Vincent "Vinnie" A. Festa, a lifelong resident of Springfield; passed away peacefully Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. Born June 17, 1925 in Springfield; he was a son to the late Lorenzo and Anna (Cervione) Festa. He attended Armory Street School, Van Sickle Jr. High, Springfield Technical High School, and then Western New England College, majoring in accounting. He then attended Blackstone School of Law, and Dale Carnegie to further his business expertise. Vin was employed as a Branch Store Manager, and then as Assistant Treasurer with Forbes & Wallace, a regional department store chain based in Springfield, from 1948-74. After leaving Forbes & Wallace, quite often while walking with friends in downtown Springfield, we would hear exclamations of "Oh, Mr. Festa", as he was approached, and hugged by numerous former employees of Forbes & Wallace. Vin always treated everyone as equals, and was loved by all employees who worked for him. After Forbes & Wallace , he was employed as an Auditor, and then Tax Supervisor with the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue from 1974 until his retirement in 1990. He was widely admired for his sharp grasp of complicated issues, his skill at interpersonal relationships, and his wry wit. His list of civic and political accomplishments was impressive. He was a member of the Springfield Republican City Committee for over 55 years where he served as Treasurer, Director of the Springfield Junior Chamber of Commerce for 12 years, was the Springfield Election Commissioner for over 33 years, was a Life Member of the Springfield Elks Lodge #61, and was a notary public for many years. He also received the Dr. Anthony Brown, Fruits of Labor Award in 2003, and the Western MA Republicans Calvin Coolidge Award in 2005. He displayed a deep faith, and was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in Springfield and St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in East Longmeadow for countless years. Vinnie is survived by his daughter Laurie N. Festa of Springfield, MA., and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Norma N. (Nystrom) Festa; and sister Rita (Festa) Steven. He was 93 years old when he passed and will be sorely missed.
Obituary by Foreastiere Family Funeral Services
Obituary by Foreastiere Family Funeral Services
Vincent "Vinnie" A. Festa, a lifelong resident of Springfield; passed away peacefully Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. Born June 17, 1925 in Springfield; he was a son to the late Lorenzo and Anna (Cervione) Festa. He attended Armory Street School, Van Sickle Jr. High, Springfield Technical High School, and then Western New England College, majoring in accounting. He then attended Blackstone School of Law, and Dale Carnegie to further his business expertise. Vin was employed as a Branch Store Manager, and then as Assistant Treasurer with Forbes & Wallace, a regional department store chain based in Springfield, from 1948-74. After leaving Forbes & Wallace, quite often while walking with friends in downtown Springfield, we would hear exclamations of "Oh, Mr. Festa", as he was approached, and hugged by numerous former employees of Forbes & Wallace. Vin always treated everyone as equals, and was loved by all employees who worked for him. After Forbes & Wallace , he was employed as an Auditor, and then Tax Supervisor with the Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue from 1974 until his retirement in 1990. He was widely admired for his sharp grasp of complicated issues, his skill at interpersonal relationships, and his wry wit. His list of civic and political accomplishments was impressive. He was a member of the Springfield Republican City Committee for over 55 years where he served as Treasurer, Director of the Springfield Junior Chamber of Commerce for 12 years, was the Springfield Election Commissioner for over 33 years, was a Life Member of the Springfield Elks Lodge #61, and was a notary public for many years. He also received the Dr. Anthony Brown, Fruits of Labor Award in 2003, and the Western MA Republicans Calvin Coolidge Award in 2005. He displayed a deep faith, and was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in Springfield and St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in East Longmeadow for countless years. Vinnie is survived by his daughter Laurie N. Festa of Springfield, MA., and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Norma N. (Nystrom) Festa; and sister Rita (Festa) Steven. He was 93 years old when he passed and will be sorely missed.
Obituary by Foreastiere Family Funeral Services
Obituary by Foreastiere Family Funeral Services
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