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Vincent V. Sands, Sr.
January 04, 1923 to August 29, 2021
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Vincent V. Sands, Sr., 98, formerly of New Castle, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Bethel Park, PA. He was born in New Castle on January 4, 1923, a son of the late Angelo and Carrie (Bullano) Sands. He was married to the late Betty Jane (Tuscano) Sands, who died January 19, 2015.
Vincent was an Army Veteran of World War II serving in Europe. Mr. Sands was a member of VFW Post 315 and was past Commander of the Post. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an avid Notre Dame and Steelers fan. Mr. Sands was a tool and die maker retiring from Johnson Bronze after over 30 years.
He is survived by two sons, Angelo Sands and his wife, Patricia Liehr, of Boca Raton, FL, and Vincent V. Sands, Jr. and wife, Terry, of McMurray, PA, one brother, John Sands of Sharon, PA, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Rose Passarette, Sue Bianchi, Frances Sands, Mary Jane Sands, and Mary Stone.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform Military Funeral Rights at the cemetery. Family is asking for all visitors to wear masks at viewing and funeral.
Give Vincent eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort for our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
