Obituary

Vincent L. Pace age 88, of Abington, died Saturday October 8, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Donna M. (Crosier) Pace and had been a resident of Abington for the past 50 years. Vincent was born in Cosenza, Italy a son of the late Michael and Assunta (DeRose) Pace and came to the United States at the age of 13, settling in Charlestown.
After serving with the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre during WW II, Vincent began a long career as a glazer. He was a longtime member of the Glass Workers Union #1044 in Boston. Vincent’s pastimes include working in his vegetable garden and bowling. He was also a dance instructor and enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife. Vincent had been a longtime member of Four Square Church in Brockton.
In addition to his wife Vincent leaves his three children Lisa DiFrancesco and Valerie Pace both of Brockton and Vincent Pace and his wife Terri of Wareham. He was the grandfather of Angela DiFrancesco of Mansfield, Heather DiFrancesco of Plainville and Meghan, Rachel, Michael and Benjamin Pace all of Wareham and the great grandfather of Alyssa and Evan Bryant of Mansfield. He was the brother of Anthony Pace and his wife Phyllis of Wakefield and the late Frank Pace. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123) Brockton Wednesday 5-8 pm. A Funeral Service will be celebrated Thursday in the The Brockton Foursquare Church The Church on the Rock , 421 Torrey Street, Brockton at 11 am. Burial will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations in Vincent’s name may be made to the Benevolent Fund at Four Square Church.