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James Vickio Obituary
Fitchburg - James LeRoy Vickio, age 87, formerly of the Milwaukee area, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
Jim was born Oct. 27, 1933, in South Milwaukee, the son of William and Isabelle (Hunt) Vickio. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a graduate of Marquette University. Jim worked in Information Technology for Allis Chalmers and Cooper. He was a member of McFarland American Legion Post No. 534 and McFarland Lions Club.
Left to cherish his memory are his son, Craig (Debbie) Vickio; three daughters, Cheryl (William) Star, Tamara (Timothy) Benishek and Vicki Vickio Tobin; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marlyce (Krenke) Vickio; parents, William J. and Isabelle Vickio; and two brothers, Joseph Vickio and William "Don" Vickio.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, in McFarland, Wis. Friends and family who wish to view the service via LIVE STREAM may visit Jim's obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on Live Webcast Link at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Entombment will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to McFarland Lions Foundation or takeavetfishing.org.
The family wishes to offer a special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare for their compassion and support of Jim and his family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Jeanne M Hockett
December 2, 2020
"Bapa" will always have a special place in the hearts of Pete, Jeanne, Matt and Anna Hockett. ❤
Cindy Vickio
December 1, 2020
You will be miss
Peter & Jeanne M Hockett
December 1, 2020
Jason Bond
November 28, 2020
I remember Jim from many years ago at RTE/COOPER now EATON. He was always a nice and decent man to anyone who encountered him. He was a friend to everybody.
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with the Vickio family at this time and forevermore.
Jason Bond,
Milwaukee, WI.
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