Carmine N. Verdi

Carmine N. Verdi 90, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning October 9, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on March 10, 1927 in Netcong, N.J. the son of Angelo and Mary (DeMucchio) Verdi. He attended Schools in New Jersey, graduating from Netcong High School in 1944.

Moving to Springfield, Vermont in 1975 Carmine was the Barber in Springfield for nearly 40 years. He held many unofficial town meetings in his barbershop over the years and counseled many on life, personal growth and how to count one’s blessings.

Carmine was once featured in the Springfield Reporter as Person of the Week for his contributions to the Springfield Community.

He is survived by his children ; Andreas Verdi and his wife Donna Salviati of Derry, N.H. , Kristine Vanwezel formerly of Keene, N.H. , Mark Verdi and his wife Gina Witalec Verdi of Wayland, MA. 8 grandchildren : Lindsay Edgerley and Olivia Robinson of Manchester, N.H. , Alexei Verdi of Haverhill, MA., Jordan Vanwezel of New York, NY., Jami Vanwezel of Keene, N.H. Benjamin, Nicholas, Eliana, and Caroline Verdi of Wayland, MA. 1 great grandchild ; Tobias Hedrick-Verdi of Haverhill, MA. Carmine’s longtime companion of 40 years Connie Bemis of Ludlow, Vt. Mother of his 3 children and good friend Alei Verdi of Wayland, MA. Also by several nieces, nephews and cousins in and around Netcong, NJ.

He was predeceased by his 2 brothers – Chester and Anthony and also by his sister Tomisina.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday October 16, 2017 at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont, Reverend Peter Williams will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield, Vermont.

Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel on Sunday afternoon October 15, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 . Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont.

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