Samuel Dale Vinch Jr.

Samuel Dale Vinch Jr, born January 20, 1947, passed away August 23, 2019 at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Rose Vinch and his brother Angelo Vinch, Sr. He is survived by his daughter Tearina Young; grandchildren Gabriel Young and Trisha Hurt; sister Mary Jane (Michael) Curle; goddaughter and niece Sarah (Jeremiah) Jordan; niece Kristin (Robert) Houchins; nephews Angelo (Jennifer) Vinch Jr, Michael (Kimberly) Curle. He is also survived by many beloved cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, as well as many cherished friends and colleagues.

Sam attended St. Raymond’s for grade school and St. Anthony’s High School in Detroit, MI. He was a proud graduate of Eastern Michigan University where he received a degree in mechanical engineering. This lead to his very fulfilling career designing automobile molds and parts. His hobbies were skiing (he lived in Aspen, CO for a few years), golfing and attending as many University of Michigan football games as he could. He enjoyed exploring his Italian heritage, he and his father traveled to Italy several times. Family was very important to Sam, he never missed a sporting event, theater show or ice skating competition of his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved to talk about his beloved family to his friends and colleagues.

Sam had a passion for his work, many of his designs can be seen in some automobiles today. He started and owned a successful business, Datum Point, Inc. Well respected in his field, he decided to keep working past the age at which most people retire. Sam had many life long friends who loved to get together often and reminisce. He had a love for story telling and an infectious laugh, a laugh that those close to him will remember fondly. Sam will be forever and greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

A memorial gathering will take place on Friday September 13, 2019 from 2-8pm at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia, MI. The memorial mass will be held on Saturday September 14, 2019 at 11am at St. Edith Catholic Church in Livonia, MI. A memorial luncheon will immediately follow mass at BRAVO! Cucina Italiana in Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute or St. Edith Catholic Church.