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1923
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2016
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Phillip Vincello Obituary
Mr. Vincello was involved in Real Estate with the Painesville and Mentor Office of Century 21 / Prudential. He was Past President of the Lake County Board of Realtors and a former board member of Lake County Hospital System and Great Lakes Commerce Bank. He was a longtime member of Elks Lodge # 549 in Painesville, the Exchange Club of Painesville, and Catholic Charities. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan as well as a Boston Red Sox fan. His greatest joy came from his family.
Mr. Vincello was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He flew 35 missions in a B-17 as a Ball Turret Gunner.
He is survived by his son, Joseph; daughter, Sylvia (Keith) Kist; several nieces and nephews and god children; and sister, Virginia Mula.
Mr. Vincello was preceded in death by his wife, LuVerne; his parents; brother, Sebastian; and sister, Anne.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Avenue (opposite Lake Erie College), Painesville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord, with Rev. Fred Pausche officiating.
Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44110.
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Mike McHugh
June 1, 2016
I knew Phil in Pvlle as his barber. Great guy huge Villanova basketball fan. We often talked about his good friend, Rollie Massimino,former Wildcat coach.Hope he got to see the latest Wildcat NCAA title. Rest in peace.
Cindy Coin
May 25, 2016
I worked with Phil at Century 21 Launders for several years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, he was a really GOOD guy and will be missed by all.
Donna Lagerstedt
May 25, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Phil at Century 21 for many years. He was also a friend of my late father. I was also lucky enough to have known his beautiful wife. He was such a wonderful, kind man who always had a hug for everyone. He will be missed by many.
Karen
May 24, 2016
My sincere condolences go out to Phil's family. It was an honor to spend my Tuesday evenings with him. Rest in Peace my friend.
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