Vincenzo Greco was born July 3, 1936 in Mendicino, Cosenza, Italy, and passed away October 7, 2025, in Victoria, BC.
Vince is predeceased by his parents Alfonso Greco and Maria Reda, sister and brother-in-law, Rosa and Pasquale DeCicco, and brother-in-law, Rocco Bolbo.
Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vincenza (Enza); brother-in-law, Carmelo Balbo (Lucy); sister-in-law, Bonnie; nephews, Joe, John (Beaulagh), Joseph (Amanda), Peter (Sally) and Paul; niece, Anna (Lloyd) and great-nephews, Boden and Matteo.
Vince immigrated to Canada in 1953 where he began working as a shoeshine boy. Vince took a barber course in Vancouver where he met the love of his life, Enza. After they married they moved and purchased their home in North Saanich (the “Ponderosa”) as Vince called their home. Vince owned his own barbershop for 35 years in the Saanich Peninsula.
Vince will be remembered dearly by his family and friends.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 22, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC. Entombment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Rose Carbone
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Antonietta Ritrovato Enza, ti voglia fare le mie piu sentite condoglianze.
Il Signore che CI da tanta Forza e coraggio di andare Avanti.
Un forte abbraccio.
Antonietta.
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Maria Stagnitta Gino, Marisella and family
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with Enza and the Greco family. We have many fond and loving memories of Enzo as he was quite the character. It was always fun to engage in conversations with him no matter the subject. We will always cherish his kindness, love and affection towards our family over the years. May God grant him peace in eternity and may He grant the family courage and strength to carry on without him. With our most heartfelt condolences, Gino, Marisella, Francesco, Alexis and Concettina.
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Bonnie Balbo and Family Dear Vince,
I will dearly miss all our history lessons, religious discussions, and of course political ones over the past 50 years.
Also, our history talk as you were an avid Montreal Canadians fan, and me of course a die hard Vancouver Canucks fan!
I will especially miss your “wacky” sense of humour! You loved stirring the pot!
Most of all, thank you for trying to instill the value of a dollar upon 3 nephews Joseph, Peter and Paul. As they spent many summer holidays with you and Zia Enza. Hopefully those words will resonate them.
I was blessed to say goodbye that somber Monday morning. After hearing of your passing and sharing that farewell with Zia Enza.
God bless you Uncle Vince as you climb the stairway to heaven.
Love you Always
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Amanda Platz Uncle Vince you were such a funny and loving man. Always brought a smile and good laugh to anyone in the room. Always a pleasure hearing your many stories. Your love for politics and silly antics will not be forgotten. We will miss you dearly. Rest easy in the arms of Jesus
My sincerest condolences to you Enza and Family know that Vince is now with our Lord and is at peace with all his loved ones.