Vincent J. Shimkus, 89, of Palm Harbor, FL passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor.
Born in Brockton, MA he came her from Abington, MA in 1988. Vincent was a Master Carpenter and a Custom Home Builder in Brockton and later as a shipbuilder for Bethlehem Steel. He was Catholic and a WWII veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed gardening and boating.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Alice; daughter Mary Gray of Palm Harbor; sister, Helen Audyatis of Brockton; two grandsons and 4 great grandchildren.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors presented by the Sumter Volunteer Honor Guard will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
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