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Vincent Birtel Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late Harold and Marie Scavazzo Birtel, he was a member of St. John Neumann Parish at Nativity of Our Lord Church and was educated in St. Mary's School. An Army veteran, he was employed by Leventhal Laboratory and, before retirement, by Allied Services. Vince was a member of American Legion Koch-Conley Post 568, VFW Avoca Post, St. Mary's Club and the NRA. He also enjoyed being an amateur radio operator, was an expert on computers and enjoyed playing pool in various pool leagues.
Surviving are a son, Vincent A. Birtel Jr., Avoca; two daughters, Marie Birtel, Pottstown; and Patricia Birtel, Ocala, Fla.; three stepsons, Michael, Pennsylvania; Timothy and Carl Dellasandro, both of Michigan, whom he raised like his own children; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three brothers, Harold Birtel Jr., Frank Birtel and David Birtel, all of Scranton; three sisters, Marie Rippon and Carol Emrick, both of Williamsport; and Marion McLaughlin, Scranton; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Bailey.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home, 2908 Birney Ave., Minooka section of Scranton, with a blessing service by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor, St. John Neumann Parish. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.
Friends may call Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marie Birtel
January 24, 2011
I will always love you daddy. You were the silliest, smartest man I've ever known. I miss you!!
Patti Birtel
January 23, 2011
Love you Dad! We will miss you.
Linda Eisaman
January 20, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rhonda Charles
January 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Danny Bacwals
January 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rose Ann Smith
January 19, 2011
Vince and family
So sorry for your loss.
Frances Horn
January 18, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes to the Birtel family and friends. you are all in my prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.
Allie, Donna, Katie Mather
January 17, 2011
Pop, you always knew how to make me laugh. I always wondered if one monday night after league there would be a snowman in my Jeep. lol We miss you terribly. Til we meet again dear friend. We love you <3
Wendy Whipple
January 17, 2011
Vince & family.....
I'm so sad to read this. Vince..you know how much I loved your dad & how much fun I had with him whenever we played pool together. He was definitely one of my favorite opponents & people just to be around. He will be greatly missed.
Wendy
January 17, 2011
To Vince and his family we are so sorry to hear about your dad, our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.. we enjoyed shooting pool with him, I thought he was the greatest guy. everytime I saw him I just had to give him a hug.. he will be missed.. from the pool team of the Devil Dawgs Marine Corps League East Mountain.
Carol A Emerick
January 17, 2011
Deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends and relatives of my brother Vincent. May he rest in peace and the eternal light shine upon him.
Donna McLaughlin
January 17, 2011
Uncle Vinnie will truly be missed. His smile and friendliness will always be treasured in my memories. My prayers go out to my cousins and their childre.
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