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Joseph McNicholas Obituary

McNICHOLAS, JOSEPH VINCENT JR., 50, born November 24, 1961 passed away Friday, August 31, 2012. Vinnie enjoyed fishing, classic rock music and science fiction movies. After graduating Miami Norland Senior High School in 1979 he formed his own fishing tackle company and distributed wholesale fishing equipment to charter fishing companies from the Florida Keys to Sebastian. Vinnie is survived by his father, Joseph Vincent McNicholas, Sr. his sister Mary McNicholas Sluggett and her husband Geoffrey Sluggett, his sister Susan McNicholas, his brother Mark McNicholas and wife Kathy, his brother Michael McNicholas and wife Lori, his brother Tom McNicholas and wife Krissy, his youngest brother Patrick McNicholas as well as four nieces and six nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Nancy Bylenga McNicholas and brother David William McNicholas. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington, Florida 33414 on Tuesday, September 4, at 11:00am. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Palm's West Funeral Home 561-753-6004. Vinnie McNicholas and his brother David lived with a little known hereditary disease called Friedreich's Ataxia. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the University of South Florida Ataxia Research Center at (813) 974-1570 or log on at http://health.usf.edu/medicine/neurology/ataxia/index.htm Please make your donation in the name of Vinnie and David McNicholas.

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Published by Miami Herald on Sep. 3, 2012.

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August 30, 2013

Happy one year anniversary Vinnie. (tomorrow) I miss you so much. You taught the family a lot with all the strength you had from beginning to the very end. I hope in heaven you can see everything. Watch over us...love you always...

Amy Yeater

September 7, 2012

My condolences to the entire McNicholas family! I had the opportunity to meet Vinnie at several "Lazy Boy Triathalon" events. My husband, Jeff, passed away from complications of Friedrich's Ataxia in 2004. He always enjoyed his time at these events and his conversations with Vinnie. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief.

Robert Henner

September 6, 2012

Goodbye my friend. You came into my life many years ago and taught me to appreciate what I had. You will be greatly missed, and I am sorry I did not get to say goodbye sooner.

Tom Bylenga

September 4, 2012

The Bylenga and Birtles families offer their condolances and are proud to make a contribution to the University of South Florida Ataxia Research Center in the names of our brave nephews/cousins Vinnie and David.

Edward (Ned) Conway

September 3, 2012

Only knew Vinnie for the past few years but had some great conversations. He will be missed but not forgotten.

September 2, 2012

It was great being your best buddy this past year! Fun trips to concerts, church and late night runs to BK. I will see you on the other side!! Always, Deborah

Jamie and Diane Livingston

September 2, 2012

Great friend of ours for many years, and will be missed dearly.

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