Vincent J. McEvoy, 90, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Windward Palms Retirement Community in Boynton Beach, Florida.   He leaves his wife of 33 years, Corinne Rome McEvoy, his daughters Geraldine (Walter) Lee of Leadville, Co, Irene (Mark) Apolinar of Boynton Beach and son Vincent J. McEvoy of Seaford, NY.  He is also survived by Step-children Kenneth (Candy) Rome, Greg (Alyson) Rome, Corinne (Edwin) Filippelli and Doug (Kerry) Rome.  He was the loving Grandfather of  Aaron (Kelly) Rome, Evan (Amanda) Rome, Jacqueline and DJ Rome, Brianne, Vincent and Danielle Apolinar, Kathryn Lee, Corinne Wu and Angelina Filippelli.

Vincent was born in the Bronx, NY on May 5,1929 and raised his family in Wantagh, NY. He was a member of St. Frances de Chantal Church and considered himself "Head Usher." He also served as a volunteer Fireman for the Wantagh Fire Department from 1959-1964.

Vincent enjoyed a long career in the newspaper industry that started with an apprenticeship as a linotype operator. After moving to Long Island, he worked at Roosevelt Press and ended his career at Long Island Newsday when he retired in May 1991.

In his forties, Vincent took up marathon running and competed in numerous marathons over the next two decades. He competed in Boston, New York City and the Long Island Marathons, earning him the nickname,  "The Champ."

Vincent will long be remembered for his generous spirit and sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 16 at St. Mark's Church 643 NE 4 ^th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to West Palm Beach VA Medical Center which provided excellent medical care after Vincent and Corinne relocated to Boynton Beach in October 2018.