Vincent Desrosier Obituary

Vince DesRosier touch my life in many ways. I met him when I married his son Vince Handler. Though I am not married to him now, Grandpa DesRosier always treated me as his daughter anyway. His laughter is something I will never forget. He was, to me, a fun loving, teddy bear, who made me feel like a princess. It was such an honor to have him in my life. I was honored to be the mother of his grandson, Joshua, better known by Grandpa DesRosier as "Stinky", and he took my daughter Jacqui in as his own. I have truely been touched by Big Vince and will never forget him. I Love You Grandpa DesRosier and I'll see you in heaven. Thanks for keeping an eye on us while we are still here. :) Dee Dee

I really didn't know much about my grandpa Desrosier but he holds a special place in my heart. When I think back I find no bad memeries. We allways had a good time and I think thats what I love most about him. He allways showed light in darkness and never had a frown. I loved him and allways will.

When I was Younger, I was kinda afraid of Vince, He looked Tough, I visioned him as A (Street Fighter?). When I got A little older, like at Vince& Ruth-ann's Wedding, My impression of Vince was that to more of the like's of say...Marlon Brando?. I shook his hand once, and he looked into my Eye's...and I remember thinking, I want to be like him when I grow up. My mom faked spilling Red Wine on their White Wedding Dress, at the Wedding, I thought it was funny, because i knew before-hand...but ya should have seen the look on the Bride & Groom and some of the guest...Ha/Ha. I know Vince Handler, And I can See That same look in his Eye's, as his Father Vince. God Bless his Family and hope I have the same Stamina as Vince /'s :-)

Vince and I were in the same science class at Holden School in 1968 when we were 15....we became those high school sweethearts you always hear about..



I knew Vince as "Ernest Vincent Desrosier" and he lived with his beloved grandfather, Mr. Luna. They took a trip to Mexico together to visit grandpa's birth and eventual resting place. The souvenier Vince brought back was still hanging in his apartment 30 years later!



I remember when Vince and his friends taught themselves to ice skate so they could play hockey at the park. You could ALWAYS find Vince - in the alley playing hockey, at the Spiegel lot playing Swift, or a the schoolyard playing softball!



Our family in Arizona knows Vince as "Big Vince" and as a terrific grandpa to those little ones mentioned (Joshua, Jacqui, Emily & Tyler).



We are so proud of Big Vince's son, Vincent David (born 1970), for the father and business leader he is becoming. Vince carries many traits of his father, from his looks to his caring ways with people to a no-nonsense way of handling life.



Though Big Vince and I have appreciated being parents from across the country, we shared the honor of being present together at his son's college graduation a few years ago...



So I appreciate the open and gracious opporunity to have been a part of Vince's life - and to see it carried on in his son.....



Big Vince returned a call to me when he returned home from the hospital about two weeks before he died. In that conversation, he spontaneously said to me that "Jesus died for the sins of the world."



We can take immense satisfaction and comfort knowing that Vince had been speaking intimately with his Holy Father. For in that relationship, we absolutely know that Vince has chosen eternal life

with God and we who choose the same shall see him again.



"...I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life that both you and your seed may live." Deuteronomy 30:19



"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13

Dear John and Nancy,

Even though we haven't seen each other since Danny's wedding,I have always thought of Vince and John as part of my 2nd family.

This 2nd family is special,we all don't get together as much as we want,but when we do the love and brothership is still there, like we have always been together.

Vince was a little older than me,but I remember the few times we got in trouble together he always had my back,he was a true friend.I always figured we would still have another big card game or something,life is too short.He will always be with me.

Let's try to get together more,all of us.

Love,

Dave Wonogas

a.k.a. Herman

Vincent,

So many happy memories of our childhood come to mind. You will be remembered and missed. May you find eternal rest in the Kingdom of God. Love, Lu and Ray Juarez

Nancy & John, I am sorry to hear about Vince. Our prayers are with you.

Our prayers are with the entire family, from the Juarez Family in Houston, TX.