James Vanecko Obituary

I was one of Jim's students in at Brown in 1970. As a professor he was inspirational because he commanded the abstract and theoretical, yet put it into real-world context that made it "important to learn this stuff". As a student who grew up in the Chicago area, I had a special bond with him and he provided an example that we from the old sod could go on and do well in this ivy-league world. At a very young age when I needed role models, Jim was a great one. I'm so sad to hear of his passing and offer my deep regrets to the Vanecko family.

Fr. Bill & family, please accept our sincerest prayers. Chuck & I view a loved one's death as their birthday into heaven and it's just a matter of time until we are all there celebrating with them again. May the Lord continue to bless you all.
Chuck and Ronnie (Veronica Nunez formerly of St. Thomas Apostle) Buchino

SPECIAL THOUGHT AND PRAYERS TO FR. BILL AND FAMILY.
FR. BILL COMFORTED US ON MANY OCCASIONS IN OUR FAMILY,
NOW WE SEND HIM OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT.
THE McCARTHY'S FROM ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE

Dear Fth Bill my deepest sympathy and
you and your family are in my prayer

Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Vanecko Family.
Bob (Q.P.S.'59) & Kathy Kerrigan,
San Diego, CA

Dear Fr. Bill, my sympathies extend to you, too, of course -- my fingers went faster than my brain and I inadvertently left you out of the family in my previous entry.

On behalf of the Durkin Family, I would like to extend my sympathies to Jim's wife, children and the whole Vanecko family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I just learned of the death of Jim Vanecko. I am saddened. Jim was always a gentleman. The entire Vanecko family was always gracious and a class act. I was lucky enough to grow up a half a block away and spent many happy hours in their home on Hopkins Pl. I shall remember Jim fondly as well as the Vanecko family. They will always be in my heart and my prayers.

Bob, Dick, Mary Carol, Ellen, and family, I am saddened to hear of Jim's passing and my prayers go out to all of you, who I am sure will misss him very much.

As I remember, "Jimmy Joe" was the youngest of four boys, a peppy kid from a generous family. The Vanecko home was always open to those of us in the Beverly neighborhood in the early 1950s. My sympathy to his family and to his brothers. E.Dennis Murphy