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Cecil H. Thonen II

St. Petersburg, Florida

Apr 26, 1939 – Jun 27, 2025

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BORN
April 26, 1939
DIED
June 27, 2025
LOCATION
St. Petersburg, Florida

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Thonen, Cecil H. II86, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed on June 27, 2025. Cecil is survived by his wife, Rebecca Thonen; sons, Curtis (GariJo) and Douglas (Jessica); and four grandchildren, Miles, Jack, Marilyn, and Lucy. A memorial service will be held on July 25 at 2 pm at St Bartholomew's...

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My deepest condolences to Cecil's family. I didn't get the chance to work with him at Vigo, but I do remember him coming into the office to see everyone. He seemed to have a wonderful sense of humor and when speaking with him one day about the program he had helped create for Vigo, I realized how intelligent he was. May God give all of you peace during this difficult time in your life.

It was a pleasure working with Cecil at Vigo Importing back in the 1990s. Prayers for comfort for the whole family during this difficult time.

Cecil worked at Vigo Importing for many years. He started as a consultant, but then just became part of the Vigo family. We affectionately had a nickname for him: "Cecil the Diesel!" Come to think of it, Cecil was a "2 nickname guy." We also called him "taps," because he took to wearing the old-time metal taps on his shoes, and you could hear him coming from a mile away on the office tile floor. Sometimes he would do a little 2-step. Cecil was very smart, and he helped us navigate...

Deepest sympathies to Becky and the family. Cecil was a wonderful person and will always be remembered as such. He was a valued co-worker . . . so intelligent, hard working and fun to be around. May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to Becky and the family. Cecil was such a wonderful person . . . so intelligent and hardworking and fun to be around. He added so much to the workplace. May he Rest in peace. Laura

We are sorry for your loss - I got the pleasure to work with Cecil at Vigo. Vi Spicola