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Albert James Rothe

</span><br />Albert James Rothe, 91, passed away June 29 at Woodside Hospice, Pinellas Park, Fla. He was born in Flint, Mich., where he met his wife, Bertha. He was employed at the family dairy farm and later worked at Buick Motor Company. In 1956, the family moved to Mansfield, Ohio, where he worked as a supervisor at the General Motors stamping plant until his retirement in 1980. In 1981, he moved to Sun City Center, Fla., where he was a member and avid golfer at the Caloosa Golf and Country Club. In 2010, he moved to Largo, Fla. During his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed many travels, including a trip to his father&rsquo;s native New Zealand. He was pre-deceased by Bertha Morrish Rothe, his wife of 65 years, and three brothers; Leo, Thomas, and Robert. He is survived by four children: Alberta J. (Gary) Bradrick of Mansfield, Ohio; Thomas E. (Hilda) Rothe of Westerville, Ohio; Joy A. Rothe of Mansfield, Ohio; and William J. (Gail Elder) Rothe of Clearwater, Fla. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren as well as many nephews and neices.</p>
<p>A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center, Fla. Place of final rest will be the Garden at St. Andrew&rsquo;s church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Sun City Center Emergcnecy Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, Fla., 33573, in his name would be appreciated.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times new roman,times;"><strong>Joseph Vinci, Jr.</strong></span><br />Feb. 8, 1925 - July 8, 2011</p>
<p>Joseph Vinci, Jr., 86, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of North Haven, Connecticut.</p>
<p>Born in Bernice (Mildred), Pennsylvania, Joseph was the son of Josephine Monde Vinci and Joseph Vinci, Sr., originally of Mistretta, Messina, Sicily.</p>
<p>He enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in the 4th Division as a Corporal, stationed in the Mariana Islands and Saipan during World War II.</p>
<p>Joseph worked most of his career at Geometric Tool Company, New Haven, Connecticut and retired after 36 years of service.</p>
<p>His best enjoyment came from his wife, family, friends, dancing, laughter, a good joke, golf and as a volunteer at South Bay Hospital. He was a member of the Falcon Watch Golf Club, the Americans of Italian Heritage and Prince of Peace Catholic Church.</p>
<p>He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, four daughters; Catherine Vinci Germar (Edward) of New London, New Hampshire; Janice Vinci of Laguna Beach, California; Mary Ellen DeRosa of Orange, Connecticut; Angela Vinci of Aliso Viejo, California; four grandchildren; August Germar, Michael and Mariana Vinci Germar, and Shelby DeRosa; his sisters Mary Tramantano, Madeline Tramantano, Grace St. John (Wint) and many loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Salvatore (Norman) Vinci and his sister Josephine Beach.</p>
<p>&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Boulevard, Sun City Center.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Joseph Vinci to Life Path Hospice, 2723 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, Florida 33573.</p>

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