Vincent L. O'Neill

Otsego, MI Vincent L. O'Neill, formerly of Dorchester, MA, died Friday, July 11, 2008 in Allegan. Mr. O'Neill was born January 3, 1914 in Boston, MA to James and Mary (Powers) O'Neill. For many years, he was employed with Standard Register Co. Later he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for both Sturgis-Newport Business Forms and later Star Business Forms. He was the past President of National Business Forms Assn. and was contributing editor for several trade publications. Vincent served in the Merchant Marines, enjoyed boating all of his life and built several houses on Cape Cod. He enjoyed flying airplanes as a private pilot and also loved traveling, dogs and horseback riding. He was a devout family Catholic and a devoted family man. On October 24, 1937 in Hyde Park, MA, Vincent married Helen Daly who survives. They had been married over 70 years. Also surviving are 5 children, Joyce O'Neill and friend Sam LaFata of Otsego, Lawrence and Christine O'Neill and their children Sean and Sarah of Yarmouth Port, MA, Stephen O'Neill and his children Amy and Kevin of Petaluma, CA, Daniel and Wendy O'Neill and their daughter Morgan of Decatur, TX, Joanne and Dave Coy of Otsego, a brother Paul O'Neill of Mansfield, MA; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, James and Lawrence, a daughter-in-law Wendy O'Neill and a granddaughter, Pamela. Friends may meet with his family from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Winkel Funeral Home, 207 E. Allegan St., Otsego, MI 49078, where a Scripture Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, Rev. Fr. Alan Jorgensen, Celebrant. Interment will be in Hicks Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Capital Campaign Funds for St. Margaret's Catholic Church or Allegan Medical Care Facility.