He lived his passion and for family and the community. Vince wanted everyone to succeed. We learned from him and his legacy will carry on. A proud moment for the Pure Prep basketball team as they pose together on the court, celebrating a game with their coach and showing unity and team spirit.

I remember all the freestyle battles we used to have on the bus riding to games. We were always joking, laughing, and having a good time. Those were some great memories. He’s been my friend since 6th grade at Merrill Middle School, and we’ve stayed close all the way through graduating from Roosevelt High School. We’ve shared a lot of good times and memories together over the years. The Merrill Mustangs sixth-grade basketball team proudly poses after achieving the title of C

Vince was a great soul who had a lasting impact on so many players, and especially on me as a coach. He had a way of calming people down and making them laugh, even on their toughest days. I had the privilege of coaching alongside him for years. His demeanor was always calm and patient, and the way he coached made players truly understand where he was coming from. He never came across as just a coach—he was a father figure, a mentor, and a friend who genuinely cared. Vince wa