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Vincent Kinkade Obituary
Vincent Kinkade, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away June 27, 2023. He was born Aug. 7, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, to Paul T. and Pamela S. Kinkade. Vincent was a 1979 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from Hanover College in 1983, his Associate's degree from the New England Culinary Institute in 1985, and his MBA from the University of Indianapolis in 1996.
Vincent married Karla J. Biberstine, June 15, 1991. Vincent was a food service professional for 38 years. He was the former Program Chair of Hospitality Administration at Ivy Tech and the former Academic Dean at The Chef's Academy at Harrison College. He most recently served as the Food Service Director at our Lady of Fatima Retreat House.
Vincent was a longtime member of St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church and the Central Indiana Cursillo Community.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 3, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Vincent is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Karla B. Kinkade; children, Kacie M. (husband, Andrew J. Travis) Kinkade, Kevin M. Kinkade and Molly E. Kinkade; mother, Pamela S. Kinkade; and siblings, Kristen K. (Craig) Nelson, Carlyle A. (Jack) Barnard, Kyle E. Kinkade, Patrick O. (Catie) Kinkade and Katherine A. (David) Paulus. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Paul T. Kinkade.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226 and/or Central Indiana Cursillo Community, c/o Martin J. Van Der Burg, Treasurer, 3280 Waverly Dr., Richmond, IN 47374.
Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers- Castleton Chapel. www. shirleybrothers.com.
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Angela White, Attorney at Law
January 8, 2024
Vince always sported a warm smile for everyone he encountered at Hanover College. He will be sorely missed by the Hanover community.
Melissa York
July 3, 2023
I am sorry for your loss, I enjoyed working with Chef Vincent he was a kind and hard working man. I pray for your family's healing God is with you.
Corpstein family
July 1, 2023
Casey, we are saddened to hear of your loss. Our family prays for you, your mom and the rest of the family for God´s comfort and grace to help you through as you grieve. May God bless you and be with you for the rest of your lives. May God grant him eternal peace and rest.
Brenda Oeff
June 30, 2023
Dear Kinkade Family,
Our family remembers Vince´s big smile and always helping at the St Simon fish fries and festival. Such a sweet person!
We send our love to you.
Sincerely,
The Oeff Family
Libby Naylor
June 30, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Chef Vincent's passing. He was one of my favorite chefs at Ivy Tech. My prayers go out to his family.
Katie Prine
June 30, 2023
May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff Todd
June 29, 2023
Rest in peace Vince.
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