ROMIKITIS, VINCENT (VINNY) passed away on March 13, 2022.
Lovingly survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 41 years Carolyn Romikitis (Dumais). Adoring father of Stacy Kooken and her husband Jason of Derry, New Hampshire. Proud grandfather of Cole, Phoebe and Sutton Kooken, Ellianna Flemings-Snow and the late Zoey Kooken. Cherished son of John Romikitis Sr. and Helen (Kelly) Romikitis. Dear brother of Christine Adams and her husband Tom of Abington, Paul Romikitis and his wife Donna of Weymouth, Peter Romikitis and his wife Frances of Weymouth, Julie McCarthy and her husband John of Braintree, Robert Romikitis and his partner Lori Duffy of Methuen, Karen Foley and her partner Bob Lafferty of Braintree, Jacqueline McDonald and her husband Thomas of Braintree as well as the late John Romikitis Jr. Godson of Frances Savard of Derry, New Hampshire. Vinny also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Vinny was born and raised in South Boston and resided in Methuen. Longtime employee of the Boston Herald. Enjoyed cruising with his wife, endless conversations at the Coffee Mill in Lowell, coffee dates with his daughter and sharing his long, wonderful stories. Vinny loved his grandchildren, they were his pride and joy – especially watching his grandson play football. He made friends everywhere he went. Vinny was a proud foster parent. He will always be remembered for his stories, his laugh and the love he shared with all.
Visiting Hours will be held at the Casper Funeral Home located at 187 Dorchester Street in South Boston on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 4 – 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10AM at St. Peter Church in South Boston. Interment services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Vinny’s memory to the American Heart Association.