Vincent J. Montone

Vincent (Vinnie) J. Montone, 33, of South Whitehall Township, passed away at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025 with loving family by his side after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Despite the challenges of his journey, he fought with determination and grace, inspiring everyone who knew him. He was the husband of Chelsea M. (King) Montone with whom he’s shared his life for 13 years. Vinnie was born in Hackettstown, NJ, and was the son of Joseph V. and Elizabeth M. (Lecko) Montone of Nazareth. Vinnie graduated from Nazareth High School in 2009, and later from East Stroudsburg University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management. Vinnie enjoyed working at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom while attending high school and college, which is where he met his future wife. He was happily employed at Fastenal Company for the past 11 years, most recently as a Regional Safety Sales Specialist, and was a member of Holy Family Parish, Nazareth. Vinnie cherished spending time with his wife and dogs, Celery and PapPap, and his family and friends. He loved hosting large BBQs at home with his wife, yearly vacations to Wildwood, NJ with his family, and spending time at the pub with friends. His interests included the Los Angeles Chargers football team, playing video games with friends around the world, metal music, and steam engine trains. Vinnie also enjoyed playing in the Pocono Flag Football League for several years. Vinnie's humor, creativity and storytelling abilities were unmatched. He embodied kindness and compassion and his love, loyalty, and thoughtful personality will truly be missed. Vincent is survived by his beloved wife, Chelsea, his loving parents Joseph and Elizabeth, his dear siblings Michael and his wife Destiny (Nagle) Montone of Schnecksville, Ann Marie and her husband Daniel Ingulli, and adored twin nephews Nathan Matthew and Anthony Vincent of Allentown. Paternal grandparents Vincent and Patricia (Lehman) Montone of Hillsborough, NJ; maternal grandmother Cecelia (Kloss) Stefanczuk of Mannville, NJ; father and mother-in-law Edward and Jacalyn (Pass) King of Allentown; brother-in-law Evan King of Whitehall. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfathers Henry Lecko and Ignacy Stefanczuk. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish in Nazareth, PA on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be considered to Cetronia Ambulance Corps. for the efforts provided to Vinnie and Chelsea while in need, as well as the National Brain Tumor Society, c/o Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown, PA 18102.