Obituary of James William Vlacich

James William Vlacich, age 75, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Melbourne Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 6, 1943 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late John Peter Vlacich and Ethel Marie Smith. James worked in the shipping industry as a Supervisor with Perkin Elmer and part time Security Officer at St. Vincent’s Hospital. James was a Veteran and served in the U.S. Army with the rank of Spec. 5 from 1965-1967. And even though he worked two jobs, he found time to coach baseball at the Park City Little League where his 3 sons played on the Mets and Cardinals teams, and took his family on vacations, fishing, swimming and Amusement Park fun. Then he would join in the family plays that his young granddaughter would write. He loved music and no one could compare to his favorite Rock’n Roll artist “Elvis”. He kept close ties with his sisters and brother (who still called him Butchie) since they were “kids” and he and his wife took many family reunion trips over the years. He retired to the “vacation land” of Florida in 2004, where he and his wife enjoyed taking their grandchildren to Disney and the beaches. He was also a member of the American Legion in Palm Bay and ejoyed playing “steak shoot and bingo” there. James is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years Sherrie C. Vlacich; 3 sons, John W. Vlacich (Sharon), James M. Vlacich and Jason P. Vlacich (Simone); granddaughter, Amy Vlacich; grandson, Jesse Vlacich; grandson, Justin Vlacich; grandson, Tyler Vlacich; granddaughter, Rachel Vlacich; grandson, Joshua Vlacich; granddaughter, Michelle Vlacich; daughter in law, Cindy Vlacich; sister, Patricia Migliaro (John); sister, June Rodgerson (James); brother, Thomas Vlacich (Barbara). Hon, we will miss you everyday with your love and laughter and telling of jokes, but we know you are in the Lord’s care now, and our hearts will be filled with these memories. The family will hold a viewing and a service at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care 950 Malabar Rd. SE, Palm Bay from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 and on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A graveside service will he held at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US Highway #1, Mims, Florida on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm.