Vincent (‘Vince’‘Vin’‘Vinnie’) John Chiego

Vincent Chiego Obituary 9/28/21

Vincent (‘Vince’/‘Vin’/‘Vinnie’) John Chiego

, 72, of Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his home in Lakewood. Vincent was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Anthony Chiego, and his mother, Anne Chiego (née Maskarinec). Surviving Vincent is his loving wife of nearly 46 years, Joan (‘Joni’) Ann Chiego (née Munsch); his adoring daughter, Jennifer White (née Chiego); his caring son-in-law, Daniel White; his devoted son, Michael Chiego; and his irreplaceable brother and sister, John Chiego and Nancy Chase (née Chiego).

Vince was born September 9, 1949, in Perth Amboy, NJ, and grew up in Newark, NJ. While attending the technical school, RCA Institutes, in New York City, NY to study technical engineering, Vince met his wife, Joni, in 1969 – the same year they both attended the Woodstock Music Festival. After marrying on October 9, 1976, Vince and Joni moved to Phoenix in 1977. A lover of the desert and the outdoors generally, Vince was also a huge proponent of education having earned his Master of Education degree from ASU. Vince enjoyed a remarkable 40+ years in Arizona with the family he loved dearly, and his eclectic and adoring group(s) of friends, especially the Wednesday Lunch Crew.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Bueler Chandler Mortuary, 14 West Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ, USA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Vince’s name to an education or environmental charity of the donor’s choice.