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Vincent Lamb

1928 - 2016

Vincent Lamb obituary, 1928-2016, Watervliet, NY

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Cummings Funeral Home

643 3rd Avenue

Watervliet, New York

Vincent Lamb Obituary

The Honorable Vincent A. Lamb WATERVLIET – The Honorable Vincent A. Lamb, 88, attorney and long-time City Court Judge for the City of Watervliet, passed peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his home. Born in Troy on January 25, 1928, Mr. Lamb was the son of the late Vincent G. and Rebecca A. (Brett) Lamb. He was a life-long resident of Watervliet. Mr. Lamb was a graduate of the former St. Brigid’s School in Watervliet, Vincentian Institute in Albany, Siena College in Loudonville and Albany Law School in Albany. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served his country honorably in both World War II (August of 1945 – January 1949) and the Korean War (February 1951 – June 1952). Mr. Lamb was a practicing attorney in the general practice of law for more than 50 years and as such appeared and practiced law in Justice Courts, Town Courts, City Courts, County Courts, Supreme Court, Family Court, Surrogate’s Courts and the Federal District Court for the Northern District of New York. Judge Lamb was appointed Acting City Court Judge of Watervliet by Mayor James F. Cavanaugh, Sr. on March 27, 1973 and served in that capacity until his election as the City Court Judge in November 1987 commencing January 1, 1988, in which capacity he served two terms until his mandatory retirement on January 1, 1998. Mr. Lamb had served as attorney for the Watervliet Urban Renewal Agency and was a member of the Rensselaer County Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, Thomas B. Flynn Post of the American Legion in Watervliet and the Watervliet City Post #729 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a communicant of the former St. Brigid’s Church in Watevliet where he also served as trustee, lector, usher and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was currently a communicant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Watervliet. He was the much loved husband, for 62 years, of the late Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Lebentritt) Lamb who died on March 17, 2014. He was the loving father of Mary Beth Monteleon (Thomas), Honorable Thomas E. Lamb (Pamela), Ann R. Lamb, Joseph M. Lamb and infant son Vincent who was born on July 3, 1954 and died on April 6, 1957. He is further survived by four cherished grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend Donald L. Rutherford on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 10 o’clock AM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 25th Street and 7th Avenue, Watervliet. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Friends are invited and may visit with Mr. Lamb’s family on Friday from 4 until 7 PM at the Cummings Funeral Home, 643 Third Avenue, Watervliet. For those who wish to remember Vincent A. Lamb in a special way, donations may be made to either the Watervliet Public Library, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189 or The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, 5 Computer Drive West, Suite 100, Albany, NY 12205. Please visit www.cummingsfuneralhome.com to leave a sympathy message and for directions.

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Published by The Record from Mar. 1 to Mar. 3, 2016.

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Mary Ellen Carroll

March 19, 2016

Vincent and I were cousins and we used to play together as young children when he came to Watertown to visit Aunt Nellie Brett on Brett Street. He was a lot of fun and I was so sorry to hear he had passed away. We will keep Vin, Betty, and all their family in our prayers.

Clare Carroll
Watertown, N.Y.

Diane Noonan Donnelly

March 12, 2016

Dear Tom,Pam and family,
I just heard of your dad's passing. Hold onto the good memories and they will make you smile !
Diane

March 8, 2016

Dear Lamb Family,
So sorry to hear of Vincent's passing, he was a great mentor and a great person. Prayers are with you.

Shawn and Jennie O'Neill

March 7, 2016

Tom and Family, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God bring you peace and comfort. Casharon Ninstant & Family

March 6, 2016

Tom and family-So sorry to learn of the lose of your father. He was a lovely gentleman.
Marlene O'Brien and family

bill teta

March 4, 2016

Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time

John Scavo

March 3, 2016

It was an honor to serve as a court officer under Judge lamb.He was very fair in his decisions and respectful to all. May Tom carry on in the court room ( with honor and dignity and justice for all) the same way as his father.

Jim Canfield

March 3, 2016

Tom And family: Please accept my sincere condolences on Vince's passing. He was a fine gentleman and excellent attorney. He will be missed by all his colleagues. Were I not out of town I would be paying my respects in person. Jim Canfield.

alan & frank bauer

March 3, 2016

tom sorry to hear the passing of our dad, he seemed to lead a full life rip mr lamb, your neighbor

The Staff of Cummings Funeral Home

March 2, 2016

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

March 3, 2016

To the family of Mr. Lamb, please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of Mr. Lamb, he was always very helpful to my family over the years and I enjoyed our conversations. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Michael P. DeCelle and family

Jeff & Mary Collett

March 3, 2016

Please accept our sympathy at this sad time.

March 2, 2016

Dear Lamb Family, Gary & I are so sorry for your loss. Judge Lamb was a wonderful man & a great neighbor. May he rest in peace with Our Lord. Gary & Anne Gingeresky

John & Lynda Kutey

March 2, 2016

Tom,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

David Hartman

March 2, 2016

Tom and Family: Tom, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great guy and I always looked forward to chatting with him whenever I stopped in.

Lynda Howard

March 2, 2016

Tom and Pam and family, Please accept my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.

Matt & Gerri Craver

March 2, 2016

Tom, Pam and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God watch over and protect you all. Our deepest sympathies.

Mike and Nancy McNulty & Family

March 2, 2016

To all of Vince's Family: We are very sorry for your loss.

March 2, 2016

Tom and family, my condolences on your loss. It was always a pleasure to deal with your father in Surrogate's court over many years, he was truly not only a good lawyer but a fine gentlemen. Steve Stasack

Diana (Call) and Peter Partak

March 2, 2016

Dear Tom and Family,
We're so sorry for your loss. In simple words, Vincent was an amazing man, and his kind heart always left a lasting memory on us.
Wishing you comfort in loving memories of good times shared.

Donna & Jim Hogan

March 1, 2016

Vince was lawyer & friend to us & the Hogan family. His caring, guidance were unsurpassed. Many will feel this loss.

Steve Waters

March 1, 2016

Tom praying for you and family. God bless.

Warren F. Broderick

March 1, 2016

A wonderful person---what else can one say?

Jack Cassidy

March 1, 2016

My prayers and condolences to the Lamb family.V.I.`45.

Anne Glatz

March 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Charles & Sarah Fosmire

March 1, 2016

Tom and family

We are so sorry for your lost. This was a great man, and a great leader, may God bless you.

Fisher

March 1, 2016

Tom and FAmily
MY sincere condolences on your loss, I know what a great team you were with your dad, cherish the fond memories and keep the faith

Arnold Greenberg

March 1, 2016

Sincere sympathy to the family
Arnold Greenberg

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Memorial Events
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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cummings Funeral Home

643 3rd Avenue, Watervliet, NY 12189

Mar

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

25 St and 7 Ave, Watervliet, NY

Mar

5

Interment

St. Agnes Cemetery

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643 3rd Avenue, Watervliet, NY 12189

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