Saratoga Springs, New York
Oct 11, 1927 – Mar 20, 2012
Saratoga Springs, NY – George J. Vincek, Jr. of Smith Bridge Road, died suddenly Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. He was 84.
Born October 11, 1927 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late George J. and Kristina Gavenda Vincek, Sr. George worked for the International Paper Company in Corinth as a machine operator for twenty-four years. He enjoyed farming and operated his own saw mill. George was a communicant and usher at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Greenfield Center for thirty years.
In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his son George Joseph Vincek and granddaughter Monica Vincek.
Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Rita Mehalak Vincek; one daughter, Maria Vincek and her fiancé Timothy Breakell; three sons, John Vincek and his wife Laura, Paul Vincek and his wife Vicky and Andrew Vincek, all of Saratoga Springs; one brother, Edward Vincek and his wife Mary of Chesapeake , VA; one sister Cecelia Swartwout of Saratoga Springs; twelve grandchildren; one great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Friday, March 23, 2012, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center, NY by the Rev. Simon Udemgba.
Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.
George's family would like to express their gratitude and thanks for the loving care given to their husband and father by Dr. Desmond R. DelGiacco, Dr. Roland T. Phillips, III, Dr. John Koella, Norman Bovee and all of the wonderful nurses at Saratoga Hospital.
Memorial may be made in George's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
We were shocked to hear of george's passing. living in florida often delays the news much too long.
The Vincek family has lost a fine man, and those still living close and far, will think of him as we pass by.
George & Vi Green
March 28, 2013 | Wildwood, FL
To George's Family-I find it hard to believe George passed a year ago-on my birthday. Everytime I pass by the Vincek Farm, I remember what a nice man George was. We, who knew him, miss his presence.--Friends & Neighbors-Gail & Tom Remington 3/24/2013
March 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Vincek family. George was a real character and impacted the lives of many. He always had a great story, a welcoming smile, and never thought twice about helping a friend.
Ariel (Sprung) Lum
March 28, 2012 | Middleburgh, NY
Dear Vincek Family,We were so saddened to hear of George's passing. He was a kind and loving man to all who knew him. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time....with our deepest sympathy, The Finamore Family
March 28, 2012
George was a kind, considerate brother-in-law. I have many happy memories of the time that I spent with Rita and George. My prayers go out to Rita and George.
Janet Mehalak Murawski
March 26, 2012 | Endwell, NY
My condolences to the Vincek Family. Wilton won't be the same without him. I always enjoyed talking with him whenever I went down to pick up my lumber.
Mr & Mrs Peter Syzdek (Gansevoort)
March 25, 2012
My condolences to the Vincek family. Mr. Vincek was a very good man & great neighbor. He will be missed by many.
Alfred Farone lll
March 25, 2012 | Greenfield, NY
Dear Aunt Rita,
Uncle George was a very nice man and i greatly enjoyed watching him take care of the animals when i was a little boy.
Adam Sokol
March 24, 2012 | Endicott, NY
Dear Family, my thoughts are with you in your time of grief. -Danny Sokol
March 24, 2012
