Vincenzo DiGiacomo, retired union man

Vincenzo "Vince" DiGiacomo, 88, of Milford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Milford Center, Milford. He was born April 7, 1924, in Colgate, Md., son of the late Fiore and Amelia Ann (Davis) DiGiacomo.

Mr. DiGiacomo enjoyed a long career with the Freight Drivers and Helpers Local Union #557 on Monument Street in Baltimore, Md., retiring in 1977. While serving with the U.S. Army during World War II, and in a foxhole at the time, he became the proud father of his loving daughter, Carol. He was a devoted grandfather and a willing babysitter.

Vince was very creative and could fix anything; he was always ready to assist anyone in need. He loved fishing in local bays; was a sports enthusiast who attended Colts and Orioles games; had a special love for girls’ softball; and always had a poodle or collie running around. He was a proud Italian who preferred eating as opposed to cooking Italian food.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Leah (Fisher) DiGiacomo (1999); his one grandson, Vincent John Malkus (1996); two brothers: Carlo and Frank DiGiacomo; and three sisters: Louise, Angelica and Diminica. He is survived by his beloved daughter Carol Malkus and her husband John of Milford; and two sisters: Amelia Gill of Baltimore and ELizabeth Pedrick and husband Edward of Kent Island, Md.

A memorial service with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 5, at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 20276 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach. A reception at the church for family and friends will follow, all are invited. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Fort Miles Historical Association, ATTN: USS Missouri, 120 East Wild Rabbit Run, Lewes, DE 19958.