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Vincent

Vincent Purcell

d. April 22, 2021

Vincent Purcell

Vincent Purcell affectionately known as Dexter began his life on July 19, 1965 in Arima Trinidad. He was the fifth child of Alston and Nazareth Purcell. Upon his birth, his siblings favored him because he was a beautiful baby.

He was educated at Arima Comprehensive high school and furthered his education as an auto body technician.

He migrated to the United States in 1986. He went home to be with the Lord on April 22nd, 2021.

Vincent moved on to start a family with Jennifer Watson and together they have four beautiful children; Nicholas(Patricia), Neil, Jessica(Bruce), and Travis. He also has a granddaughter Nyla Purcell.

He loved entertaining and cruising; wherever he went he was the life of the party and his charisma was contagious. His favorite word to friends and family was “Relax!” but, funny enough he never did.

Vincent met Elisabeth and wedded in 2005 and gained an extended family with stepchildren; Alyssa and Dustin.

He was predeceased by his beloved mother Nazareth and father Alston Purcell.

He leaves to mourn, his wife Elisabeth Purcell, Children, Sisters AnneMarie Knight, Louise Purcell, Marcia Messiah (Edghill), Monica Kimbrough, Avril Johnson(Dean), Brothers Ronald Purcell, Shaun Purcell, Avery Purcell, Nephews Ancil Castillo(Patricia), Micah Messiah, Nicolas Black, Nieces, Marsha Purcell, Marrisa Adams(Dennis) Kyla Purcell and numerous others, Aunts Cilla Gabriel and June Ward, Uncles Malcolm Gabriel and Winston Drayton, Numerous cousins and friends especially Lloyd and Dave.

We will surely cherish the moments of his short life.

We will miss you Vince.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

11:00am - 1:00 pm

Galante Funeral Home- Union

2800 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Starts at 12:30 pm

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2800 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083

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Private Cremation

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2800 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083

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