"When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men."- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

United States Border Patrol Special Operations Supervisor Vincent "Vinny" J. Dulesky, 47, passed away on April 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife Barbie, and their children, Chloe, 25, Jaden, 19, Delilah, 11 and Gigi, 10.

Vinny was the supervisor for the Strategic Communications Department at Yuma Sector Headquarters where he headed the organization's public affairs efforts. After his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he graduated from the U.S. Border Patrol Academy Class 706 and spent the early part of his career as an agent in Ajo, Arizona and as a supervisor in Blythe, California. Vinny was known throughout the Border Patrol for his infectious
laugh, perpetual smile, and a willingness to help in time of need. Vincent J. Dulesky was born June 15, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, where he became an accomplished Gold Gloves boxer and earned a college wrestling scholarship. He completed his education at Arizona Western College and the University of Phoenix. As respected as he was in his professional life, nothing was more important to Vinny than his wife and family. He cherished his time at home, from supporting his children's activities to watching his beloved Kansas City Chiefs with daughter Gigi. Vinny also enjoyed working
on home renovation projects, cooking, growing his own farm-to-table crops and taking care of his pet chickens.