Vincent D'Andrea

Vincent John D’Andrea passed from this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born November 23, 1984 in Texas to Patrick Louis D’Andrea and Wende Lea (Compton) D’Andrea, Vince was a happy-go-lucky kid with a mischievous sense of humor. A true athlete, Vince did karate, played baseball, basketball, and football, from a young age, through high school. After the family relocated to central Arkansas in 1994, Vince went on to graduate from Hall High School in 2003. He was in the Navy for a short time and after being discharged, returned to Arkansas to be close to his family.

Vince was known for his easy smile and engaging personality. His career path took him into restaurant management, but his life kept him close to the friends and family he adored. His sister Shallon, who is just 15 months older than him, was his boon companion.  Even as adults, they were in constant contact and told each other everything. He loved spending time with his younger siblings, Jerry and Ava, who adored him as well. As an adult, Vince met his soul mate and future wife, Nicole Crain, and they married in 2018. Vin was a cat person and referred to himself as the “ultimate cat daddy.” He attended New Life Church of Greater Little Rock. Vince was always looking out for the underdog, sticking up for the person being bullied, and being a truly caring human. He was funny, goofy, and totally lovable.

Vince is preceded in death by his great grandmother Thela Appling (NaNa), and grandfathers Roger Dale Compton and Vincent John D’Andrea. He is survived by his wife Nicole Ann (Crain) D’Andrea,  parents Wende D’Andrea, Patrick and Stella D’Andrea, siblings Shallon Hobby (Shawn), Jerry Fleenor, and Ava D’Andrea, grandparents Joyce Compton and Loretta Malenfont, and cats Josephine, Ranger and Lenny, along with a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 2 to 4 PM at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock. A memorial service will be held Sunday,  April 18, 2021, 1PM at New Life Church of Greater Little Rock, 8000 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you support Nicole at https://gofund.me/bb66940d

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home , 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.