Vinnie is always smiling.  He loves to joke with everyone and have a big roaring laugh.  Vinnie came to live at St. John’s Villa in May of 1994.  He is the son of Melvin and Jeanne Lyden Schumer and has 3 sisters and 6 brothers. Vinnie’s parents live in Canfield, Ohio and have a winter home in Jupiter, Florida. His family remains very close to him.  He receives phone calls, cards, letters, goes on home visits and vacations with his family often.

Vinnie lives in Villa St. Francis with seven other housemates.  He participates in all the household tasks, but prefers to set the table at dinnertime.  Vinnie enjoys talking about airplanes, astronauts, and cowboys.  Vinnie also enjoys looking at his books,  talking about other cultures, and going to the movies. He has a cowboy hat and pair of boots that he loves to wear.

Vinnie maintains a busy schedule working at the Cain Wood Shop on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in the afternoon and mornings at the Villa balloon shop. Vinnie also works Monday and Wednesday in the Villa restaurant.

Vinnie is a big part of the St. John’s Villa family.  His smile and laughter will certainly bring a smile to your face and add some joy to your day.