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Michael Vinci Obituary

Vinci, Michael J. Age 72, Veteran of the U.S. Air Force; retired engineer with the Chicago Fire Department. Known as "Norm" to his fire department family at Engine #116. Beloved husband of Carole (nee Svoboda); loving father of Maria (Ray) Kurpiewski, Christine (Scott) Blake, Michael (Laura) and Christopher; proud "Pa" to Brett, Taylor, Michael, Marco and Dominic; favorite brother of Marge (Ron) Brankin; fond brother-in-law of Lori (Tom) Koniarz and Chuck (Gwen) Svoboda; dear uncle, great-uncle and cousin to many. Memorial services Saturday, July 13, 2013 at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel 7740 S. Western Chicago, IL. Memorial Mass 10:00am. Visitation 9:00am-10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Chicago Fire Department Widows' and Children's Assistance Fund, 20 S. Clark St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60603. All arrangements and services provided with dignity by John J. Minich, Funeral Director. 773-582-6294.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 12, 2013.

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Raymond Fineron

July 13, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mike, but he was my Dad's engineer at E116 (Lt Joe Fineron).

I lost my Dad, earlier this year and I understand the hurt that goes along with it.

Peace & prayers,

Jim O'Donovan

July 12, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. I remember mr vinci on the ball fields with my father growing up.

bruce wright

July 12, 2013

my condolences and prayers to the family during this time of sorrow

Michael Sullivan

July 12, 2013

To Carole and all the Vinci family my sincere condolences. Mike was a great guy and an even better engineer. As a young fireman at E-116 I felt safe with Mike as my engineer, always got us there safely and never failed to send the water. He helped to mold me into what I've become on the job and for that I will be forever grateful. Sorry to say that we can't make it to the service due to summer vacation. God bless you all.

Anna Urbanski

July 12, 2013

May he rest in peace. Mike was a great and caring man. He will be missed dearly. Carole my condolences to you and your family. You truly have an angel watching over you now. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

July 12, 2013

God bless Mike, He was a dear friend and we will miss him so much and our great trips and dinners we had with him and Carole ! Pat and Bill

Bernardine Cervenka & Family

July 7, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bill Kugelman

July 7, 2013

What a great friend and loyal union member Mike was. My sincere condolences and prayers for him and his family. Norm will be so missed and may he RIP. Kugie

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St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

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St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

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