Vincent Pellechia, 60, of Springfield, MA, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born in Montclair, NJ, Vincent lived in Lincoln Park, NJ for most of his life. He was a graduate of Boonton High School and William Paterson College.

Vincent was a dedicated Health and Physical Education Teacher at The Calais School in Whippany, NJ. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he devoted countless hours to coaching and mentoring young athletes. He coached various sports for the Lincoln Park P.A.L. and also served as coach for boys' soccer and girls’ basketball at Boonton High School, soccer at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, Track and Field at Pequannock High School, and soccer at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.

Vincent was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Barbara Pellechia, and his brothers, Michael and Nicholas Pellechia. He is survived by his loving sister, Babette Reyes; his niece, Courtney Aragon; his grandniece, Isabel; and his grandnephews, Edyel and Noah.

Visiting will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Keri-Lozito Funeral Home, 125 Main Street, Lincoln Park, NJ. A Funeral Service will take place at 6:00 PM. Cremation will be private.