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Notes for Vincent J. BROOMALL
Vincent J. Broomall, 71 Of Aston, PA Vincent J. Broomall, 71, died Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 at the Life Care Acute Center in West Chester. He was 71. Vincent was born on June 5, 1940 in Chester, the son of the late Helen Ranko and Vincent Broomall. At age twelve, he went on tour as an assistant with Bill Haley and the Comets. During the next eight years, he had travelled the world three times over and had witnessed some of the most important events in rock and roll and world history. He was known as "Catfish" or "Catman" to the godparents of modern music such as Martha Reeves and Elvis Presley, whom he played cards with on occasion. He was at the forefront of the first rock and roll riot in Berlin, Germany, when he saw an army of tanks arrive, ready to protect the construction of the Berlin Wall. Vince then became a foreman for the America Rendering Plant, where he worked with many friends, family, and his mentor, Joe Bonhage. He then worked for Snow Environmental and served as a subcontractor to Sun Oil, Co. Later in life, he continued to work for Marriott International as an operations assistant. In addition, for over twenty years, Vince served at the Felton Hose and Chemical Company in Chester Twp., where he remains an honorary member. Vincent Broomall was a true patriot who worked hard his entire life. He loved cooking, watching the Phillies, giving nicknames, and telling stories at any time of the day, particularly while taking long car rides. Back in the day, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing shuffleboard. He loved his life and the lives of his friends and family, especially his children.Vince enjoyed life; his laugh and quick smile will be missed. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Jean Broomall, whom he has been married since 1958; Vincent is survived by his three children Melissa "Missy" Eiseman of Doylestown (Phil), Vincent "Bullet" Jr. of East Nottingham (Ann) and Karen "Sweet Pea" Cooper of Claymont, DE (George); also his brother Emanuel, wife Marlene, their children Kimberly and Eugene; his two loving sisters, Margaret Broomall and Helen Brogley, and Helen's children Patricia and Charles who were all very endearing during Vincent's later days. In addition, Vincent has three sisters-in-law Carol, Shirley, and Bonnie, and their children as existing relatives. Vince has three loving grandchildren whom he adored, Sam and Max Wechsler, and Sara Cooper. He is also survived by seven step-grandchildren including the recently married Annmarie Henry. Visitation/Service: All are invited to attend a celebration of his life at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 3551 Concord Rd., Aston, this Saturday the 30th at 11 AM a visitation will be held 10 to 11 AM. Following his wishes, Vince's ashes will then be spread along the Delaware River in a private ceremony.
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