2024 Heroes of Hospitality: Vincent Crocitto Jr.
Hotelier, Public Servant
Vinnie Crocitto Jr. has worked in hospitality for over 45 years. He owns the Holiday Inn Resort and the Super 8 Motel alongside his son, Vinnie Crocitto III. Additionally, he is a partner in the Lake Motel.
The Holiday Inn Resort is a winner of the IHG Torchbearer Award, an exclusive honor for franchisees. The Super 8 has been recognized as a “Pride of Super 8” over a dozen times.
Vinnie is a longtime public servant. He first served as chairman of the Lake George Zoning Board of Appeals, and in 2002 was elected to the town board. Vinnie became Supervisor in April following the death of Dennis Dickinson.
Vinnie and his wife, Jody, have raised two sons in Lake George, Vinnie III and Nicolas.
Vinnie takes pride in being a father. Despite his obligations as a business owner and board member, he found time to coach both his kids for 13 consecutive years.