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Joseph Vecellio
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Joseph Vecellio Obituary
Born Oct. 5, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph D. and Florence A. Johnson Vecellio.
Joe was a 1959 graduate of St. Bernard School, and a 1963 graduate of Mansfield State University earning a bachelor's degree in education.
On Jan. 4, 1962, in the Rectory of St. Bernard Church, he married Carrol A. Homan Vecellio, who preceded him in death on June 10, 2024.
Joe was employed at Bradford Central Christian High School as a history teacher for 24 years, and later taught history at Otto-Eldred High School for 17 years until he retired in 2004.
He was a member of St. Bernard Church and Bradford Central Christian Rambler Association. Joe was a basketball coach at both high schools for many years, and was inducted into the Big 30 Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Bradford Central Christian Hall of Fame in 2022.
He enjoyed fishing with his sons and taking cross county trips with Carrol to see his sons and grandchildren.
Surviving are three sons, Joseph E. Vecellio of Eldred, Mark E. (Beth) Vecellio of Shady Springs, W.Va., and Andrew P. (Stacy) Vecellio of San Angelo, Texas; nine grandchildren, Rebecca Vecellio, Sabina Vecellio-Ford, Thomas "TJ" Vecellio, Michael Vecellio, Nathan Vecellio, Micah Vecellio, Noah Vecellio, Isaiah Vecellio and Anastasia Vecellio; and one great-granddaughter, Lilianna Myers.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Carol, of 63 years, he was preceded in death by one son, Michael D. Vecellio, who died July 17, 1985.
Services will be held privately for family, followed by entombment in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.
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Joe Taylor
Yesterday
He was a good man, teacher and coach. I learned a lot from him.
Joe Taylor
BCC '72
debbie bouquin
Yesterday
joe was my favorite teacher even though i did terrible in history, he will be missed
Wes Palmer
Yesterday
Dear Vecellio family,
My deepest condolences to you all. I knew Coach Vecellio during my high school days at Otto-Eldred. I played basketball for him my junior and senior years there (1993-1995), and I want to tell you of the laughter, fun, difficult, and lasting memories I have of Coach V! It was an honor to play for him. He will truly be missed by so many.
The Lord bless you and keep you,
May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you,
The Lord turn His face toward you
And give you peace
Susie (Roney) Braid
Yesterday
Condolences to the family. Over the years, I often thought of him.
I was a student of his at BCCHS in the early 1970's. He was the BEST Social Studies Civics teacher ever! Will always remember the phrase "split a sheet" which meant Pop Quiz time. When I went to college and took a government class, I didn't need to open the book as I learned it all from Mr. Vecellio in 9th grade. I consider myself very lucky to have had a teacher like him.
Brenda Wareham
September 29, 2025
RIP, you were a pleasure to care for. Condolences to the family!
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