Vincent John Calabrese

Saint Paul/Madison- Vincent (Vito) Calabrese, age 43, of Saint Paul, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 1:00am.

He was born on August 21, 1978, in Madison, WI, the son of John Calabrese and Theresa (Terry) Carney.  Vincent graduated from LaFollette High School in 1996 and went on to establish his own tile company Diamond Blade Tile.

Vincent loved his family and was very passionate about his Italian heritage, which he loved to show off. He had a heart of gold and was loyal to the people that he loved. He was well known throughout Madison and could make friends with anyone. He had an especially close relationship with his brother Joseph, and their connection was profound. Vincent loved animals and being outdoors. Camping and hiking were two of his favorite activities. He also liked to play pool, go to live music events and watch movies. Vince enjoyed sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also liked to have get-togethers, and he was always the life of the party. His smile would light up a room and his beautiful laughter was contagious. Vince took pride in his appearance and always matched from head to toe. He loved music and cars, especially the classics. Vince was adventurous and loved to explore new areas and try new things. He was very courageous and there were few things that Vince feared.  

Vince pursued a career as a tile setter and laying tile was his art. He loved to create things and was very talented at it. His tile projects can be found in several establishments throughout the city and some of his tile work has also been showcased by Floor 360 in Madison. He was a very hard worker, and he put his heart into everything he did.

Vince spent the last few years of his life living in Minnesota with his girlfriend Renee Meiller, her two sons, Noah and Isiah, and their dog babies. He had a beautiful soul and was loved by everyone. He will be greatly missed.

Vincent is survived by three daughters, Chalice Calabrese, Brooklyn Griswold, Lilian Legler; one son, Zahay Calabrese; girlfriend, Renee Meiller; brother, Joseph Calabrese; niece, Samantha Mielke; sister, Andrea Calabrese; mother, Theresa Carney; father, John (Maureen) Calabrese; and grandmother, Phyllis (Bernard Reilly) Carney. Vincent is further survived by many aunts, uncles and friends and other relatives.  

He was preceded in death by grandfather, John Calabrese; grandmother, Shirley Calabrese; grandfather, Richard Carney; aunt, Elaine Kimport; and cousin, Wesley Lord.

A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to:  

The Vincent Calabrese Memorial Fund

Summit Credit Union

Any Wisconsin location

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/vincent-calabrese-memorial-fund?qid=842cf81880e8449a5215111b21303cf5

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420