

Dominick Josiah Phinney, 13, of Belleville, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born March 16, 2010 in Belleville. Dominick attended 8th grade at Belle Valley School. Dominick had a profound love for country music. He was a true cowboy at heart and wore his boots and hat with pride. He enjoyed spending countless hours playing video games and connecting with his online community of friends. He also had a passion for golf and was determined to learn how to play so he could go with his papa. Dominick looked up to his papa, Uncle Craig, and Uncle Mike and considered them to be his role models. He also had a deep admiration for police officers and firefighters, often expressing his desire to pursue a career in one of these noble professions. Dominick was a brave young man who could easily connect with others and often related to adults. Dominick will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His infectious smile, kind heart and zest for life will forever live on in the memories and hearts he touched.
Survivors left to cherish his memory include his loving mother, Tracey Phinney; sisters, Courtney Phinney and Brittney Phinney; niece, Halo Davis, nephew, Malachi Davis; brother, Joshua Cooper; maternal grandfather, Dennis Phinney; maternal grandmother, Karren Phinney; paternal grandmother, Beverly Cooper; uncle, Craig (Julie) Phinney; cousin, Megan Farmer-Ingram; Auntie, Tarrial Cooper and great-auntie, Gloria Cooper-Eason. Dominick was preceded in death by his step-grandmother, Peggy Fortner.
A visitation will be held Friday, November 17, 2023 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm in Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. A second visitation will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00am in Belleville First Church of the Nazarene, 1901 Lebanon Ave., Belleville, IL 62221. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am with Pastor Nicole Cotton officiating. Burial will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to the family.
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