Vincent Jerry Carnicelli

Vincent Jerry Carnicelli born August 13, 1938, to Vincent and Jennie (Sliwinski) Carnicelli and died April 24, 2025. 

 Vince joined The United States Navy while in high school and proudly served in the 1950s. He retired from Chrysler after 30 years where he jokingly said his job was to make sure the engines would start by saying- start the engines. Okay, that one’s good. After retirement in 1989, he started Living the Dream by moving to Venice, Florida with his wife, Linda and son, Peter.
 Throughout life, Vince was a well- known guitar player and singer in Auburn as well as in his church in Florida.  He loved to fish, golf and spend time at the beach with family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and even in uncomfortable situations, he could make you laugh.
 He enjoyed the time he spent with his Uncle Ray who was his sidekick. They sang, fished, traveled and busted each other’s chops all done in brotherly love.
 In 2014, he moved back to Auburn to be closer to family where he enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, cousins, his son Vinny, and his brother- in- law Bill Kirby.
 He was pre- deceased by his father, Vince Carnicelli in 1968, his mother, Jennie Carnicelli in 2007 and his stepson, Mark Look in 1989.
 He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda (Taylor) Carnicelli. His 3 daughters-Michele Leonello, Geraldine Zimmer, and Teresa (Stephen) Roof. His 2 sons- Vincent and Peter Carnicelli and a stepson Richard (Kathy) Look.
 He is also survived by his grandchildren- Morgan King, Justin Burchard, Christopher Crofoot, Andrew (Amanda) Leonello, David (Nicole) Roof, Annette Leonello, Nikki (Derek) Halladay, Joseph Carnicelli, Rachel Carnicelli, Kimberly (Zachery) Ratliff, Noah Carnicelli and Alec (Peyton) Look, great grandchildren- Macayla, Kiyanna, Amiani, Aiden, Layla, Emily, Juliet, Elijah, Micah, Sam, Ava, Sullivan and Emilia
 Having been the firstborn grandson of the large Orchard Street Carnicelli family, he is also survived by aunts in which he grew up with. Many cousins. Along with brothers- in -law, sisters- in- law, nieces and nephews.
 He will be missed by many, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
 He is especially missed by his dog and best friend, Ollie. They spent their days walking at Hoopes Park and Owasco Lake and sitting together in their chair.
 Calling hours is Tuesday, April 29th at Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St. Auburn, NY from 4 to 6 pm. Services will immediately follow after the calling hours.
 Burial will be on Wednesday, April 30 at 11 a.m.  A dinner will follow after graveside services at 77 Capitol St. Auburn.

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