Vincent C. Percenti

COLONIE – Vincent C. Percenti, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2013 after a short illness. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Russell and Rose (Bernardi) Percenti, Sr. Vincent was the proprietor of Midway Barber Shop in Colonie for thirty-eight years where he served many customers and friends. He was a volunteer firefighter and life member of the Stanford Heights Fire Dept. where he proudly served as a Fire Commissioner for twenty-three of those years and was also a member of the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192. Vincent enjoyed camping and boating with his family and friends for over fifty years on the Great Sacandaga Lake. He loved his German Shepard dogs, Midnight and Baron and we can't forget "Freckles". Vincent also enjoyed an occasional game of golf.


Vincent is the beloved husband of fifty-three years to Nancy Percenti. He is the devoted father of Michael (Darlene) Percenti of Texas and Mark (Katherine) Percenti of Glenville. Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren, Kristyn, Eryn, Aidan and Juliet. In addition to his parents, Vincent was predeceased by his brothers, Russell Percenti Jr. and John Percenti. The family wished to thank the staff of Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home for their kindness and care over the last several months.


Funeral services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Stanford Heights Fire Dept., 2240 Central Ave., Schenectady, NY 12304 or Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 in memory of Vincent C. Percenti.