Vincent J. “Jimmy” Benincasa, 90 of Woburn, died Monday after a long illness in the Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington.
Born in Boston, he lived in Woburn for the past year and was formerly of Medford. He was the son of the late Filomena (Giarletta) and Alfonso Benincasa. Jimmy was a Cutter and Patten maker in Boston’s Garment District for many years and retired in 1994. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a Sergeant during World War II from 1943 to 1945.
Beloved husband of the late Jane (Broderick) Benincasa. Devoted father of Donna Zimbaldi and her husband Remo, and Denise Benincasa all of North Andover. Loving grandfather of Stephanie Zimbaldi, Matthew and Zachary Willwerth. Brother of Lucy Giardella of Saugus, Ruth DiFiore of Medford and the late Sarah Gavegnano. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Saturday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4-8.
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Vincent’s name to the American Lung Association of Massachusetts, 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.