James F. Vecchione

Mr Vec was a very talented teacher who worked hard to both educate and be liked by my fellow classmates. I enjoyed the lessons he taught and it was great to get to know him. I loved the story of the cannonballs off the dock Mark, would have truly enjoyed talking to him about that. He would have liked that we talk about him often on our class facebook group, I truly do think that. Stephen MTHSN Class of 1979

Mr. Vec truly made history come alive. I loved his class, it was informative and fun. His love of history transferred to me and I hope I continued in his great tradition of helping students love history. I also became a history teacher and tried to make my classes as great as his. He was a great role model for outstanding teaching,

I grew up every summer spending time at Jim's Maine cabin on the pond swimming to the raft, ringing the bell, and watching him build puzzles in this sun room. My parents, Tom and Helen, and us kids will miss you Jim. I'd pay real money for one more cannonball off the dock. Thank you for the memories.

Remember in Rome on New Year's Eve, you came yelling "the WW 3 has started and I hear the Tanks"- It was just fireworks and rockets. RIP Jim

My auction buddy for several years, our family had a spot on Stanley Pond a few lots over from his, from 60's mid 1990's. Jim was always a friend and will be missed.

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Vecchione. "Vec" inspired me to go to college and become a history teacher. He inspired everyone in some way or another. When we misbehaved he would jokingly threaten: "I'll break both your legs"! Even that was designed to elevate us to do better. Often when I am teaching I can hear myself sounding a lot like Vec. I hope one day to be half the teacher he was.

My prayers are with the family. I am a former student. He was a great teacher who made history come alive. Mr Vec will be missed...

Aloha to my favorite high school teacher. Never a dull moment.MTHS 1971.