Vincent R. Lauricella

Vincent “Vinnie” Lauricella, 56, of New Buffalo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Vinnie was born on May 30, 1961 in Mount Vernon, New York to the late Anthony Vincent and Ruth (Avery) Lauricella. He served his country while in the U.S. Navy. On May 8, 1993 in West Point, NY he married Traci Simpson. Vinnie worked at Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, MI for 19 years and for the past 5 years at Palisades Nuclear Plant in South Haven, MI. He was a member of the New Buffalo City Fire Department as well as the New Buffalo American Legion Post #169. Vinnie was an avid duck and deer hunter, fisherman, amateur golfer, excellent cook, traveler and a full-time jokester. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Vinnie is survived by his wife Traci; his children – Zachary, Zoe and Zane all of New Buffalo; and his brother – Richard (Bernadette) Lauricella of Yonkers, NY. A Celebration of Life service will be on Sat., Oct. 7, 3:00PM at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo with Rev. Jeff Dryden officiating. Visitation with the family will precede the service on Saturday from 12:00PM until time of service at 3:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Buffalo City Fire Department. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com