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Joseph Vinci Obituary
Webster: September 20, 2008, age 49. After a courageous battle with ALS, our brother Joe has been called home to Jesus. Beloved husband of Pamela Vinci Powers; loving father of Renee and Eric; devoted son of Alice and Frank Vinci; grandson of Josephine Ponese; brother of Laura (Charles) Amalfi and Mark (Bridget) Vinci; son-in-law of Wally and Harold Powers; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends; and his loving dog, Sidney. He was a devoted employee at Wegmans for many years. Joe's family would like to thank Wegman's for their love and support and Dr. Thornton and his staff for their compassion.
Joe's Funeral Service will be celebrated Tuesday, 7pm at Calvary Chapel of Webster, 770 Basket Rd., Webster. Those wishing may make direct contributions to The ALS, Association Upstate NY, 323 Rte. 5 West, PO Box 127, Elbridge, NY 13060. Arr. Dierna F.H.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Vinci
Gayle Markle
September 27, 2008
Pam,
My sincere sympathy, and prayers, go out to you and all your family.
I was not at work this week, so I just heard.
God bless you.
Gayle Markle
Margo Vinci
September 25, 2008
Pam, Renee, Eric, Alice, Frank, Laura,
Mark and Charlie,
Joe was our first nephew. Our memories of Joey go back to a beautiful chubby baby and a very determined toddler. The first grandchild to both Vinci and Ponese families. Grandma and Grandpa (Joe and Addie) thought it was just fine to send their electrolux vacuum home with Joey when he was 3 years old. It was amazing to see 4 adults acting like it was normal to load a vacuum into the car so Joey wouldn't cry. Our other memories of Joe include his talent in playing baseball and his affection for little children. He always had an arm around the younger cousins. We were proud of his scholarship to Niagara University and proud of his choice of Pam to share his life.
He loved us all and showed it. We loved him and hope we showed it. God Bless our very first nephew. Our admiration for Pam, Renee, Eric, Alice, and Frank for all selfless care you gave to Joe. He was so blessed by the most extraordinary family that we've ever seen. Your love for Joe and your courage (along with his) was truly humbling.
We love you all, Uncle Jim and Aunt Margo Vinci
Lisa Eaffaldano
September 24, 2008
Dear Vinci Family,
I pray that you find strength during this time of loss by leaning on your family and friends that are present for you. I hope you can soon learn to ease your pain by remembering the beauty, exuberance, and loving attributes that Joey displayed during his most vibrant as well as his most fatigued days. I desire that your memories are reflective of not these last, possibly most difficult days, but rather the abundance of times that happiness, joy, and laughter were brought to you from Joey being present in your lives. I hope that you are able to smile and celebrate Joey’s life, even at the most difficult times. You are all in my thoughts.
Love,
Cousin Lisa
Teresa Fiorentino
September 24, 2008
To my dear cousin's Alice, Frank, Mark, Laura, Joe's Family
How can I possibly express my sorrow and sadness at the death of Joey? My deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow goes out to your family during this very difficult time.
I extend my condolences to all of you. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss.
I remember Joey as a beautiful happy baby boy, a child that loved baseball, the handsome teen that was joyful, playful and had a wonderful personality, the loving and caring son, brother, husband that he became as a man, his strong faith in our Lord which followed him to the end.
Cousin Joey will be missed by all that had the good fortune to know him and love him.
In honor of Joey, I would like to share this poem with all of you!
I am the wind,
I am the rain,
I am the sunlight through your windowpane,
I am the leaf turning brown in the fall,
I'm the faintest whisper on the breeze when you call,
I am the snowflake that kisses your cheek,
I'm the child in the park playing hide and go seek.
I'm the scent of the flowers that fills the spring air,
I am all around you,
I'm everywhere.
I will always be with you from this moment on,
In your every dance, your every song.
You see when we move on we never truly die,
We become one with nature,
We unify!
Take care my precious ones on my passing don't dwell,
Remember the love we shared together,
See you again someday,
All is well!
I love you all, cousin Terry
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Joy Potter
September 23, 2008
To my Vinci cousins:
I will never forget Joey's huggable arms around me as a child. He always made me feel like such a special little girl. He was one of a kind and he will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you. Cousin Joy Oliveri-Potter and family
Joyce Dineen
September 23, 2008
To My Vinci Cousins/Family:
Joey’s life has made an everlasting impression on family; friends; and loved ones. He was strong at heart and his faiths endure him to the end.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back of all the wonderful memories of Joey comfort you tomorrow.
He will always be with you.
With love and with deepest sympathy.
Cousin Joyce
Cheryl Vogt
September 23, 2008
Pam, Renee and Eric,
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that Joe had such an impact on my twin boys, Nicholas & Alex. He always found time to seek them out at Wegmans and still kept in touch after he retired. The boys have such a love for baseball that I know Joe would be very proud of. I know they would have had endless conversations about the game. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Cindy Vacchetto
September 23, 2008
Laura,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim, Jean, Joshua Bouwens
September 23, 2008
To the Vinci family.....May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy Centola
September 23, 2008
To the entire Vinci Family --- There are no words to ease the pain of your loss, but there is the knowledge that this beautiful soul will live in all of your hearts forever and the memories you have will keep you company until you meet again.
Doreen Dodd
September 23, 2008
TO Renee, Eric and your whole family. Words can not express how I feel for you and your loss. So I will only say my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Vinci Family
September 22, 2008
We want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers....Frank, Alice, Pam, Eric and Renee Vinci, Laura, Mark and the rest of the family
Billy Fedigan
September 22, 2008
To Pamela, Renee, Eric & The Entire Vinci Family,
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. I never got to know Joe very well, but I did get to know his amazing family over the past 4 years. His amazing wife, Pamela, the woman who for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, stood by her husband’s side every single day of his illness, I have always admired her strength for her family during this time, Joe could not have had a better partner in life. His daughter Renee, the first real friend I made when I started working for Wegmans in 2004, the girl who so many parents know they can count on and trust to watch their children, and who will make a pretty amazing teacher someday, your father will be proud of you. His son, Eric, who I just met this summer at the gym. A loving son who is going to get into medical school and do great things for all of us, your father will be proud of you. So, for anyone like me, who did not know Joe personally, all you have to do is take a look at the family that he leaves behind, you will see what an amazing man he really was.
With Love,
Billy Fedigan (Pharmacy)
Tim Kuhn
September 22, 2008
To the Vinci Family,
Joe was truly a blessing. His love for Jesus will live in the memories of those who knew him. I am sorry for your loss but I also rejoice that Joe is with his loving Savior. Our dear brother is before Jesus, singing eternal praises. He is free beyond our dreams. I look forward to the day that I will see him again in glory. Our prayers go out to you during this time.
Phil Ferranti Jr
September 22, 2008
Frank,Alice,Pam,Rene,Eric,Laura,
Mark and everybody that Joe touched in his life and I am one of them. I know all of you loved and cared for Joe very deeply and should have no regrets in the days and years ahead that you did all you could.
In talking and seeing him over the last year I could see he had great faith. I hope knowing what Joe believed in is comforting you at this time.
I could write a book about all the great times Joe and I had together. The ones that always stand out are the times when you were watching us play baseball. I know Frank and Alice like my parents were to me YOU WERE JOE'S BIGGEST FAN.
I will always have happy and loving memories of my teammate and most of all my dear friend.
I am so thankful that the Vinci and Ferranti families were so blessed knowing each other.
I know Joe has already had a dish of Mazzie's chicken and rice.
With all my love... Phil & Pam and the entire Ferranti family
Frank Fiannaca
September 22, 2008
Bank, Alice, Laura and Dooch,
What is there to say. Joey's suffering is over, yours just begun. God's funny that way. Joey's probably playing a double header somewhere and if God makes a bad call Joey will probably let him know about it. My heart felt wishes go out to you, Pam and your grandkids. Joey will be sadly missed..
nicole williams
September 22, 2008
To the Vinci Family,
Joe was always a great co-worker of mine, my days at Wegmans. Always giving me positive advice and always so thoughtful. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I am very sorry for your loss.
nicole williams, NY (old friend at Wegmans)
Jim Fichera
September 22, 2008
To the Vinci Family
We are sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless.
The Fichera's Jim, Esther, Andrew and Jen
DR Ciaccia
September 22, 2008
To our long time friends and neighbors, we are all very sorry for your loss. Sending our prayers and well wishes for your healing to begin.
With love,
The Family of D.R. Ciaccia
Mike and Sheila Tumminelli and family
September 22, 2008
May the Lord guide you and stand beside you in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kitty Grana
September 21, 2008
Laura & Charlie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Gary LaBarr
September 21, 2008
To the Vinci Family...Joe and I were long lost baseball and school friends. I will always remember him as a happy go lucky guy. We were always very competitive on the baseball field. I will sincerely miss him. God bless all of you.
Alicia Faticone
September 21, 2008
Alice, Frank, Pamela, Renee, Eric, Laura and Mark,
We are so sorry for your loss and know that no words can take away the pain. We will always remember what a great love Joey had for life, his family and baseball. He is and always will be in our hearts forever. Our thoughts, Prayers, Hugs and Kisses go out to all of you! Love Cousin Alicia and Freddy Faticone and family.
MICHAEL COOPER
September 21, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF. WE GRIEVE WITH YOU.
Cathy Oliveri
September 21, 2008
To All Of My Beloved Vinci Cousins ...
I love you & grieve your loss ...
Joey will forever be in my Heart ...
I will always cherish fond memories of times spent together during our family gatherings ...
and, miss his beautiful smile ...
remember his tenderness with children & love for family....
his strength and,
love & passion for God ''
May your memories together help heal your sorrow ... xoxoxo
Karen,Tom Lauler Amanda, Lauren Ventimiglia
September 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
matthew vinci
September 21, 2008
Much love to Aunt Alice, Uncle Frank, Pam, Laura, Mark, Renee, and Eric. Cousin Joe you will be missed dearly.
Matthew Vinci
Greg Tellex
September 21, 2008
Frank, Alice & Joe's Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing but let us rejoice because his suffering is over and so is your anguish ministering to him. Let God's Spirit overflow your hearts with love and peace knowing the blessing that Joe was to all of us. You know Phil's dad has already found him a team to play with and he's already played his first game with the energy he had for Warner Claudius. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Courtney Asito
September 21, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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