John V. Vinquist obituary: John V. Vinquist's Obituary, Syracuse
In Memory Of
John V. Vinquist
1943 - 2014
In Memory Of
John V. Vinquist
1943 - 2014
John V. Vinquist
November 15, 2014
John V. Vinquist, 71, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Saturday after a brief battle with cancer. John was born on July 4, 1943 in St. Peter, MN to E. Virgel and Verna (Holteen) Vinquist where he grew up on a farm. He graduated from Clintonville High School in Clintonville, WI in 1961. He joined the Air Force that year and served in Japan until 1965 in the AFRES Division. John graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1969 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in various management roles at nuclear power plants in Cedar Rapids, IA, Sacramento, CA and finally at Nine Mile in Oswego, NY where he retired as Owner of MATS, Inc. In retirement, he served as the Executive Director of the Radisson Association and later on the Board of Directors. He also volunteered with the U.S. Power Squadron and instructed on boater’s safety. John was the Second Vice Commander of the Baldwinsville American Legion Post 113 and served on the Executive Committee. John was selected Legionnaire of the Year for 2014.
John and Marilyn were passionate about boating and riding their Gold Wing motorcycle. They were also very active in volunteer work and with the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marilyn; a daughter, Nissa (Jason); a son, Joshua (Kelly) and their daughter Hayden; stepdaughter, Natalie (Lew) and their children, Roxanne (Lindsey) and Cassandra; stepson, Tom (Lori) and their daughter, Casey. He is further survived by step-great-grandchildren, Gavin, Owen and Ahlana; sister, Mary (Ken) and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Thursday 1-3 pm at Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church with a Memorial Service at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to American Legion Post 113, 8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or to the Wounded Warrior Project.
November 15, 2014
John V. Vinquist, 71, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Saturday after a brief battle with cancer. John was born on July 4, 1943 in St. Peter, MN to E. Virgel and Verna (Holteen) Vinquist where he grew up on a farm. He graduated from Clintonville High School in Clintonville, WI in 1961. He joined the Air Force that year and served in Japan until 1965 in the AFRES Division. John graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1969 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in various management roles at nuclear power plants in Cedar Rapids, IA, Sacramento, CA and finally at Nine Mile in Oswego, NY where he retired as Owner of MATS, Inc. In retirement, he served as the Executive Director of the Radisson Association and later on the Board of Directors. He also volunteered with the U.S. Power Squadron and instructed on boater’s safety. John was the Second Vice Commander of the Baldwinsville American Legion Post 113 and served on the Executive Committee. John was selected Legionnaire of the Year for 2014.
John and Marilyn were passionate about boating and riding their Gold Wing motorcycle. They were also very active in volunteer work and with the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marilyn; a daughter, Nissa (Jason); a son, Joshua (Kelly) and their daughter Hayden; stepdaughter, Natalie (Lew) and their children, Roxanne (Lindsey) and Cassandra; stepson, Tom (Lori) and their daughter, Casey. He is further survived by step-great-grandchildren, Gavin, Owen and Ahlana; sister, Mary (Ken) and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Thursday 1-3 pm at Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church with a Memorial Service at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to American Legion Post 113, 8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or to the Wounded Warrior Project.
John V. Vinquist
November 15, 2014
John V. Vinquist, 71, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Saturday after a brief battle with cancer. John was born on July 4, 1943 in St. Peter, MN to E. Virgel and Verna (Holteen) Vinquist where he grew up on a farm. He graduated from Clintonville High School in Clintonville, WI in 1961. He joined the Air Force that year and served in Japan until 1965 in the AFRES Division. John graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1969 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in various management roles at nuclear power plants in Cedar Rapids, IA, Sacramento, CA and finally at Nine Mile in Oswego, NY where he retired as Owner of MATS, Inc. In retirement, he served as the Executive Director of the Radisson Association and later on the Board of Directors. He also volunteered with the U.S. Power Squadron and instructed on boater’s safety. John was the Second Vice Commander of the Baldwinsville American Legion Post 113 and served on the Executive Committee. John was selected Legionnaire of the Year for 2014.
John and Marilyn were passionate about boating and riding their Gold Wing motorcycle. They were also very active in volunteer work and with the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marilyn; a daughter, Nissa (Jason); a son, Joshua (Kelly) and their daughter Hayden; stepdaughter, Natalie (Lew) and their children, Roxanne (Lindsey) and Cassandra; stepson, Tom (Lori) and their daughter, Casey. He is further survived by step-great-grandchildren, Gavin, Owen and Ahlana; sister, Mary (Ken) and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Thursday 1-3 pm at Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church with a Memorial Service at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to American Legion Post 113, 8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or to the Wounded Warrior Project.
November 15, 2014
John V. Vinquist, 71, of Baldwinsville, passed away on Saturday after a brief battle with cancer. John was born on July 4, 1943 in St. Peter, MN to E. Virgel and Verna (Holteen) Vinquist where he grew up on a farm. He graduated from Clintonville High School in Clintonville, WI in 1961. He joined the Air Force that year and served in Japan until 1965 in the AFRES Division. John graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1969 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked in various management roles at nuclear power plants in Cedar Rapids, IA, Sacramento, CA and finally at Nine Mile in Oswego, NY where he retired as Owner of MATS, Inc. In retirement, he served as the Executive Director of the Radisson Association and later on the Board of Directors. He also volunteered with the U.S. Power Squadron and instructed on boater’s safety. John was the Second Vice Commander of the Baldwinsville American Legion Post 113 and served on the Executive Committee. John was selected Legionnaire of the Year for 2014.
John and Marilyn were passionate about boating and riding their Gold Wing motorcycle. They were also very active in volunteer work and with the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marilyn; a daughter, Nissa (Jason); a son, Joshua (Kelly) and their daughter Hayden; stepdaughter, Natalie (Lew) and their children, Roxanne (Lindsey) and Cassandra; stepson, Tom (Lori) and their daughter, Casey. He is further survived by step-great-grandchildren, Gavin, Owen and Ahlana; sister, Mary (Ken) and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Thursday 1-3 pm at Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church with a Memorial Service at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to American Legion Post 113, 8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church 17 W. Genesee St. Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Service
Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 3:00 PM
Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church 17 W. Genesee St. Baldwinsville, NY 13027
New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family
New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family