Vincent W. Campbell

1931 - 2014

CAMPBELL Vincent W. Campbell, 83, passed away October 5, 2014 at Community Hospice of NE Florida McGraw Center. He served 30 years with Westinghouse Electric Company in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Campbell was born April 24, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Meyersdale High School in 1949. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University in 1954. After two years as a First Lieutenant in the Field Artillery, he received an LLB from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. In 1959, Mr. Campbell was admitted to the Bar of the State of Pennsylvania. Following two years in private practice, he joined Westinghouse Electric. His field of law was nuclear energy, both commercial nuclear power involving Public Utilities and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy related matters. In 1972, Mr. Campbell moved his family to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL while working with a Westinghouse project, Offshore Power Systems where he was General Counsel and Vice-President. During this time he also served on the boards of the Salvation Army, the United Fund, Memorial Hospital, and the University of North Florida Foundation in Jacksonville. Mr. Campbell was transferred back to Pittsburgh with Westinghouse in 1980. He became Assistant General Counsel with the responsibility of all legal matters for the Energy Systems & Power Generation business unit. He also served as counsel for Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. He retired in 1994, returning to Ponte Vedra Beach. He enjoyed a number of hobbies such as: woodworking, furniture making, collecting modern art, mid-century modern furniture, and hand blown glass. He also enjoyed photography, the beach and was a history buff. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Jane S. Campbell; son Walter (Lea Anne) Campbell; and daughter Elaine Campbell. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 or the Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com