Vincent Patrick Dethomas

In Loving Memory of Vincent Patrick DeThomas

November 24, 1934 – July 30, 2024

Vincent (Vince, Vinnie) Patrick DeThomas, 89, Severn, MD passed away on July 30, 2024, he was the beloved husband to Joyce (Reichelt) DeThomas and loving father to Dino, Deena, and Scott DeThomas.

Vincent was born on November 24, 1934, to Giuseppe Antonio and Mary (Mae) Maddellein (Head) DiTomaso, in Woonsocket, RI.  He was raised by his uncle and aunt, John and Lena Head in Woonsocket, RI.  Vincent lived most of his adult life in Maryland as a small business owner in the horse racing industry, as it was handed down to him by his Uncle John. He was a professional handicapper who owned both Jack’s Little Green Card and the New York Handicap.  He worked the tri-state racetracks.  Although Vincent had a very successful career, he was most proud to have been a United States Marine.  He served two years active duty; most people would have assumed he retired from the Marines by the way he demonstrated his patriotism for this country.  Traveling with Joyce brought him joy and although they visited family often, their cherished places to visit were Las Vegas, NV and Williamsburg, VA.  He also had a love of cars, which was one of his favorite hobbies, along with taking photos at every family event.  He took a lot of pride in his yard, he thought he had the best mowed lawn in the neighborhood.

Vincent lived a full life.  He was a foundation of kindness, generosity, love, and patience throughout his life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather whose gentle spirit, laughter and unwavering support made a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He taught us the value of kindness through his everyday actions, and his love was a guiding light that will forever illuminate our lives.Bottom of Form

Vincent is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Joyce (Reichelt) DeThomas from Baltimore, Maryland; sons, Dino DeThomas, Warwick, RI; Scott DeThomas, Colorado Springs, CO, daughter, Deena DeThomas, Seminole, FL; daughter-in-laws, Gloria Amaral, Marta DeThomas and Deena’s partner, Elizabeth Gulick; sister-in-laws, Bernice (Reichelt) Gurney, Conway, SC; Sharon (Reichelt) Smith and brother-in-law, Duane Smith, Sammamish, WA;.  He was a cherished grandfather to:  Jennifer Lowell (Mike Lowell), Burrillville, RI; Matthew DeThomas (Erin DeThomas), Bristol, RI; Casondra Wiggins (Justin Wiggins), Newark, Delaware; Haley Pennington, Orlando, FL; Lindsay Brissenden (David Brissenden), Hanover, MA; Bradley DeThomas , Colorado Springs, CO and Anna DeThomas, Colorado Springs, CO. In addition, he has seven great-grandchildren:  Emma DeThomas, Jack DeThomas, Addison Lowell, Lawston Lowell, Avianna Wiggins, Amara Wiggins, and Leona Brissenden with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joseph DeThomas and sister, Jean (Mickey) Green (DeThomas).

There will be a private military ceremony at the Crownsville veteran’s cemetery for the immediate family to pay tribute, and honor Vincent’s military service to our country.   He will be laid to rest in this location.

A Celebration of Life will also be held at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., Odenton, MD.  All who knew him are welcome to join us in honoring his memory.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122 in his name.

Though he is no longer with us, his spirit will forever remain in our hearts. Vincent leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, determination and inspiration that will continue to guide and comfort us. We will cherish the many memories and honor his life through our actions and deeds.

Cheers to a Wonderful Life – rest in peace, you will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Hospice of the Chesapeake
John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena MD 21122
Tel: 1-410-987-2003
Web: http://www.hospicechesapeake.org