Dr. Vincent I. Strockis, Jr. D.D.S.

LEXINGTON- Vincent I. Strockis, DDS, beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend of many, passed away suddenly Sunday November 29, 2015 in Lexington, Michigan. Vince was born on February 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in East Meadow on Long Island. He was a graduate of the University of Dayton, and University of Detroit School of Dentistry. He entered the Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict attaining the rank of Captain. Vince left the Army and set up his dental practice in Richmond, Michigan. Vince married Linda, retired, and moved to Lexington in 2006. Dr. Strockis was loved, appreciated, and respected by his many patients and staff of “dental daughters”. He became involved with the American Legion in Croswell, and served as the Finance Officer and as a member of the Honor Guard for many years. He enjoyed spending time with family and spoiling the grandkids. In the summer you could find Vince cruising the neighborhood in a golf cart with grandchildren on board. Vince was a man of many talents, he was honest, caring, fun loving, humorous, and dedicated to his family. He was well known for entertaining everyone with jokes, and laughed as loudly as everyone else. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Diane Hubert Strockis; son Vincent Strockis III, daughter Kristin (Daniel) Rouleau; 3 grandsons, Ethan, Owen, and Issac; stepson Steven (Tracy) Gawkowski; 3 step grandsons, Nick, Shane, and Caden; stepdaughter Erin Gawkowski; and step granddaughter Ceairra; sister Susand (Greg) Battersby of CT, brothers Paul of NY, and John (Jan) Strockis of CA; many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Vincent was preceded in death by his father Vincent I. Strockis, and his mother Marie A. (Weir) Strockis. A Memorial Gathering will be held 3-9 PM Monday December 7 at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Lexington. Bagpiper and Honor Guard services will be held at 5 PM Monday. Inurnment will be held 11 AM Tuesday, December 8 at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, with military rites and bagpiper. A Memorial Celebration will be held from 1-5 PM on Tuesday at the Croswell American Legion Post #255, with a luncheon served at 2 PM. Memorials are suggested to Croswell American Legion Post #255.

Dr. Vincent I. Strockis, Jr. D.D.S.

February 15, 1947 - November 29, 2015