Obituary: Vincent J. "Jimmy" Cammarata

Vincent J. “Jimmy” Cammarata, 89 of Canton, formerly of the North End, died June 1 at the Norwood Hospital.

Born and raised in Boston, he attended English High School and Northeastern University. He was a Marine Corp Veteran of WW II. He previously worked as a clothing manufacturer for Girltown and was the owner of Cameron Sportswear.

He was a life member and former treasurer of Madonna Della Cava Society in the North End and a former member of the Pietraperzia Son’s of Italy.

He was the beloved husband of Helen C. (Perez), father of Damian G. Cammarata and his wife Joan of Canton, Connie C. Sparks and her husband Robert of Canton, Vincent C. Cammarata and his wife Linda of FL, Maria T. Cammarata and her husband Mark Byrne of Canton and Helenann Civian and her husband Jamey of Canton. Also he is survived by nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., Canton, Tuesday,  4-8 p.m. The Funeral mass will be at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Wednesday morning at 10:30. Burial St. Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale. Donations may be made in his memory to the Canton Veteran’s Service Department 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.