Vincent Henry Tomei, of Haddon Heights, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his residence in Boynton Beach, FL. Beloved husband of the late Marie Tomei (nee Nardelli); devoted father of Mark Tomei (Christine); loving grandfather of Thomas R. Tomei II, Lynn Costello (Michael), Michael Tomei and Matthew Tomei; doting great- grandfather of Lauren, Amanda and Lana Costello. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents August and Mary Tomei as well as his sister Rose Nelson.

Vincent was a proud first generation Italian American with an extraordinary work ethic, who valued a higher education. Born in East Chicago, Vincent was an excellent student all through elementary into high school, where he went to Lane Tech studying engineering. There he worked his way up to Lt Colonel in the ROTC program. After high school he joined the army. During WWII, he served as a sergeant. While at Ft Dix, he met the love of his life, Marie. After his discharge, he went to Temple University and graduated at the top of his class with a degree of Bachelor of Science with Honors. He was also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, National Business Honorary Society, and president of the Honorary Accounting Society, all while living at the YMCA. He soon married and after graduation, he applied at Wm E Howe & Co. CPA's. From there, he worked his way up to Senior Partner. Before attaining his success as a CPA and Estate Planner, he had jobs delivering Dr Pepper, working at Whitman's Chocolates, and painting houses with his new wife's father. Vincent and Marie bought a house in Haddon Heights and raised a family. He was an active member of the Sons of Italy, Haddon Heights Lodge #2311 as well as the Knights of Columbus, and past commander of American Legion Post 47. He and Marie would love going to their condo in Ocean City to spend time with their grandchildren or to enjoy the bright lights of Atlantic City. Vince loved the Phillies and the Flyers and had season tickets to both. He was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St Rose of Lima Church. He and Marie moved to Florida in 2015 to live with their son Mark and daughter-in-law Chris. In his later years he enjoyed watching Fox News, Blue Bloods, and The Godfather. Vincent lived a full life, took care of the ones he loved and stuck around until he was ready. We are lucky to have had him and are happy for him now.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 6 to 8 PM and Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11 AM at ST ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH, 300 East Kings Hwy, Haddon Heights. Entombment will follow Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill.

Thomas and Jannette Tomei are not allowed to attend or be any part of the procession, as specified by the deceased.

If you wish to make a donation in his memory, Vince's favorite charities were Wounded Warrior Project, St Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Red Cross.