Vincent Igliozzi Passes, Patriarch of the ‘Kennedys of the 7th Ward’ UPDATED
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
For decades, the Igliozzi family has dominated the politics of Providence’s 7th Ward — once one of the most Italian wards in the city of Providence.
The dynasty was led by Vincent Igliozzi, the longtime ward chairman and father of former Providence City Councilman David Igliozzi and present Finance Chairman John Igliozzi.
Vincent was not just the political ward boss, but also the focus of much of the area's community activities over the past 40 years.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTFormer colleagues spoke of his passing.
"Vinny was always a gentleman. I had my differences with him, but we agreed on many things. He was parochial -- well-known in that circle -- and he knew how to get things done," said former City Council President and once acting Mayor and now State Representative John Lombardi.
“Everyone respected his opinion. He was incredibly politicly savvy. I feel sad for his family but he leaves behind a legacy with his family and they are a tribute to him,” said Artin Coloian, former chief of staff to Vincent ‘Buddy’ Cianci.
"Vin Igliozzi gave me an education in political grassroots and political loyalty. He loved our country and state; he loved the democratic process and the Democratic Party; and my heart goes out to his sons John and David in their time of grief," said U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse in a statement to GoLocal.
