Vincent A. Viafore, a Poughkeepsie resident, was tragically taken from us on April 19, 2015. He was 46 years young.

He was born on August 22, 1968 in Bronxville. In 1970, his family relocated to Dutchess County and settled in Wappingers Falls. Vincent attended Roy C. Ketcham High
School and was on the wrestling team while graduating in 1986 and later continuing his studies at Dutchess Community College.

He was employed for over 20 years with NYS Office of General Services Design and Construction Department as a Certified Code Enforcement Official and a Senior Project Manager.

He was an avid cook and was known for his incredible "smoked ribs." He loved the Hudson River Valley and enjoyed running the Walkway on a regular basis while participating in various billiard and volleyball leagues, as well.

He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and had a very close relationship with his nephew, Michael.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Ann (Pavone) Viafore of Poughkeepsie; his sister, Laura Rice & her husband Kevin of Poughkeepsie; his nephew, Michael T. Rice of Poughkeepsie; his niece, Melissa Rice Scott and her husband Dustin (U.S.A.F.) of New Mexico; his former wife and close friend, Suzanne Carson Viafore of Pleasant Valley; his aunts and uncles, Camille Dennett of Florida, Patricia Mazzola of Florida, Alexander & Marcia Viafore of Eastchester, Kenneth Viafore of Massachusetts, Valerie Viafore of North Carolina, and Ronald & Joy Viafore of Florida; also many cousins and other loving relatives & friends. He was predeceased by his father, Vincent T. Viafore, on July 6, 2004.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27 at St. Martin de Porres Church, 118 Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Poughkeepsie.

It is requested that all news & media outlets refrain from being present at services – not only as a courtesy to the family, but also to maintain the sanctity of the Holy Sacrifice of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538.Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. For service details, online condolences, and memorial donations, please visit Vincent's "Book of Memories" at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.