HOUSTON A Houston restaurateur Vincent Bubba Mandola has died from coronavirus, according to the Mandola family. Vincent Mandola was the owner of Ninos, Grappinos and Vincents, three family-run Italian restaurants in Houston. The Mandola family has lost one of our own to COVID, Vincent Bubba Mandola, Mandolas Deli wrote on Facebook Sunday afternoon. Remember we are all tired of this temporary way of life, Mandolas Deli wrote. The Vincent Mandola Family of Restaurants released a statement on the passing of Mr. Vincent Mandola:It is with profound sadness that the Vincent Mandela Family would like to inform you of the passing of our dearly beloved Vincent Mandela on Sunday, July 19, 2020.