Vincent St. Onge, 56, of Orange, died peacefully Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.

He was born January 5, 1954, in Dearborn, Michigan to Alice and Lloyd Paul St. Onge, and has lived in Texas most recently, but has lived many places during his life. Vincent was a millwright foreman.

Survivors include his daughters, Sabrina Kooy and her husband Peter, Samantha St. Onge; sons, Vincent St. Onge and his wife Rachael, Anthony St. Onge; grandchildren, Cameron John Kooy,  David Vincent St. Onge; and brothers, Frank St. Onge, Cliff  St. Onge, Sonny St. Onge, Andy St. Onge, Russ St. Onge, Jim St. Onge.

A family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. 

His children said: Throughout his life, Vince followed his own spirit and convictions.  What he believed, he believed strongly.  Vince was loyal to himself and to those he loved.  He had character and knew exactly who he was.  Vince lived his life how he wanted and we look up to him and love him for it.

He loved his children immensely and has always let us be exactly who we are, which has been the best gift.  He told us great stories; endless stories that leave us with beautiful and colorful memories of his extraordinary life.  We plan to tell and retell our own children until we are too old to remember.  He will be missed greatly.

We love him for who he was, as he loved us; and for teaching us sarcasm.  

“I am ready to meet my Maker.  Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” Winston Churchill

We love you, Daddy.  We’ll miss you.