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Dawson - Vincent Luparell, 60, of Dawson died Monday, March 15, 2004, at his home.
He was born Aug 9, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Anthony and Anna Digiovanna Luparell. He married Sharon Fones in 1962 in Springfield; she died in 1998.
Mr. Luparell graduated from Lanphier High School. He was an iron worker for more than 20 years. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 46 and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors: two sons, Vince (wife, Susan) Luparell of Great Falls, Mont., and Brian Luparell of Peoria; two grandchildren; five sisters, Rosie Skinner of St. Louis, Mariann Cararo of Tampa, Fla., Laura Everheart of Bradenton, Fla., and Anna McCann and Josephine Skeeters, both of Springfield; three brothers, Joe Luparell of Dawson and Tony and John Luparell, both of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and companion, Sharon VanEman of Springfield.
Funeral Mass at St. Frances Cabrini Chatholic Church, the Rev. Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.
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Frederic G. Fliege
I knew Vince before High School. Vince lived on Third Street and I had a paper route on Third Street. Vince went to St. Joseph's Grade School and I went to Trinity Lutheran Grade School. One day while in the eighth grade I was asked to leave school early, (whole different story-wasn't my fault!) and I had to walk home. From Governor and McArthur to Eighth and Keys. I got to St. Joseph's just before school let out and Vince was on patrol at the corner of 6th and Eastman. I knew that Vince would give you the shirt off his back if you asked. Ya, I asked him for a cigarette and he gave me a Pall Mall. I ain't making this up, it's true!
It was great to see Vince at the monthly Fulgenzi's meetings he was able to attend. Vince was a great guy. Everyone liked Vince.
Judith L. Curry
I attended St Joseph's Grade School with Vince and luckily he came to Edison and Lanphier when I did. It was great to have a few old friends from grade school since we really didn't know many people.
Vince was always very polite and friendly and would do anything to help someone. He did have a sense of humor though and was involved in a lot of truly funny pranks.
He was one of a kind and he is missed.
Judy Curry
Marilyn Zukas (Bouwman)
I went to Grade School with Vincent at St. Joseph's and he was a quiet, nice boy then and grew into a very nice young man in high school. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I'm sure he will be missed greatly by family and friends.
Paula Jean King (Eddington)
I knew Vince well, we were good friends at one time we were boyfriend & girlfriend ,thats how it was stated in those yrs. I went st Josephs 5th& 6th grade. One time at the Pantheon we were at the show together and kissed, now I kind of chuckle at that,it was such a big thing then. WOW how things have changed! He was a gentle & kind person. Paula King