Vincent A. “Vinnie” Pace, 71, of Warren, Pa., died Sunday
morning, June 3, 2018 after an extended illness at Kinzua
Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA. He was born in
Warren, PA., to the late Bruno and Sabia Ditonto Pace. Vince was
a lifelong Warren area resident and a 1964 graduate of Warren
High School. He was always remembered as a truly talented
athlete while in school, playing in high school football and
baseball. He was a veteran with the U.S. Army as a Tech Sergeant
during Vietnam War, earning a Bronze Star Medal. He was
owner and operator of the BullPen Bar and Restaurant for 40
years. He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Struthers
Hose and a life member of Clarendon Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He enjoyed motorcycle riding and hunting. One of the great joys
in his life were spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlene Smith Pace
whom he married June 1, 1974 in Warren, PA., 3 Children –
Michele Pace of Pensacola, Fl., James B. Pace of Buffalo, N.Y.,
Malissa L. Snyder and husband, Pete of Warren, PA., 4 Sisters –
Dora Cicchini of Pittsburgh, PA., Antionette Durkin and husband,
Michael of Alexandria, VA., Sylvia Larson and Mary Larson both
of Tampa, FL., 3 Grandchildren – Cassandra Mason of Warren,
PA., Colin Mason of Ft. Hood, TX., Elijah Snyder of Warren, PA.,
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stillborn
son, 1 Sister – Rafaela Peck.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted
Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church,
600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., with Fr. Richard
Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C.
Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by
members of Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. Honor Guard and the
U.S. Army funeral personnel. Those wishing to place memorials
may do so through Western PA Kidney Foundation, 2403 Sidney
St., Suite 230, Pittsburgh, PA. 15203 or Warren Sports Boosters,
P.O. Box 643, Warren, PA. 16365
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
To all the Pace families, our deepest of condolences go out to you during this sad time. Vince was a childhood friend and an Icon in the Warren area.
Such a sad loss.
Sorry to hear about Vince. Growing up on Walnut St, Vince was one of the guys we always looked up to. He will be missed.
Charlene, Michele, Jimmy and Missy and entire Pace Family. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Vinnie, was a great childhood friend that I will miss and know that he will be remembered as a great guy, athlete and one of the best joke tellers. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers.R.I.P. my friend
In my drinking days, I was a regular at the Bullpen. I always thought I was a pretty fast runner and one night I kept challenging Vince to a foot race.
“I’ll bet $10 I can beat you from here to the end of Sill St”, I told him. All Vince kept saying was, “No, no you can’t.”
When he closed for the night, he agreed to race me, with Char as official.
He smoked me by 10 yards, and later I found out he was one of Warren High’s best ever sprinters. Rest in peace, Vinnie.
Very sorry for your loss. Vinnie was one of a kind! Loved visiting Bullpen and seeing his smiling face!! He will be greatly missed by very many.
Charlene and family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Vince. Paul enjoyed the trips to Notre Dame and to Las Vegas with him. The Bullpen will never be the same. He will be missed by everyone. Praying for all of you.
Peace, Prayers, n Blessings to all of you❣️ Love……
Antionette, so sorry to hear. I remember Vince as our quarterback. I graduated in 1966. I was on the Dragonette staff. It was a pleasure
knowing and working with you.
Dear Michele and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. May the peace which comes from your memories comfort you now and in the days ahead. May he rest in peace.
Fred and Marlene Brasington