Vincent Paul Broderick

Martinez, GA – Entered into our Lord’s Kingdom on the 9th of January, 2023, Age 90, loving husband of Helen Castaldo Broderick. Vince passed peacefully with his family around him after a short illness.

Vince left behind his wife of 68 years, Helen, his children Kathryn Salazar (John), Vincent Broderick (Elizabeth), Pamela Noblett (Les) and Ruth Barry (Kurt) and has joined in heaven with his deceased son Steven Broderick (Beatriz). He also left behind 9 grandchildren Amy Obermeyer (Ben), Jeffrey Salazar (Michelle), Kristen Taylor, Rebecca Noblett, Wesley Broderick, Matthew Salazar (Sameen), Laura Conoly (Clint), Steven Collins, Natalie Broderick and 6 great grandchildren Emmalyn Kaye Taylor 9, Easton Bradley Taylor 5, Eva Kate Obermeyer 3, Henry James Conoly 2, Luke Obermeyer 10 months and another on the way.
Vince is also survived by a sister Stephanie. Besides his beloved Steven, Vince is also preceded in death by sisters Lottie, Nellie, Helen, Theresa, Mary, Sophia, and his brother Stanley.

Vince was born December 22, 1932 of Aniela Bula and Vincent W Broderick in Middletown, Ct. He grew up fishing the Connecticut River with his brother, instilling his deep lifelong love of outdoor sports. Vince went fishing and hunting wherever he was. He enjoyed sharing this passion with his children, sons-in-law and grandchildren whenever he could and instilled in them a deep respect for wildlife and nature. He also exceled at sports in High School. Vince attended The Teacher’s College of Connecticut, where he excelled in football and track. About that time he met the love of his life, Helen, and they were married in 1954. Shortly after, Vince was drafted into the Army and after basic training, deployed to Germany where they started their family. They also lived in Augusta, Falls Church (VA), Anchorage, and Aberdeen (MD). He was in The Signal Corp and Military Intelligence. Vince served two tours in Vietnam where he earned The Bronze Star for saving a life under fire and The Purple Heart. Not only was Vince a hero to his family, but also to The United States of America. He retired from active service as a Master Sergeant in 1976, settled in Augusta, and ran a successful HVAC business before coming to full retirement. He was active at St. Joseph Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church and in the Lion’s Club where he served as President. Vince loved his Family, his God and his Country, remaining a true Patriot till the end.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) or St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass officiated by The Reverend Mike Ingram will be held on Friday January 13, 2023 at 11AM, St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4921 Columbia Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813.
Visitation with the family will be at 10AM immediately prior to the service in the church. A reception will follow the service in the church social hall.