Vincent Paul Campbell Jr.

Albany-Vincent Paul Campbell, Jr. passed away on February 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born August 30, 1943 in Albany, NY to the late Vincent and Helen (Lewis) Campbell. Vince attended Christian Brothers Academy and graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. Vince served the United States Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. His wife joined him and they had their first child there. Upon his return to the States, Vince embarked in a career in business, working for Heinz and B.F. Goodrich before starting his own business, C&S Tire, on North Allen Street in Albany. Vince went on to work as the science labs coordinator for the Albany City School District before his retirement. Vince enjoyed cross country skiing, boating on Lake George, camping, dining out - especially Italian food - and hopping in the car to visit friends and family. Vince had a magnetic personality and touched the hearts of everyone he met. An eternal optimist, Vince was a fighter till the very end. He is predeceased by his wife Sandra (Steede) Campbell with whom he shared 38 years of marriage, and his sister in law Margaret Kaufman. He is survived by his children, Keith Campbell of Latham, Erin Campbell of Latham, and Meghan Muller (Daniel) of Niskayuna; sisters Eileen Campbell of Albany, Helen Pelersi (Mark) of Florida, and Joyce Campbell (Bob) of Florida; brother in law James Kaufman of Guilderland, sister in law Kathy Vavasour (John) of Albany, brother in law Raymond Steede of Menands, his grandchildren Jessica and Devin Campbell, David Mislak, and Owen and Nathaniel Muller, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff of Teresian House, especially Amy, Liz, and Joy, as well as Sister Joan, who provided the family with great comfort during his final hours. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Vincent's family Sunday, February 5, 2017 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Monday, February 6, 2017 at 8:15 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 9:00 am where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Teresian House Foundation.

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Vincent Paul Campbell Jr.

August 30, 1943 - February 1, 2017