55-952: This article is about people bearing the name Vincent . For other uses, see Vincent (disambiguation) . [REDACTED] Look up Vincent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Vincent [REDACTED] Saint Vincent (right) Pronunciation English: / ˈ v ɪ n s ə n t / French: [vɛ̃sɑ̃] Gender Male Origin Word/name Latin Meaning conquering , winning Other names Nickname(s) Vince , Vinny , Vinnie , Vin Related names Vincentius, Vicente , Vincente , Vincenzo , Vincenza , Vincenzi , Vincentia, Vincențiu , Vinko , Vikentije , Vikenty, Vikentiy Vinci , Vance Vincent ( Latin : Vincentius )
110-591: A candidate for one of Rhode Island's U.S. Senate seats, aiming to expand the Republican Party's ethnic votership. Cianci clashed behind the scenes with John Chafee over Rhode Island's Republican nomination for the Senate seat. Chafee was elected to the Senate in 1976 and Cianci was re-elected as Mayor of Providence as a Republican in 1978. Cianci ran for governor in 1980, losing out to incumbent J. Joseph Garrahy . After this loss, Cianci drifted away from
165-403: A charismatic and media-savvy politician. Cianci's propensity to attend parades, weddings, public events, and backyard neighborhood barbecues prompted a common joke that Cianci would jump to "attend the opening of an envelope". Cianci was revered by many residents of Providence, credited with the revitalizing of the city's economy and image. In the mid- to late 1970s, Cianci became a rising star in
220-647: A job in marketing and sales for the XV Beacon, a luxury hotel in Boston. However, he ultimately chose to return to Rhode Island and began work at the 903 Residences in Providence. On the animated sitcom Family Guy (set in Rhode Island), Chris attended Buddy Cianci Junior High School. One episode released in 2005 was titled " Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High ". On September 20, 2007, Cianci returned to
275-635: A man Cianci believed was romantically involved with his ex-wife. His second stint as mayor ended when he was forced to resign following his conviction for one count of racketeering conspiracy, and he served four years in federal prison. Cianci was first elected mayor as the candidate of the Republican Party . While in office, he declared himself an independent and, as of 2009 , he said that he had no party affiliation. On his radio show in June 2014, Cianci announced that he would run for mayor again. He
330-719: A private school on the East Side of Providence . There, he became the roommate of Adrian Hendricks, the first Black student to attend the prestigious school. Later, Cianci transferred schools and would earn a bachelor's degree in government at Fairfield University . Cianci earned a master's degree in Political Science at Villanova University and a Juris Doctor at Marquette University Law School in 1966. Cianci also held honorary doctorates awarded by Fairfield University (his alma mater), Johnson & Wales University , Roger Williams University , and, most recently, from
385-522: A robot in the 1979 Disney film The Black Hole Vincent Law, a main character in the series Ergo Proxy . Vincent, "The Beast" from Beauty and the Beast (1987 TV series) , played by Ron Perlman Vincent Freeman, the protagonist of the 1997 film Gattaca Vincent Keller, "The Beast" from Beauty and the Beast (2012 TV series) , played by Jay Ryan Vincent Benedict, in the 1988 film Twins , played by Danny DeVito Vinnie Patterson , from
440-406: A song titled "Buddy Cianci" on November 4, 2014. His campaign was unsuccessful and he lost narrowly to Democrat Jorge Elorza , conceding the election on November 4. In January 2014, Cianci was diagnosed with colon cancer. Cianci died on January 28, 2016, at the age of 74. He had been taken to the hospital the previous day after experiencing abdominal pain while filming his television show, On
495-405: A special assistant attorney general in 1969. The position was part-time but prestigious. In 1972, Cianci backed up lead prosecutor Irving Brodsky in the trial of mob boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca . Patriarca was found not guilty, but Cianci won praise as an Italian American fighting "The Mob" , when the film The Godfather painted an unflattering image of Italian Americans. In 1973, he became
550-546: A special election was held to name a replacement. Cianci attempted to run in the election under the rubric that he had been convicted of a felony but received a five-year suspended sentence rather than being sent to prison. After a few weeks, it was decided by the Rhode Island Supreme Court that Cianci could not run in the special election, because the legislative intent was that the convicted incumbent could not succeed himself in office. The special election
605-1545: A speed skater and track cyclist Vincent de Nardi (born 1967), French water polo player Vincent Dias Dos Santos (born 1990), Luxembourgish cyclo-cross cyclist Vincent Favretto (born 1984), French pole vaulter Vincent Feigenbutz (born 1995), German professional boxer Vincent Hermance (born 1984), French mountain bike trials cyclist Vincent C Y Ho (born 1990), horse racing jockey Vincent Gagnon (born 1981), Canadian retired racquetball player Vincent Garos (born 1982), retired French sailor Vincent Gauthier-Manuel (born 1986), French alpine skier and Paralympic athlete Vincent Hancock (born 1989), American Olympic shooter Vinnie Hinostroza (born 1994), American hockey player Vincent Hoppezak (born 1999), Dutch road and track cyclist Vincent Keymer (born 2004), German chess player Vincent Mumo Kiilu (born 1982), Kenyan sprint runner and hurdler Vincent Kipchumba (born 1990), Kenyan long-distance runner Vincent Koch (born 1990), South African professional rugby union player Vincent Kriechmayr (born 1991), Austrian World Cup alpine ski racer Vincent Laigle (born 1973), French badminton player Vincent Lange (born 1974), German volleyball player Vincent Lau (born 1996), Hong Kong road cyclist Vincent Lavenu (born 1956), French former professional road bicycle racer Vincent Lecavalier (born 1980), Canadian former National Hockey League player Vincent Le Dauphin (born 1976), retired French athlete who specialised in
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#1732765894348660-730: A weekly political segment called Your Attention Please , which was renamed Buddy TV. The timeslot became a daily segment in July 2008, and was renamed The World According to Buddy as of May 2011. His position at WLNE began on November 1, 2007. Cianci also hosted the station's weekend public affairs program On the Record with Buddy Cianci . He began in October 2008 as cohost of the program with WLNE weeknight anchor John DeLuca and became solo host in May 2011. Cianci became eligible to run for mayor again in
715-694: Is a male given name derived from the Roman name Vincentius, which is derived from the Latin word vincere ( to conquer ). People with the given name [ edit ] Artists [ edit ] Vincent Apap (1909–2003), Maltese sculptor Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Munier (born 1976), French wildlife photographer Saints [ edit ] Vincent of Saragossa (died 304), deacon and martyr, patron saint of Lisbon and Valencia Vincent, Orontius, and Victor (died 305), martyrs who evangelized in
770-487: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Vincent (disambiguation) Vincent is a masculine given name. Vincent may also refer to: Vincent Cianci Vincent Albert " Buddy " Cianci Jr. ( / s i ˈ æ n s i / , see- AN -see ; Italian pronunciation: [ˈtʃantʃi] , CHAHN -chee ; April 30, 1941 – January 28, 2016) was an American politician, attorney, radio talk show host, and political commentator who served as
825-800: The Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix , in Burlington County, New Jersey . Cianci appealed the conviction to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit but was unsuccessful. In August 2005, Cianci made a request for early release but was denied. Cianci was released from prison on May 30, 2007, to a halfway house near Northeastern University in Boston . Upon his initial release from federal prison, he had already secured
880-637: The HBO series, Entourage . Vincent Corleone , in The Godfather Part III Vincent Vega , a main character in the film Pulp Fiction Vincent, a contract killer in the 2004 film Collateral , played by Tom Cruise Lt. Vincent Hanna, a Robert Homicide Detective killer in the 1995 film Heat , played by Al Pacino Vincent MacKenna, in St. Vincent , played by Bill Murray V.I.N.CENT (Vital Information Necessary CENTralized),
935-483: The Irish-American Democratic machine, Cianci won his first election by 709 votes. Cianci became the city's first Italian-American Republican mayor, ending a 150-year "power monopoly" held by Irish Democrats. At the age of 33 years, 10 months and seven days, he was then the city's youngest mayor and the first Republican to lead that heavily Democratic city since 1939. Cianci was well known to be
990-821: The Southern New England School of Law . Cianci enlisted in the United States Army on November 29, 1966. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Military Police Corps on April 24, 1967. He served on active duty until 1969 and then in the Army Reserve as a civil affairs officer through 1972. After being admitted to the Rhode Island Bar Association in 1967, Cianci was hired by Rhode Island Attorney General Herbert F. DeSimone as
1045-638: The mayor of Providence, Rhode Island from 1975 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 2002. Cianci was the longest-serving mayor of Providence, having held office for over 21 years. Cianci was twice elected Mayor of Providence. Earlier in his career, he served as a state prosecutor in the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. Cianci was forced to resign from office during both mayoral tenures due to felony convictions. His first administration ended in 1984 when he pleaded no contest to charges brought against him involving kidnapping and torturing
1100-883: The 1982 short stop-motion movie Vincent by Tim Burton Vincent, the main villain of Over the Hedge Vincent Gallagher, a private investigator in the TV series Vincent Vince Noir , one of the main characters of the British comedy show The Mighty Boosh See also [ edit ] Vincint (born 1991), American musician Veni, vidi, vici (literally "I came; I saw; I conquered") Victor (name) (literally "winner" or "conqueror") Nike (mythology) / Victoria (mythology) References [ edit ] ^ "Vincent" (in Swedish). Swedish Institute for Language and Folklore. Archived from
1155-839: The 3000 metres steeplechase Vincent Le Quellec (born 1975), French former track cyclist Vincent Libert , Belgian sports shooter Vincent Limare (born 1992), French judoka Vincent Luis (born 1989), French professional triathlete Vincent Lynch (cyclist) (born 1968), Barbadian former cyclist Vincent Matheron (born 1998), French skateboarder Vincent Matthews (athlete) (born 1947), American former sprinter Vincent Millot (born 1986), French tennis player Vincent Milou (born 1996), regular-footed French professional skateboarder Vincent Pelluard (born 1990), French-Colombian cyclist Vincent Pelo (born 1988), French rugby union player Vince Phillips (born 1963), American boxer and former IBF champion Vincent Morris Scheer (1904–1986), light welterweight champion boxer under
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#17327658943481210-495: The 4-year period." In 1996, Cianci pushed to create an arts and entertainment district in downtown Providence by offering income and sales tax breaks to attract artists to downtown. Cianci said the tax breaks were part of an arts-centered economic development strategy. The idea was to develop an image of Providence as an "artist-friendly" city; this would attract not only artists but also well-educated workers, high-technology firms, economic development, and tourism. The strategy
1265-401: The 5000 metres Vincent Chiu (born 1998), American badminton player Vince Clarke (cricketer) (born 1971), English former cricketer Vincent Clerc (born 1981), former French rugby union player Vincent Confait (born 1959), Seychellois sprinter Vincent Defrasne (born 1977), former French biathlete Vincent De Haître (born 1994), Canadian dual-sport athlete competing as both
1320-541: The Australian soap opera Home and Away , played by Ryan Kwanten Vinnie Pappalardo, a villain from the video game Lego City Undercover , voiced by John Guerrasio Vincent Valentine , from Final Fantasy VII Vincent Crabbe , in the Harry Potter series Vincent Phantomhive, in the anime Black Butler Vincent Nightray, from the anime/manga Pandora Hearts Vinz Clortho, Keymaster of Gozer, in
1375-3516: The English hard rock band UFO Vinnie Paul (1964–2018), American rock/metal drummer, founding member of the band Pantera Vincent Peirani (born 1980), French jazz accordionist, vocalist and composer Vinnie Vincent (born 1952), American rock/metal guitarist, formerly with Kiss As Vince Vince Clarke (born 1960), English musician, part of Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly, Erasure, VCMG Vince Gill (born 1957), American country music singer, songwriter and musician Vince Guaraldi (1928–1976), American jazz musician and pianist Vince Hill (1934–2023), English singer Vince Martin (singer) (1937–2018), American folk singer and songwriter Vince Neil (born 1961), American lead singer of rock band Mötley Crüe Writers [ edit ] Vincent Harding (July 25, 1931 – May 19, 2014), American historian and civil rights activist Vincent O'Sullivan (American writer) (1868–1940), American short story writer, poet and critic Vincent O'Sullivan (New Zealand poet) (born 1937), New Zealand poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, critic and editor Vincent Cronin (1924–2011), British biographer Vince Powell (1928–2009), British sitcom writer Vincent Waller , American writer and storyboard artist who worked on SpongeBob SquarePants Other [ edit ] George Vincent Orange (1935–2012), New Zealand historian best known for his military biographies Vincent, Prince of Denmark (born 2011) Vincent Henry Ludovici Anthonisz , Sri Lankan Burgher physician and military officer Vincent Astor (1891–1959), American businessman and philanthropist Vincent Bolloré (born 1952), French billionaire businessman Vincent Cobée (born 1968/1969), French businessman, CEO of Citroën Vincent Connare (born 1960), American type designer and former Microsoft employee Vincent Crawford (born 1950), American economist Vincent du Vigneaud (1901–1978), American biochemist Vincent DeDomenico (1915–2007), American entrepreneur Bernard Vincent Finnigan , Australian politician Vincent F. Hendricks (born 1970), Danish philosopher and logician Vincent Kane (born 1935), Welsh broadcaster and writer Vincent Kling (architect) (1916–2013), American architect Vincent Krassousky (1902–1948), Ukrainian cartoonist Vincent Lo (born 1948), chairman of Hong Kong–based building-materials and construction firm Vincent DePaul Lynch (1927-1984), pharmacology and toxicology professor Vincent Mai , American businessman and philanthropist Vincent Marotta (1924–2015), American businessman, investor and philanthropist Vincent Pons (born 1983), French economist Vincent Cartledge Reddish (1926–2015), British astronomer Vincent Sardi Jr. (1915–2007), American restaurateur Vincent Sardi Sr. (1885–1969), American restaurateur Vincent Scully (1920–2017), American art historian Vincent Tan (born 1952), Malaysian Chinese businessman and investor Vincent Tchenguiz (born 1956), Iranian-British entrepreneur Vincent Viola (born 1956), American billionaire businessman and U.S. Army veteran Vincent Wardell (1903–1990), Australian businessman, manufacturer and company director Vincent Zarrilli (1932–2018), American businessman Fictional characters [ edit ] Vincent Chase (born 1976), fictional American actor and director from
1430-643: The Fleet Skating Center. He also helped to orchestrate the establishment of the summer weekend festivals known as WaterFire in downtown Providence, which continues to bring up to 100,000 people to the downtown area alone on the summer nights it takes place. In 1995, Cianci launched a brand of tomato sauce, "Mayor's Own Marinara Sauce ." It was claimed that proceeds from sales were "Benefiting Providence School Children" and helped hundreds of students attend college. However, an August 2014 Associated Press report found that "in recent years, no money from
1485-4798: The Nguyen, 1732–1773), Vincent Duong, Vincent Tuong, and Vincent Yen Do of the Vietnamese Martyrs Vincent Pallotti (1795–1850), Italian ecclesiastic Politicians and government officials [ edit ] Vincent Auriol (1884–1966), French politician who served as President of France from 1947 to 1954 Vincent Bru (born 1955), French politician Sir John Vincent "Vince" Cable (born 1943), British politician Vincent Candelora , American businessman, lawyer, and politician Vince Catania (born 1977), Australian politician Vincent Cianci (1941–2016), American politician Vincent B. Dixie (born 1973), American businessman and politician Vincent Fang (entrepreneur) (born 1943), politician in Hong Kong Vince Martin (politician) (1920–2001), Australian politician Vincent Massey (1887–1967), Canadian lawyer, diplomat and 18th Governor General of Canada Vincent Orange (born 1957), American politician and attorney Vincent Perera (1918–1993), Sri Lankan Sinhala politician, Mayor of Colombo from 1965-1966 Vincent Pierre (born 1964), American politician Vincent Rolland (born 1970), French politician Vincent Seitlinger (born 1987), French politician Vincent Stuart de Silva Wikramanayake (1876–1953), Sri Lankan Sinhala lawyer and politician In sports [ edit ] American football [ edit ] Vince Biegel (born 1993), American football player Vinnie Clark (born 1979), American former National Football League player Vince Courville (born 1959), American former National Football League player Vince Dooley (1932–2022), American former football coach Vincent Gray (American football) (born 1999), American National Football League player Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) American former National Football League player and former Major League Baseball player. Vince Lombardi (1913–1970), American National Football League player, coach and executive Vince Promuto (1938–2021), American National Football League player Vincent Taylor (American football) (born 1994), American football player Vinny Testaverde (born 1963), American former National Football League quarterback Vince Warren (born 1963), American former National Football League player Vince Wilfork (born 1981), American former National Football League player Association football [ edit ] Vincent Aboubakar (born 1992), Cameroonian professional footballer Vincent Bossou (born 1986), Togolese footballer Vincent Candela (born 1973), French football player Vincent Enyeama (born 1982), Nigerian former footballer Vincent Kompany (born 1986), Belgian former footballer Vincent Lamy (born 1999), Canadian soccer player Vincent Nogueira (born 1988), French former professional footballer Vincent Rabiega (born 1995), professional footballer Vincent Rüfli (born 1988), Swiss professional footballer Vincent Sierro (born 1995), Swiss professional footballer Baseball [ edit ] Vince Coleman (born 1961), American former Major League Baseball player Vince DiMaggio (1912–1986), American Major League Baseball player, older brother of Joe and Dom DiMaggio Vin Scully (1927–2022), American sportscaster, called Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers games from 1950 to 2016 Basketball [ edit ] Vincent Askew (born 1966), American former professional basketball player Vince Carter (born 1977), National Basketball Association player Vincent Collet (born 1963), French basketball coach Vincent Kesteloot (born 1995), Belgian professional basketball player Vincent Masingue (born 1976), French former professional basketball player Vincent Mendy (basketball) (born 1983), French professional basketball player Vincent Nguyen (basketball) (born 1995), Vietnamese-Dutch professional basketball player Vincent Poirier (born 1993), French professional basketball player Vincent Rivaldi Kosasih (born 1996), Indonesian basketball player Vincent Sanford (born 1990), American basketball player Vincent Yarbrough (born 1981), American former professional basketball player Wrestling [ edit ] Vince McMahon (born 1945), American professional wrestling promoter and owner, chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment Vince McMahon Sr. (1914–1984), American professional wrestling promoter, father of
1540-586: The Pyrenees Vincent of Digne (died 379), French bishop of Digne Vincent of Lérins (died 445), Church father, Gallic author of early Christian writings Vincent Madelgarius (died 677), Benedictine monk who established two monasteries in France Vincent Ferrer (1350–1419), Valencian Dominican missionary and logician Vincent de Paul (1581–1660), Catholic priest who served the poor Vicente Liem de la Paz (Vincent Liem
1595-637: The Record with Buddy Cianci , at the WLNE-TV studio. Thousands of people viewed Cianci's open casket as his body lay in state for two days in Providence City Hall , the first mayor to be so honored since Thomas Doyle in 1886. A horse-drawn carriage carried his casket through the city during a snowstorm on February 8, as it made its way to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul where Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Joseph Tobin presided over
1650-531: The Republican Party after he was not given an appointment in the Reagan administration despite his support of Ronald Reagan and intimations by Reagan's campaign manager, John Sears . In 1982, he was reelected as Mayor of Providence as an independent. During his first tenure in office, Buddy Cianci often clashed with the Providence City Council over issues such as the municipal budget. Cianci
1705-1084: The above Vinny Marseglia (born 1986), known as Vincent in ROH Virgil (wrestler) (born 1962), known as Vincent in WCW Other sports [ edit ] Vinnie Anderson (born 1979), New Zealand rugby league footballer Vincent Astrolabio (born 1997), Filipino professional boxer Vincent Bachet (born 1978), professional French ice hockey defenceman Vincent Barnes (born 1960), South African first-class cricketer Vincent Barteau (born 1962), former French road racing cyclist Vincent Berger (born 1967), French sailor Vincent Blatchford (1906–1976), English table tennis player Vincent Boury (born 1969), French table tennis player Vincent Brewster (born 1940), Barbadian cricketer Vincent Carrara (born 1905, date of death unknown), French racing cyclist Vincent Casse (born 1994), Belgian acrobatic gymnast Vincent Chepkok (born 1988), Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specializes in
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1760-440: The airwaves on local Providence AM radio station WPRO, hosting a weekday talk show. He said that he had no plans to run for political office again, although he had not entirely ruled it out when pressed on the issue. On October 24, 2007, Cianci appeared on WLNE-TV ABC6 to announce that in addition to his radio show, he was joining the television station as chief political analyst and contributing editor. The work included moderating
1815-454: The case: "Clearly, there is a feeling in city government in Providence that corruption is tolerated. In this mayor's two administrations, there has been more corruption in the City of Providence than in the history of this state." Much of the trial was focused around a video tape showing top Cianci aide Director of Administration Frank A. Corrente taking a bribe. NBC reporter Jim Taricani aired
1870-558: The fall of 1974, Cianci narrowly beat incumbent Mayor Joseph A. Doorley Jr. on an anti-corruption campaign. Cianci was helped by a revolt of Democrats upset with Doorley's administration. Cianci presented himself as a visionary reformer, outlining plans to revive an economically troubled downtown, rebuild the waterfront, restore blighted neighborhoods, create parks, and improve schools. Positioning himself as "the Anti-Corruption candidate," an Italian-American candidate taking on
1925-700: The film Ghostbusters Vincent Brooks, the main character of the 2011 Atlus video game Catherine Vincent, a main character in the 2015 film Disorder , played by Matthias Schoenaerts Father Vincent, in Silent Hill 3 Vincent, Walt's dog in Lost Vincent Dorin, a character from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Vincent Sinclair , a character from House of Wax Vincent Nigel-Murray , one of Dr. Brennan’s "squinterns" from Bones Vincent Malloy, central character of
1980-429: The man had been romantically involved with his wife, from whom Cianci was separated at the time. Both DeLeo and Cianci's estranged wife disputed the relationship. Cianci and his driver were charged with kidnaping, beating, and torturing Deleo. Providence municipal regulations prohibit a convicted felon from holding public office. Ironically, Cianci had promulgated that rule a few years earlier. After Cianci's resignation,
2035-480: The mononym Vincent Vincent Jamal Staples (Born 1993), American rapper St. Vincent (musician) , stage name of American indie rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Annie Clark (born 1982) Vinnie Amico (born 1969), American multi-genre drummer, long-standing member of jam band moe. Vinnie Bell (1932–2019), American session guitarist Vinnie Colaiuta (born 1956), an American session drummer Vinnie Moore (born 1964), American guitarist and member of
2090-404: The national Republican Party . After being introduced by Bob Dole , Cianci made an address at the 1976 Republican convention. There was talk of him being the first Italian-American vice president. Cianci was also seriously considered for a federal Cabinet seat in the second Gerald Ford administration, had Ford been elected in 1976. After Ford's loss to Jimmy Carter , Cianci promoted himself as
2145-570: The opening line "Starry Starry Night" "Vincent" (Sarah Connor song) , 2019 pop song "Vincent", a song by Car Seat Headrest from their 2016 album Teens of Denial Music artists [ edit ] as Vincent Vincent (music producer) (born 1995), Canadian electronic music producer and pianist (born Robert Hughes) Vincent Lübeck (1654–1740), German Baroque-era composer of organ music Vincent Persichetti (1915–1987), American composer, teacher and pianist Vincent Pontare (born 1980), Swedish singer and songwriter, known also by
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2255-564: The prosecutor of the Rhode Island Attorney General's Anti-Corruption Strike Force, a position he held until his first election as mayor in 1974. As part of this task force, Cianci was involved in an investigation of Providence Mayor Joseph A. Doorley Jr. Cianci gained a reputation as an anti-corruption crusader. During this time, Cianci gained political experience working on Attorney General Herbert DeSimone's unsuccessful campaigns for governor in 1970 and 1972. In
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2310-1395: The ring name Mushy Callahan Vincent Spadea (born 1974), tennis player from the United States Vince O'Sullivan (born 1957), American racewalker Vincent Reed (born 1940), English cricketer Vincent Reffet (1984–2020), French BASE jumper, skydiver, wingsuit flyer, and jetman Vincent Ricard (born 1985), French bobsledder Vincent Richards (1903 – 1959), American tennis player Vincent Riendeau (diver) (born 1996), Canadian elite diver Vincent Roberge (born 1997), Canadian curler Vincent Rousseau (born 1962), former long-distance runner from Belgium Vincent Salazard (1909–1993), French racing cyclist Vincent Soler (1928–2012), Algerian racing cyclist Vincent ter Schure (born 1979), Dutch Paralympic cyclist Vincent Trocheck (born 1993), American professional ice hockey center Vincent Vitetta (1925–2021), French cyclist Vincent Vittoz (born 1975), French former cross-country skier, non-commissioned officer and coach Vincent Voorn (born 1984), Dutch show jumper Vincent Winn (born 1966), former English cricketer Vincent Wong (born 1990), badminton player of Chinese-Indonesian descent Vincent Zhou (born 2000), American figure skater Vincent Zouaoui-Dandrieux (born 1980), French long-distance runner who specialises in
2365-450: The sauce's sales has been donated to Cianci's charity scholarship fund." From 2009 to 2012, the sauce made a total of $ 3 in income, longtime Cianci adviser Charles Mansolillo told the AP. In 2009, they lost $ 2,200 on the sauce, Mansolillo said. The following year, they made $ 2,974, while in 2011, they lost $ 2,969. In 2012, they made $ 2,198 profit, he said. That adds up to a profit of just $ 3 during
2420-403: The sentencing. Between his sentencing and the start of his jail term, Cianci resumed his radio career hosting a midday show with former Providence radio host (and former director of communications to Governor Don Carcieri ) Steve Kass on AM talk station WPRO . After some legal wrangling, Cianci's lawyers managed to have him sent to prison closer to Rhode Island, and Cianci served his sentence at
2475-1842: The steeplechase Actors and directors [ edit ] Vincent Cassel (born 1966), French actor Vincent Corazza , Canadian voice actor Vincent D'Onofrio (born 1959), American actor, director, producer, writer, and singer Vincent Gallo (born 1961), American actor, director and musician George Vincent "Vince" Gilligan , (born 1967), American writer, director, and producer Vincent Guastaferro (born 1950), American film, stage and television actor Vince Howard (1929–2002), American film and television actor Vinnie Jones (born 1965), British actor and former footballer Vincent Kartheiser (born 1979), American actor Vincent Klyn (born 1960), New Zealand-born American professional surfer and actor Vincent Kok (born 1965), Hong Kong actor and film director Vincent Martella (born 1992), American actor, singer, and musician Vincente Minnelli (1903–1986), American director, best known for directing classic movie musicals Vincent Pastore (born 1946), American actor Vincent Piazza (born 1976), American actor, singer, and producer Vincent Price (1911–1993), American actor best known for his performances in horror films Vincent Regan (born 1966), British actor Vincent Schiavelli (1948-2005), American actor his tall stature Vincent Sherman (1906–2006), American director and actor Vincent Tong (voice actor) (born 1980), Canadian actor Vincent Vaas (1922–2004), Sri Lankan Sinhala actor Vince Vaughn (born 1970), American actor Vincent Wong (born 1983), Hong Kong actor and singer Vincent Young (actor) (Born 1965), American actor Vincent Zhao (born 1972), Chinese actor and martial artist In music [ edit ] Songs [ edit ] "Vincent" (Don McLean song) , 1972 folk rock song with
2530-400: The tape on local television station WJAR , and he was sentenced to six months of house arrest for refusing to reveal his sources to the court. Cianci did not maintain a low profile after the indictment but poked fun at the investigation, code-named " Operation Plunder Dome ". Nine people (including Cianci) were convicted in the trials, which were presided over by Judge Ernest C. Torres . Cianci
2585-561: The television show Providence . During Cianci's second run as mayor, beginning in 1991, the city of Providence entered its "Renaissance phase". During his tenure, Providence became visibly cleaner and more tourist-friendly. Cianci brought the Providence Bruins hockey team to Rhode Island from Maine and pushed to further several projects in the city, including new hotels, the Providence Place shopping mall and
2640-620: The year 2012, three years after his probation ended (due to the provisions of the 1986 Rhode Island constitutional amendment, aptly named "the Buddy amendment"). The next election in which Cianci would have been eligible to run was the November 2014. In 2010, Cianci was quoted as saying that he was "taking a good look" at running for the U.S. House seat to be vacated by Democrat Patrick J. Kennedy . He did not declare his candidacy. In May 2014, Cianci, after being successfully treated for cancer,
2695-511: Was acquitted of 26 out of 27 charges, including bribery, extortion, and mail fraud, but he was found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, running a corrupt criminal enterprise. In September 2002, Cianci was sentenced to serve five years in federal prison by Judge Torres, who opted for a higher sentence than the minimum required by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Cianci was forced by law to resign immediately following
2750-401: Was cleared by his doctors to run for mayor in the 2014 November election. On June 25, Cianci declared his candidacy for Mayor of Providence as an independent. In August, he named former Cianci staffer Cyd McKenna as his campaign manager and Dee Dee Witman as his finance chair, alongside other former staffers Charles Mansolillo and Beryl Kenyon. Providence hip-hop artist Zumo Kollie released
2805-526: Was copied as a model by Baltimore and other cities. In 1998 , Cianci ran again for reelection, unopposed on the ballot. The popular Cianci had never lost a mayoral election, until losing to Jorge Elorza in November 2014 . Cianci was indicted in April 2001 on federal criminal charges of racketeering , conspiracy , extortion , witness tampering , and mail fraud . Several other Providence city officials were also indicted. Judge Ronald R. Lagueux said of
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#17327658943482860-555: Was defeated by Democratic candidate Jorge Elorza in the 2014 election . Cianci was born on April 30, 1941, in Providence, Rhode Island . His family lived in the Laurel Hill section of nearby Cranston, Rhode Island . Cianci was the younger child of Dr. Vincent Albert Cianci and Esther Cianci, née Capobianco (whose great-grandfather served as mayor of Benevento, Italy ), who married in 1937. His only marriage, in 1973,
2915-416: Was supported by political allies in the Providence City Council's Republican minority. During Cianci's first administration, the Providence City Council tried to create an ordinance for residents of the city to be able to vote their public officials out of office. Cianci was forced by law to resign from office for the first time in 1984 after pleading nolo contendere or "no contest". Cianci claimed that
2970-657: Was to Sheila Bentley McKenna; the couple divorced in 1983. They had one daughter, Nicole, who died in 2012. Shortly before dying in early 2016, the 74-year-old Cianci announced his engagement to model and actress Tara Marie Haywood, then in her 30s. At the age of seven, Cianci began appearing regularly on WJAR 's Kiddie Revue Sunday radio broadcast from the Outlet Department Store on Weybosset Street, downtown Providence. After briefly attending public school, Cianci enrolled in Moses Brown School ,
3025-429: Was won by City Council Chairman, Acting Mayor, and future ambassador to Malta Joseph R. Paolino Jr. Cianci spent the next few years as a radio talk show host on Providence AM station 920 WHJJ and as a television commentator. In 1990, he successfully mounted a reelection campaign with the slogan, "He never stopped caring about Providence." In the early 2000s, Cianci also made several guest appearances as himself on
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