Vincent Rincon

Vincent was born to Jesus Rincon and Jesusa Rincon on September 25, 1938 in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1957 in Houston, Texas. He married Anita in 1960 and they lived happily together for 65 years in Houston, Texas. Together they raised two children.

He is survived by his wife Anita Rincon, daughter Sonia Weiner and husband Jeffrey Weiner, son Robert Rincon, and brother Samuel Rincon. He also leaves to cherish his memory two granddaughters whom he loved to pieces, Ashlyn and Kristyn Weiner, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Maria Luisa Rincon, sister Angela Gonzales, and sister Alice Sanchez.

Vincent worked in the auto parts department for Knapp Chevrolet dealership near downtown Houston for many years. He also worked as a machinist and retired from Hughes Tool Co. His second retirement was from HISD.

He was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed auto mechanics. He didn’t shy away from handy man projects. He also enjoyed going on cruises and traveling both domestically and internationally. His children fondly remember their cross-country childhood summer road trips to Acapulco, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Grand Canyon, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yosemite, San Francisco, San Diego, Carlsbad Caverns, St. Petersburg, and Daytona Beach, Disneyland, and Disneyworld.

Vincent will be remembered for his reputation as a hard-working husband and father who seldom ever called in sick to work. For ensuring that his vehicles remained showroom shiny and dust-free! For his love of chicken mole and ice cream only on Thursdays and Sundays. For his generous nature and willingness to always help. For teaching his granddaughters how to ride a bike. For never missing a family birthday or holiday. For the numerous St. Edward’s University and Trinity University move-ins and move-outs that he assisted with in his beloved double cab Chevrolet Sierra (that only he could somehow park in the exceedingly narrow space in the garage).

The Houston Astros, Texans, Rockets, and Cougars have one less spirited fan.

Christmas was his very favorite time of the year. Shortly after Thanksgiving, he would begin thinking about his outdoor Christmas displays. Sadly, Curly Oaks Drive will not be illuminated this year.

Despite losing his hearing working as a machinist at Hughes Tool Co. due to metal-on-metal noise, he mastered reading lips to communicate effectively.

He was a warrior to the end. As we mourn, happy are we to have been a part of his journey. Amen.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” – an Irish headstone

“He is a success—who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.” –unknown author

The family has requested a tabletop floral arrangement or a house plant to honor Vincent Rincon’s legacy.