Vincent "Vinny" Garabedian, 69, was called home on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Vinny was born on February 13, 1952, and was raised in Providence, Rhode Island.  Vinny's parents were both Armenian and his father was a survivor of the Armenian genocide. Vinny was proud of his Armenian heritage.

Vinny moved to Pensacola in 1983 where he met Sherry, the love of his life. Three years later they were married and Vinny began his life with Sherry. They have three wonderful children Audra, Christian and Alison. Vinny loved his family dearly and was fiercely protective of them. Vinny believed in God. He was an honest, hard-working man and instilled those values in his children. Vinny had a life-long love of music, especially the classic oldies, and enjoyed playing guitar. He did not hesitate when called to lead music at his churches. Vinny was also an avid sports fan cheering on the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Penn State University. Vinny enjoyed being the backyard barbecue master and entertaining family and friends at their home.

Vinny is preceded in death by his father, Vincent P. Garabedian, and his mother, Isabelle Ashukian Garabedian.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sherry Garabedian; son, Christian; two daughters, Alison and Audra Francis (Thomas); and grandson Daniel Francis. He is also survived by two sisters, Arlene Manoukian, Tennessee, and Roxanne Tafuri, Rhode Island; local cousins, Joan Ashukian Clayton and Lynn Ashukian Tampary (Connie), and local nephews Connor Clayton and Dino Tampary.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Lonny Hughes. Burial will follow services at Bayview Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Dino Tampary, Connor Clayton, Daniel Francis, Dick Boyden, John Fountain, and Travis Youman.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the 5th Floor ICU Staff at Sacred Heart Hospital.