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Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel - Glass Lake

2691 NY Highway 43

Averill Park, New York

Vincent Friel Obituary

Vincent Friel

Cropseyville - Vincent Friel 52, of Claus Road passed away suddenly on Thursday December 31, 2015. Born in the Bronx, Vinny was the son of the late Bob Friel and Rose Mazza Watt and the beloved husband for 33 years to Donna Sacco Friel. Vincent grew up in the Bronx and was a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappinger Falls and SUNY Delhi. Vinny's working career started with Texaco Research in Glenham, NY and then with Wheelabrator Technology. Vincent then went to Peter Paul Mars Co. and Yo Farm and then for over the past ten years to Dean Foods the parent company of Garelick Farms. At the time of his death Vincent was the Maintenance Manager for Garelick Farms in East Greenbush. Vinny had resided in Naugatuck, CT. before moving to the Capitol District in 2009. Vincent was a member of the NRA, the High Rock Shooting Range in Connecticut where he was an instructor and coach to the youth program and a Range Officer. He was a long standing member of the Watertown Skating Club in Watertown, CT, the Hendrick Hudson Fish & Game Club in Averill Park and a die hard Mets and Jets Fan. Vinny also enjoyed traveling with Donna. Survivors in addition to his wife include his daughters April Friel(Edward) Harris of New York Mills, Toni (Heather Evon) Friel of Watertown, CT, and Tanya Sacco (Brian) Fazekasof Largo, Fl. His brothers and sisters Robert (Karen) Friel of Wappinger Falls, John Watt of Nashua, NH, Mark Watt and Theresa (Adrian Howard) Abston both of Wappinger Falls and James Watt Jr. of The Bronx. Vinny was also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, goddaughters and Bryce.

Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. January 6, 2016 at St Henry's Church 39 Old Rte. 66 Averill Park, NY where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered.

Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake Averill Park, NY on Tuesday January 5, 2016 4-7p.m. The family requests donations in memory of Vincent Friel may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204. Visit perrykomdat.com for directions and private guestbook.

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on Jan. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Friel

16 Entries

Bill & Dot Hoff

January 14, 2016

Dear Donna and girls, We were saddened to hear of Vinny's passing. Our memories of all of you at Maple Hill and helping with my earliest campaigns are treasured by us all. Sending big hugs! Love, Bill & Dot and the Hoff kids. <3

Jim Kelly

January 14, 2016

Donna & family -

Our thought & prayers go out to you for the loss of Vinnie. I worked together with him at Bridgeport RESCO for about 10 years. He was always a positive person who laughed often, and always took it upon himself to share his mechanical knowledge for the benefit of others. I was thankful to have known him.

George Lovely

January 7, 2016

So sorry to hear of Vince's passing may he rest in peace.

January 7, 2016

Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your husband Vinny. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your girls. Hugs to you. Ruth Iaconis N.Attleboro,Ma

Jeanna

January 6, 2016

I love you Uncle Vinny I'm gonna miss you so much. Rest In Peace. Love You so much.

greg walsh

January 5, 2016

Vinny was a good man you will be missed.bless you donba April tony rest in peace my friend.

January 4, 2016

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Vinnie I worked with him back in wheelabrator peekskill as a mechanic good man and friend God bless yourself and family

Don Long

January 4, 2016

April-
You were just telling us a fun story about your Dad. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
Jane Verri

Jess/Jimmy/Pam Catalina

January 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna Kasper

January 4, 2016

Vinny was the ultimate family man. He supported his then young daughter Toni in her skating until she graduated years ago and took to the ice as well to join her becoming an ice dancer himself. He became President of the WSC for many years in the prime of the club. Under his guidance and friendly outgoing ways the club grew. He will not be forgotten. God Bless his family. Donna Kasper

TINA COOK

January 4, 2016

SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A GREAT MAN, A GREAT FRIEND/COWORKER TO MY HUSBAND . MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND EACH OF YOU THUR THIS TIME

Cynthia Gabriel

January 4, 2016

Dear April and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the happy memories of your dad. I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Blessings and hugs to you, April!

Cheryl Bice

January 4, 2016

Donna, April,Toni, My deepest sympathy and prayers for strength~~

Ryan Fisch

January 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave Higgins

January 4, 2016

Very sorry for your loss, April. Thinking of you.

Laurie Smith

January 3, 2016

Donna, April and Toni, We are so sorry for your loss.

John and Laurie Smith