In Memory of David Vinci, 1942 – 2024

David Francis Vinci was born on February 3, 1942 in Evanston, Illinois and passed away from mesothelioma on December 7, 2024 at The Danish Home of Chicago.

David, 82, is survived by his Danish-born wife of 55 years, Bente T. Vinci (nee Hansen), his daughter Susan Marie Vinci, son James David Vinci, daughter-in-law Dana Marie Vinci (Torrance), grandson Owen Christopher Vinci, granddaughter Abigail Anna Vinci, in addition to a sister-in-law, niece and nephew in Denmark.

David was the brother of Vincent David Vinci (Sally Vinci (Burns)) and Ralph Spencer Vinci (Maureen Vinci (Clark)), and the uncle of six nieces and nephews. His parents were the late James Francis Vinci and Meriam G. Vinci (Brown).

He grew up in West Rogers Park and lived in Skokie, Illinois for 52 years. He went to high school at Notre Dame College Prep in Niles, Illinois, graduating in 1960. David then joined the U.S. Navy in 1960, sailing the seas until 1964. He served on 4 ships, including The USS Piedmont, The USS Canberra and The USS Fulton.

David met his wife Bente when she worked at North Shore National Bank. David went to close his bank account, but when he met Bente, a romance began, he kept his bank account open and they eventually married and started a family. David worked for Otis Elevator for 42 years. David was also a 45-year member of the American Legion.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to "The Danish Home of Chicago", 5656 N. Newcastle Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Arrangements are through Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 - https://www.skajafuneralhomes.com.

All Honor to David Vinci's Memory!