Vince Neri, 82 of Monee, IL. passed away at home in the early morning on Thursday, September 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rocchetta al Volturno, Italy to the late Antonio and Emilia Neri. He came to the United States when he was 22 years old. Loving husband of 54 years to Carol. Father of 2 children, Vincent Anthony (Jennifer) Neri and, Carolyn (Ralph) Rebacz. Grand-Father (Papa) to Alyssa and Nicholas Neri, Nathan and Tyler Rebacz. Loving brother to Ralph (Ida) Neri, late Irma (late Antonio) Pontarelli, late Teresa (late Fiore) Centracchio, Guilia (late Giuseppe) DiFiore and Silvana Neri. Brother-in-law to Patricia Matuga. Numerous loved nieces and nephews, and so many special friends, employees and co-workers he has made throughout the years that was more like family. Vince worked at LTV Steel Co. (Republic) for 35 years until opening his own plumbing and sewer company, Vince Neri Power Rodding & Sewer Repair Construction, Inc. to current day. He was a very hard worker from early childhood and throughout his life. He passed on a high standard work ethic with his employees, David Ramerez and David Barajas as well as with his customers. He loved them like family. He loved taking care of yardwork, gardening, making wine, prosciutto and sharing it with his friends and family. Our hearts are broken and life will never be the same but his legacy will live on through all who knew him.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN (219)924-3333. A Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 12:30 pm at the Carmelite Monastery, 1628 Ridge Road, Munster, IN (219)838-7111. Entombment will be at Calumet Park Cemetery, 2305 W.73rd Ave. Merrillville, IN. (219)769-8803
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