Joseph Francis Wenckus

WENCKUS, Joseph Francis Of Naples, FL, formerly of Needham, MA and Moultonborough, NH on Lake Winnipesaukee, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Avow Hospice in Naples. He was 83. He was born in Cambridge, MA on January 20, 1928, son of Theodore Wenckus and Anna (Demolles) Wenckus. Raised in Avon and Cambridge, MA Mr. Wenckus was a graduate of Northeastern University, class of 1951. Mr. Wenckus was an emeritus member of the American Ceramic Society and a Life Member of the American Association for Crystal Growth, having served in multiple capacities as an officer. He also received the Laudise Price from the International Organization for Crystal Growth in 1992. The Joseph F. Wenckus Fellowship at MIT's Department of Material Science and Engineering, founded in 1998, provides scholarship to first year students adjusting to the fiscal demands of a graduate education. Joe loved Porsche automobiles. He was a member of the Porsche Club of America since 1961. He also enjoyed building radio controlled airplanes and was a member of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) for a number of years. Survived by his son, Gregory Wenckus and his wife, Kassandra Bernard; daughter Stephanie Wenckus; two grandchildren, Riley Anne and Joseph Thomas Wenckus. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples, FL 34103 with Rev. Catherine O'Connell officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Joseph may be made to the above named church. For online condolences, please visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com