Vincent Mancini

Vincent Mancini, 92, of Wakefield, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Claire (DeFreitas) Mancini. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Benny and Nancy (Guglietta) Mancini.

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Vincent served his country as a US Air Force veteran during the Korean War. He later worked for many years as an engineer at FM Global. He found quiet joy in bowling, gardening, and woodworking.

Besides his wife Claire, he is survived by his loving children, Mark, Denise, Vincent, and Christopher Mancini; step-children, Peter, Richard, Craig, and Jennifer Palermo; cherished grandchildren David, Brittany, Aidan, Indie, Gian, Liam, Ava, and Ellie; as well as seven step-grandchildren. He was the dear brother of Anne Hunter, Lucy Ciccarelli, and the late Anthony and Frank Mancini.