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April 21, 2026
Services
Friends are invited to gather with the family on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 2-5 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ. A service will take place beginning at 5 PM at the funeral home.
Vincent Demetrio Schiavone
May 13, 1940 – April 21, 2026
Vincent Demetrio Schiavone, a devoted public servant and deeply cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on May 13, 1940, to Vincent and Adeline (Giannico) Schiavone, Vincent was raised in Yonkers, New York. From an early age, he carried with him a strong sense of duty, integrity, and compassion, qualities that would guide him throughout his life. After graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy, an experience that reflected his lifelong commitment to service.
Upon returning home, Vincent met the love of his life, Ann (Anderson). Together, they built a beautiful life over 51 years of marriage, rooted in love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Though Ann predeceased him, her presence remained close to his heart always.
Vincent began his career as a corrections officer in Westchester County and then entered the police academy. He dedicated 38 years to serving the community of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, first as a police officer and later as a lieutenant. Vincent was a professor of Criminal Justice at Mercy College for many years. He was known for his fairness, integrity, and quiet strength, earning the deep respect of both his colleagues, students and the community he protected. Even in retirement, Vincent continued to give back as he served the Johnsburg, New York community with his work on the Youth Commission and eventually serving as the Municipal Court Judge for seven years.
In recent years, Vincent made his home at Brightview Senior Living in Wayne, where he formed meaningful friendships and embraced life’s simple pleasures. He especially enjoyed his poker games, music-filled happy hours, and the camaraderie of those around him. His quick wit and warm sense of humor brought joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Above all else, Vincent’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving children: Melissa Schiavone (James Rosenberg), Michele DePalma (John), and Michael Schiavone (Erika Peterson). He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Nicholas DePalma (Randi), Vincent DePalma (fiance, Sarah Farnan), Anthony DePalma, Demetrio Schiavone, and Amalyiah Rosenberg, each of whom brought him immense happiness.
He is also survived by his beloved sister, Lynn DeBuono, and his nieces: Daria DeBuono (Stephen Voland), Cathy DeBuono, and Toni Lynn DeBuono. Vincent will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to his family, his distinguished life of service, and the kindness, humility, and quiet strength that defined him. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and in the family he loved so deeply. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Tunnels to Towers Foundation in his honor.
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Friends are invited to gather with the family on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 2-5 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ. A service will take place beginning at 5 PM at the funeral home.
April 21, 2026
Services
Friends are invited to gather with the family on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 2-5 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ. A service will take place beginning at 5 PM at the funeral home.
Vincent Demetrio Schiavone
May 13, 1940 – April 21, 2026
Vincent Demetrio Schiavone, a devoted public servant and deeply cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on May 13, 1940, to Vincent and Adeline (Giannico) Schiavone, Vincent was raised in Yonkers, New York. From an early age, he carried with him a strong sense of duty, integrity, and compassion, qualities that would guide him throughout his life. After graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy, an experience that reflected his lifelong commitment to service.
Upon returning home, Vincent met the love of his life, Ann (Anderson). Together, they built a beautiful life over 51 years of marriage, rooted in love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Though Ann predeceased him, her presence remained close to his heart always.
Vincent began his career as a corrections officer in Westchester County and then entered the police academy. He dedicated 38 years to serving the community of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, first as a police officer and later as a lieutenant. Vincent was a professor of Criminal Justice at Mercy College for many years. He was known for his fairness, integrity, and quiet strength, earning the deep respect of both his colleagues, students and the community he protected. Even in retirement, Vincent continued to give back as he served the Johnsburg, New York community with his work on the Youth Commission and eventually serving as the Municipal Court Judge for seven years.
In recent years, Vincent made his home at Brightview Senior Living in Wayne, where he formed meaningful friendships and embraced life’s simple pleasures. He especially enjoyed his poker games, music-filled happy hours, and the camaraderie of those around him. His quick wit and warm sense of humor brought joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Above all else, Vincent’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving children: Melissa Schiavone (James Rosenberg), Michele DePalma (John), and Michael Schiavone (Erika Peterson). He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Nicholas DePalma (Randi), Vincent DePalma (fiance, Sarah Farnan), Anthony DePalma, Demetrio Schiavone, and Amalyiah Rosenberg, each of whom brought him immense happiness.
He is also survived by his beloved sister, Lynn DeBuono, and his nieces: Daria DeBuono (Stephen Voland), Cathy DeBuono, and Toni Lynn DeBuono. Vincent will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to his family, his distinguished life of service, and the kindness, humility, and quiet strength that defined him. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and in the family he loved so deeply. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Tunnels to Towers Foundation in his honor.
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