Joseph J. DeVincenzo DDS, age 73 of Potsdam, NY passed away on August 13, 2017 at the C.V.P.H. Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. There will be no services and arrangements for cremation are with the Garner Funeral Service. The family has planned a memorial celebration of Joe’s life which will be held at a later date at Sergi’s in Potsdam. Condolences online can be sent @www.garnerfh.com.
Joseph is survived by his daughters Rebecca Munn and husband Joe of Colton and Sarah DeVincenzo of Albany; grandchildren Colin and Charlotte Munn of Colton; a niece and two nephews. He is predeceased by his Father Patrick and Mother Rose DeVincenzo, a brother Victor DeVincenzo and a sister Bridget DeVincenzo.
Dr. DeVincenzo was born on February 9, 1944 in Newark, NJ. He attended high school in Union, NJ as a child. He then received his bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University in 1965 and his doctorate in dentistry from Georgetown University in 1972. He practiced dentistry in the Potsdam/Canton area for many years until he retired.
Joe was an intelligent, kind and generous man. A devoted father he enjoyed playing the blues on his guitar and conversing with his loved ones over good food and wine. He spent his free time compiling vast collections of movies, music and books which he referred to as a “collector’s dream” and logged endless hours playing chess.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley 6805 U.S. Highway 11, Potsdam, NY.