Earl J. Vincent

Earl Jay Vincent. Beloved husband of Irena (nee Juodinskaite) Barzdziuviene; loving father of Vanessa Vincent, and loving stepfather of Marijus and Skaidras Barzdzius, and Elaine Harris, Christine Harris, Sagola Monberasai, and Michael Harris; step-grandfather to many. Former husband of Karen (nee Hlaner) Cotterell and Helen (nee Daniels) Harris, dear brother of Russell (late Marilyn) Vincent, Roxanna (late Brad) Smith, and the late Allen (Gloria) Vincent, fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn where family will share memories and tributes on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 

Art teacher for the Chicago Public Schools; Hess Upper Grade Center and Marshall H.S. until retirement in 2003. In addition, he worked as a Cook County Deputy Sheriff. Avid Craftsman and prolific Artist. Enjoyed world-traveling and socializing with friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.