Vincent Paul Groetzner

October, 2010 Local soccer club honors fallen teammate
Team United, and even some of their opponents, gather with the Groetzners at the end of an emotional day. By Chip Colandreo
There were few things six-year-old Vincent Groetzner loved more than playing soccer. "We called him The Wall," says Steven Smith, coach of the Seminole Youth Soccer squad, Team United, "because when he played defense, nothing could get by him." There was nothing Vincent, his family, or friends could do,...

June 17, 2010 We are very sad of the passing of Vincent, so young with a promising future. Our grandsons from Mi. are close friends of the famliy, they would enjoy swimming at the pools, going to the movies and a special breakfast when they all made their own pancakes at the Ocala Park which Sue and Lou Avallone introduced us to.
As we enjoy and love the picture of the boys at the Park having fun.
We all had a great time this Easter with the egg hunt and picnic.
Our grandsons are...

June 17, 2010 I'll never forget your smile when you came into the Media center and when you would say "Ms Kelly I found the perfect book". ~  Kelly Campbell, Leesburg, Florida  

June 17, 2010 When I taught Vincent in religious education class last year in Kindergarten at St Patrick's, I had the opportunity to get to know a sweet, wonderful boy who was also so well behaved and interested in learning. We are so sad to hear of his passing and pray that God is with him and his family during this difficult time. God bless you, Vincent! ~  Shari Berens, Mt Dora, Florida  

June 17, 2010 Vincent was such a happy little boy. May family, friends and faith help you find strength in the days ahead.

Bettie LoCicero, Mount Dora  

June 24, 2010 Dear Paul and Lisa,
Tim and I, along with our children, Bregan, Evan and Gavin are so terribly sorry to hear about the loss of Vincent. Evan and Gavin were in CCD class at St Patrick's with Vincent this year. Evan said Vincent was very funny and made him laugh in class. Gavin said he remembers making crafts, like the baby Jesus manger and he says to tell you that they will miss him. Round Lake Elementary will be missing a lovely smiling face next year. Please know that our...

June 25, 2010 Groetzner Family,
Our daughter Hannah was in the same class as Vincent at Round Lake Elementary. When we told her about Vincent she said "Vincent was always so nice and funny!". Our family sends our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! ~  Donnie, Gayle, Taylor and Hannah Rowland, Sorrento, Florida  

May 18, 2011   The Shore family is thinking about you as June approaches. Vincent was sorely missed at the 2011 First Communion. He was in his classmates' thoughts and I know he was with them in spirit. With all our love and deepest sympathies.
Becky, Tim, Bregan, Evan and Gavin ~  Becky Wilson-Shore, Sorrento, Florida

This is just so very beautiful
My eyes are full of tears or I would write more