Mr. Vincent Lee "Vince" Wynder, Sr.

UTICA – Mr. Vincent Lee “Vince” Wynder, Sr., age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born in Cheriton, VA on September 1, 1964, Vincent was the son of the late Roosevelt Sr. and Rosa Mae (Taylor) Wynder. He was raised in Utica, where he attended John F. Kennedy High School. Vince worked at Price Chopper in South Utica for many years, and most recently at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Utica as a chef. He especially enjoyed fishing and going on outings with his son Andrew and his grandsons. Above all else, Vince will be remembered as a loving and kind-hearted person. Vincent is survived by his three sons, Vincent Lee Wynder, Jr., Joshua Turner, and Andrew and Dytayja Wynder; and grandchildren, Markel Watson, Mahailia Henry; Kyra Rios-Turner, Keyona Turner, Elijia Tuner, Naveena Arthur, Kaden Turner, Rylee Turner; Andrew Wynder, Jr., Malachi Wynder, Ja’lil Woodard, Kaniya Wynder, and Andrea Wynder. He cherished the memory of his grandsons who preceded him, Zayden S. Henry, who was born an angel on June 4, 2016, and Elijah Anthony King McDonald, who passed away on June 17, 2024. His loss is also felt by his great-grandchildren, Verenzo Patterson, Vercellus Patterson; A’Aisha Mudey, Ana’lyah Wynder; Amari Henderson, Jah’Quior McDonald; and Wynter Woodard; siblings and their loves, Theresa Wynder, Rosemary Wynder, Carmelita Wynder and Anthony Ruffin, Toya Wynder, Lashonda Wynder, Jamillah Abston, Erika Thomas, Goldie Wynder, Gwen Wynder, Samuel Wynder, Larry and Alice Copes, Martin and Marcia Wynder, and Izell Bemby. He fondly remembered his brother and sister who preceded him, Roosevelt “Troy” Wynder, Jr. and Cherylann Gray. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews, Shamiya and Justin, Taicoya and Shawn, Rashad; Lashari, Nicora, Nick and Monie; Chawntavia, Anthony; Quay, Maati, Matu, Khia, Kim, Tyshawn; Quante, Zerion, Isiah, Deanna; Drew, Qui, Nini, Tre; J.J., Ky’Zell; Breon; and Ryah; many great-nieces and great-nephews; aunts and uncles, Judy Bembry, Jennifer Bembry, Berthel Bembry, Rosa Wynder, Dorothy Wynder and Daniel Bembry; a host cousins from the Wynder, Bembry, Watson, Furlow, Coney, and Lester families, especially acknowledging Daniel Bembry, Jr.; and many special friends, especially acknowledging Ron Titus. Vincent was additionally predeceased by many aunts and uncles; and his two dear friends, Julie Brown, and William Horstman. Vincent’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Yekaterina Kashtanova, Dr. Anwar Wassel, and the Faxton Dialysis Unit. A special thank you as well to the nurses and staff at Wynn Hospital for the loving care they showed to Vincent. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932. South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Vincent’s Home Going Service and Celebration of Life will commence at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For those unable to attend, you may be present virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82966840877. Interment will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Vincent Lee "Vince" Wynder, Sr.

September 1, 1964 - February 16, 2025