Russell “Vinny” Martin Sena

November 6, 1940 - October 8, 2021
Russell “Vinny” Martin Sena

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Russell “Vinny” Martin Sena, 80, of Hendersonville entered the church triumphant on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Mission Hospital following a period of declining health. A native of New York, he was the son of Martin and Stella Sena.

After graduating from Florida State University in 1963 Russ moved to Rincon, Georgia and began a career as a music educator and professional musician.

He was an accomplished trumpet player who was known for his smooth lyrical tone. He had a diverse musical ability which allowed him the opportunity to perform with many celebrities, including Bob Hope, Dizzy Gillespie and Count Basie to name a few. Russ had a wonderful sense of humor and loved being social. He was a Christian man with a strong faith and was truly a person who never met a stranger.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Suzanne Sena; sons, Craig Sena and his wife, Teri, and Scott Sena and his wife, Gigi; grandchildren, Chloe, Cole, Sophia, Zoe and Giselle.


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  • November 06, 2021
    Tammy Shook says:
    My dear friend Sue, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family during this time.

  • November 20, 2021
    Felix Sencion says:
    To the Sena family - We are floored to your sadness - and feel the piece of you that is now gone to eternity. We are deeply sorry and in sorrow for your family’s loss. We also pray to thank God that WE were able to laugh with him always and often when we were blessed to see another, and we all cherished those moments. The lefty that will never leave us, the righty that always led us straight and strong. May god rest his soul and may his eternal strength be shared amongst us left - call us all, forever his own…