Vincent Sarra

On Saturday August 18, 2012, Vincent dePaul Sarra, 79, passed away peacefully in his home town of Gulf Breeze, FL with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. Vincent was born to Minnie Hauer and Steen Sarra on June 16, 1933 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was educated at St. Michael's Parochial School, Catholic High School and Spring Hill College. He was an inspiration to all and was known for his integrity, his character and his extraordinary sense of humor. His lifelong hobby was playing music. He played Bluegrass music with the White Sands Panhandle Band for 20 years. They played popular venues across the nation, but his favorite stages were the Sunray Taco Shop and Paddy O'Leary's Irish Pub. He was a member and past president of the Pensacola Civitan Club and the Exchange Club. Vincent was also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he achieved a fourth degree status. Everyone close to Vincent knew he was an avid sports fan. In 1978 he served as the GBSA commissioner of girls' softball and he served as a coach for his children's team sports. If Vincent wasn't telling jokes he was bragging about all of his grandchildren's athletic ability. He was a member of the St Ann's Catholic Church for the past 46 years and previously served on the church Parish Council. He is survived by his wife Billie Jean Burke Sarra, and his children: Michael Q. Sarra and wife Tina, Susan A. Sarra Knapp and husband Craig, Sandra A. Sarra and Kim Vallia, Stacey A. Sarra, J. Paul Sarra and his wife Michelle; ten grandchildren Elizabeth, Kristen, Kyle, Kevyn, Christopher, Kaylen, Haleigh, Nikki, Xan, and Stella; one great grandchild Josie, and his brother Michael H. Sarra. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, FL followed by a reception at the church hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor may be made to the American Heart Association, 4400 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504 and the American Cancer Society 5401 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504.

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