John P. Vicinski

February 18, 2019

John Paul Vicinski, age 81, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, beloved husband for 52 years of Joanne “Joan” Vicinski who passed in 2011; devoted and proud father of John K. Vicinski and Anita M. (Vicinski) Burkard; loving grandfather (Papa) of Erin (Vicinski) Merkin, Johnny and Lauren (Vicinski), and Paul, Andrew and Amanda (Burkard) passed away peacefully on February 18, 2019 with his family by his side. “Big John” lived his life to its fullest and his many accomplishments include: leading his high school (St. Casamir) basketball team to a state championship in 1956; marrying the love of his life (Joan); having two successful children (John and Anita); starting and owning a business; coaching in and becoming President of the Monroeville Baseball Association; serving as a Monroeville Councilman and Deputy Mayor; working as a Regional Manager for the Pennsylvania Lottery, taking care of his beloved wife Joan at their home for over 4 years after she suffered an aneurysm and went into a coma; and mentoring his children, grandchildren and his many friends on how to best enjoy their lives. He will be missed. A small private service was held at Good Shepherd Cemetery. Please send condolences to the family to [email protected] or post them online at https://everloved.com/life-of/john-vicinski/.