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Vincent LeRoy Fowler Sr.

Greece, New York

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Vincent LeRoy Fowler, Sr. passed away on August 5, 2010 at 88 years old. He was a Marine Corps survivor of Iwo Jima, a Purple Heart Recipient, and recipient of the Presidential Citation for extraordinary heroism in action. He was the former Assistant Director of Monroe County Children's Center,...

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Many happy memories of your house and all the silliness your dad and mom put up with from us. Gourmet breakfasts like crepes lots of fun and lots of love from these two special people.

To The Fowler Family,

Vincent and I met in 1945/1946 when were students at Cortland State University --- where we soon discovered that with had both served with the 9th Marine Regiment in the Pacific. We also played on the community baseball team together, the Willet Beavers --- he was the shortstop and I was the pitcher. We were inseparable and became like brothers. We had many adventures and often traveled together --- including hitchhiking along Route 17 to return to...

To The Fowler Family,

Vince and I met in 1945/1946 when we were students together at Cortland State University --- where we soon discovered that we had both served with the Ninth Marine Regiment in the Pacific. We also played together on the community baseball team, the Willet Beavers --- he was the shortstop and I was the pitcher. We were inseparable and had many adventures together and became as close as brothers. We often traveled together --- including hitchhiking along...

Kathy and Family,
I was 24 yrs old( 1976 ) and was here in Rochester from PA. on vacation with my wife.At the time I was interested in working with kids. I heard of the Children Center and decided to just walk in and ask about any opportunities available. The secretary said she did not know of any and would I like to talk to Vince who at the time was the assistant director. Make a long story short, Vincent offered me a job. My first Human Services job. I will always remember Vince for...

Stephanie, your Dad will be greatly missed at the Villages. May you and your family know we are thinking of you and remembering the great moments of his life.

Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Vince was my supervisor for many years with the city and he was the who saw my talents and pushed me to be my best at all times. He was a great man and I loved him for his faith and patiences in me. Have not seen him in years but think of him often as events remind me of him.

Dear Aunt Mary and Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Uncle Roy's passing. He was and always will be my hero.
With love,
Glenn Secrest

Kathy and Fowler family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Sandy and John Peek

Fowler Family-
You're in our thoughts and prayers. Vince was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him.