynamic person, a beloved husband, brother, son, uncle, friend, and godfather, and will be deeply missed.

Vincent Allen Giordano is preceded in death by his parents, Angie and Vince; his sister, Naomi Giordano Powell (Robert); and his niece, Michelle DiPippo Potter (Christopher). He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Sheila Scully Giordano; his nephews, David DiPippo (Claire) and Dan Nibbler; his nieces, Patricia Boyle (David), Caroline Kaufman, and Katie Hogan-Holmberg (Tom); his godchildren Brittani Brown, Patti Boyle, Matthew DiCerbo, Katie Hogan-Holmberg, and Joseph Indelicato; along with numerous wonderful great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 9 AM in St. Franciss of Assisi - South End Community, 93 4th Ave., Albany, NY. Interment to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 2501 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Niskayuna, NY. Reception will be held following interment, location to be announced.

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