Obituaries
March 27, 2020

Vincent J. Falconi – Brandon, Miss., Formerly of Charleroi

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Vincent J. Falconi
Brandon, MIss.,
Formerly of charleroi
Vincent J. Falconi died peacefully on March 20, 2020, at his home in Brandon, Miss. He was born in Charleroi to James Paul and Estelle Falconi on June 21, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Patricia Falconi (infant) and Joyce Blaho. Left to mourn are his wife Mary Connolly Falconi; children, Jena Falconi of Brandon, Miss., Vincent Falconi of Jackson, Miss., and David Falconi (Nikki) of Kosciusko, Miss.; a grandson, Axel and a granddaughter, Adeline; his sister, Patricia Sarosi of Columbus, Ohio; as well as his much-loved nieces, nephews and their families. The family would like to thank Dr. Carolyn Bigelow and her staff and all the doctors and staff at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of the University of Mississippi Medical Center for their exceptional care and caring for Vince as well as to his family throughout his treatment. Due to the current global virus circumstances, his memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Richard Catholic Church in Jackson, Miss., at a future date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Special Kids Ministry at St. Richard Catholic Church, PO Box 16547, Jackson MS 39236. Arrangements handled by SEBRELL FUNERAL HOME, 425 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157, telephone 601-957-6946, Benjamin Patin, funeral director.

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