George J. Vincek Jr.

George J. Vincek, Jr. Saratoga Springs, NY - George J. Vincek, Jr. of Smith Bridge Road, died suddenly Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. He was 84. Born October 11, 1927 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late George J. and Kristina Gavenda Vincek, Sr. George worked for the International Paper Company in Corinth as a machine operator for twenty-four years. He enjoyed farming and operated his own saw mill. George was a communicant and usher at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Greenfield Center for thirty years. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his son George Joseph Vincek and granddaughter Monica Vincek. Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Rita Mehalak Vincek; one daughter, Maria Vincek and her fiance Timothy Breakell; three sons, John Vincek and his wife Laura, Paul Vincek and his wife Vicky and Andrew Vincek, all of Saratoga Springs; one brother, Edward Vincek and his wife Mary of Chesapeake, VA; one sister Cecelia Swartwout of Saratoga Springs; twelve grandchildren; one great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Friday, March 23, 2012, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center, NY by the Rev. Simon Udemgba. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. George's family would like to express their gratitude and thanks for the loving care given to their husband and father by Dr. Desmond R. DelGiacco, Dr. Roland T. Phillips, III, Dr. John Koella, Norman Bovee and all of the wonderful nurses at Saratoga Hospital. Memorial may be made in George's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.