James A. Vinch

Hilton – James A. Vinch passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 74. He was the son of the late Arthur and Edna Vinch and is predeceased by his son, Kevin Vinch (2015). He is survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Gregory (Sara) Vinch and Loreen (Jeremy) Kemp; his grandchildren, Jacob, Joe, Anna, Alex, Samuel, Abigail, Benjamin, and Jana; his brother, Tom Vinch; his sister, Donna Vinch; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim worked his entire career as an engineer for RG&E in Rochester. He was a passionate outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and making maple syrup to share with the luckiest of family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his family, whether on the water, in the woods, or gathered in the living room. He was nourished body and soul by Betty's cooking and made sure that everyone knew about her cooking talents. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, whether replacing a roof at a family member's home – and teaching everyone how to do it themselves in the process, maintaining the Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter House, jumping in to get his hands dirty fixing a grandson's broken jet ski, or gently teaching a new grandchild to ski - there are too many wonderful things to name! He will be deeply missed by his family and by everyone who knew him.
Visitation will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue in Hilton. Jim's Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue in Hilton. A reception will follow at the Jennejahn lodge in Hilton. All are welcome. Interment will be held privately in Parma Union Cemetery.
Those wishing may make donations in memory of Jim to Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087. Click on the charity website to link directly to their donation site.