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Charles T. Vinci Jr.

Westlake, Ohio

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Charles T. Vinci, Jr. Beloved husband of the late Edna; formerly married to Dolly; loving father of Sarah, Carl, Chris, Curt, and Doreen Vinci and Dawn Cook (Bernard), Jennifer Sheldon and the late Deborah; grandfather of 4; brother of 10. 1956 & 1960 two-time weight lifting Olympic...

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Rest in peace weightlifter.

My condolences to the family.
I first heard of Chuck Vinci in 1972, the year after I started lifting weights, and since then he has been my favorite Cleveland athlete. After the service Tuesday I talked with a groundskeeper, a man in his twenties, and also with two women in the Holy Cross office. When I told them that Chuck Vinci was an Olympic weightlifting champion in 1956 and 1960 it was obvious that they were genuinely impressed, and maybe even more so when I said that in...

I met him when he bought a car from our dealership. He was a card! Must have been humble he never mentioned his fame! Said he liked to dance! Wish I would have known more of his accomplishments!

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you I remember your name on the Record Board at Vince's Gym.You were an inspiration to future generations of lifters! Rest In Peace Sir.