Joseph J. Vinci, Sr. affectionately known to his friends as J.J., passed away on February 11, 2017. Born on March 3, 1912 in Middletown, CT to Nicola Vinci and Lucia (Micciulla) Vinci, he was predeceased by brothers Francis Vinci, Salvatore J. Vinci and Sebastian Vinci, his sister Anna (Vinci) Aresco, and his loving wife of 72 years, Mary E. (Scirpo) Vinci. J.J. is survived by his three loving children, Joseph J. Vinci, Jr., Robert F. Vinci and Rosemarie Vinci all of Middletown. A grandson Michael J. Turner, his wife Mary J. Turner and his three adoring great-grandchildren Nicholas, Lauren and Christian Turner, his sister's in law Ann Scirpo and Margaret (Peggy) Scirpo, as well as several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday February 16 at D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 South Main St., Middletown from 4-8 P.M. Friends may join the family at D'Angelo Funeral home on Friday morning at 9 am to be with the funeral procession. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint Sebastian Church on 155 Washington Street, Middletown Friday at 10 am. Internment will be at St Sebastian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Sebastian Church