Vincent C. Ireton Jr. ("Sonny") 94, lifelong resident of Rockfall, died Thursday November 23, 2023 at Apple Rehabilitation in Middletown.  He was the beloved husband of the late Bernice (Misliwy/Mysling) Ireton. He was born in Middletown, the son of the late Vincent C. Ireton, Sr. and Marie C. (Dominic) Ireton.

He spent his childhood and young adulthood in Portland and left Portland to live in Rockfall upon his marriage to Bernice in 1952.  Their marriage would last 65 years.  He was employed for 48 years by the EIS Brake Parts Division of Standard Motor products.  Vinny was a member of St. Colman Church in Rockfall and during his retirement he was an alter server for daily and funeral masses for many years under Reverends Robert Cronin, Lester Morris, Gregory Galvin, Gregory Mullaney, Anthony DiMarco, Michael Giannitelli, James Sucholet and Jan Swiderski. Vinny could also be counted upon by family and friends to lend a hand to work on any project that required an extra hand.

A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Vinny will be profoundly missed by his daughter Catherine Porter and her husband Malcom, son John Ireton Sr., grandchildren Stacey Campanella and her husband Michael, John Ireton, Jr. and great-grandson Parker Jayne and his father Brendan Jayne.  Vinny was predeceased by his daughter in law Robin (DellaCamera) Ireton and also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He will be especially missed by nephew David Tokarz and his partner Pat Thompson.  Vinny's family would also like to recognize Vinny's Rockfall neighbors Warren and Lorraine Hubbard and Jeff and Michelle Mazzetta.  Warren could always be counted upon to help trouble shoot and fix any piece of household or garden equipment that needed attention while Jeff and Michelle would always take care of snow clearing, lawn mowing and cooking.  Also, David, Pat, Warren and Lorraine could always be found at Apple Rehabilitation every Sunday afternoon visiting and laughing with Vinny.

A lifelong sports fan, Vinny was an especially avid Notre Dame football fan and during the college football season, could always be expected to be in front of the television or near a radio following the Fighting Irish.  Vinny's early introduction to sports as a young man came from his association with his many friends who met evenings in Middletown's north end area.  One of his best friends was a young man named Guglielmo Papaleo who would one day become the famous featherweight boxing champion "Willie Pep".  Vinny also enjoyed league bowling and playing cards at the seasonal card tournaments held at the Kosciuszko Society in Rockfall.

Vinny's family would like to thank the staff at Apple Rehabilitation in Middletown, especially Angel (CNA) and nurses Debbie, Tieita, Tracy, and Kayonna.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (Dec. 2nd)  with a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Colman Church, Hubbard St., Middlefield.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Middletown. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Colman. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 272 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.