Obituary of Vincent Pane

Vincent O. Pane, 89, of Glastonbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Pane. Vin was born January 23, 1925 in Hartford, CT, a son of Vincenzo and Maria Pane. He was the youngest of eight children and was pre-deceased by his sisters Alyce Burnes and Josephine Abare, and his five brothers, Guido (Leo), Ernest, Claudio, Wilson and William. Vin leaves his sister-in-law, Rose Pane of Florida and his brother-in-law, Charles Carroll of New Jersey. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Vin was a member of Weaver High School, Class of 1942 and he served in the U.S. Navy (Pacific Theater) during World War II. Vin was a Glastonbury resident for 45 years and retired as Shop Foreman from Flanagan Brothers after more than 40 years of loyal and dedicated employment. Vin enjoyed weekends at Eastover, where he met many lifelong friends and where he met Betty. A confirmed bachelor, he surprised everyone when, during a winter trip to Florida in the 1970's, he and Betty were married. They spent many happy years together at their home in Glastonbury, summers on Lake Terramuggus in Marlborough and, after he retired, winters in Fort Myers, Florida. Vin and Betty had many friends from New York, New Jersey, New Britain, Eastover, Fort Myers Beach, and his great Lunch Bunch. They kept in touch and met with them as often as possible. He was a true lifelong friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Wednesday April 2, from 4:00 to 6:00pm. A service will follow at 6:00pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family .Memorial donations may be made to the Glastonbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 453, Glastonbury, CT. 06033. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.