Submitted by
Ken Gates

Note: If you can give the correct birth year (one reads 1936 the other reads 1938), please let Kay know.

 

 

Vick Contella
April 7, 1936 - September 23, 2007

 

     Vick Contella was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and great grandfather.

     He passed away on September 23, at his in Reagan.

     Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel with Reverend Pat Patton officiating. Visitation was at 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25. Burial will be at Hillcrest immediately following service.

     He was born in Eloise, April 7, 1938. He lived in Falls County most of his life. He retired in January from Falls Community Hospital.

     Everyone has a special memory of time spent with Vick. Maybe it was at work, fishing, working on something, or just him hanging out with him enjoying a few beers. He loved to BBQ, and visit with family and friends every September on his and Toni's anniversary, and his Dad's birthday. He was one of a kind and he took a piece of a lot of hearts with him. He will be missed by so many.

     He was preceded in death by: his newborn son, Vicky Ray; mother Myrtle Contella; grandfather and grandmother, Victor and Lena Contella.

     He is survived by: his beloved wife of 30 years, Toni Contella; sons Philip Contella and his partner Denise Vieres of Burleson and Michael Contella and wife Carol Lea of Hewitt; Jimmy Krumnow, who he loved like a son of Georgetown; father Pat Contella of Marlin; sister Lena McCann and husband Kenneth of Highlands; and brother Joe Contella of Marlin.

     Other loved ones left behind are: father and mother-in-law, Bruno and Helen Wiezbicki of Bremond; sister and brother-in-law Verna and Fred Muzyka of Conroe and their children Charlotte and Franklin; Michalene and Billy Hailey of Beeville and their children, Michelle, Tricia, and Pam Charlene and Bryan Walker of Hearne and their children, Victoria and Tommy. Many other relatives and friends will mourn his passing.

     His family very much appreciates Hillcrest Hospice for their wonderful care and thoughtfulness during these trying months, with special thanks to Glen Johnson and Pat Patton. Also thanks to Dr. David Fedro for his care and being there when they needed him.