Obituary of Vincent La Iacona

La Iacona, Vincent, Jr., age 67, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Medford, MA, he was raised and lived in Bergenfield. A graduate of St. Peter's College with a BA in Political Science and Fordham University with an MA in History and Political Science, Vincent was President and Owner of Upgrades Learning, an educational software company. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church, Wyckoff. Vincent enjoyed spending leisure time reading mysteries, science fiction and biographies. He was also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Vincent is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen, to whom he was married for 38 years; his son, Vincent R., III of Jersey City; and his three sisters: Marilyn Finstein of Wyckoff, Linda La Iacona of Bergenfield, and Sylvia Razzo of Wyckoff. Friends may visit the family Monday, December 5, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 10 AM at St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church, 700 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, followed by interment at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes. Friends and family are asked to meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CancerCare, 275 7th Ave., New York, NY 10001.