Obituary of Vincent "Vince" Dolan

Vincent (Vince) Dolan, 88, of Sarasota Fl, passed away peacefully on August 31st at home surrounded by his loving children. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Peg, who predeceased him last year. He was born in Syracuse to Vincent and Marie (Gibbons) Dolan. After graduating from Cathedral high school he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. Following his service in WW II he enrolled in the first class of Le Moyne College where he met the love of his life, Peggy Corbett. They married in 1950 and raised five children. Vince spent most of his career selling residential real estate and at one time had his own agency, Dolan Real Estate. He was a man of simple pleasures, spending summers with his family camping up and down the east coast. He was an expert crossword puzzler, completing the NY Times puzzles in pen. He enjoyed people, he had the best sense of humor, and was a great storyteller. Vince had a sweet disposition and was loved by all. Vince and Peg moved to Sarasota in 2003 and thoroughly enjoyed Florida living. Besides Peg, Vince was predeceased by his loving sisters Jean Wallace and Marie Casey. He is survived by his five children, Ann (Joe) O'Hara, Martha (John O'Callahan), Mary Gosson, Vincent (Karen Reardon), and Matt. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Incarnation Church, Sarasota, September 8, at 9:30 a.m. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in Vince's memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.