Joseph Paul Sincavage

Joseph Paul Sincavage 

Joseph Paul Sincavage, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on December 16^th, 2009 surround by his family. 

He was born July 18^th, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. to Joseph and Helen Sincavage.  He married Mary Lou Singleton on July 28^th, 1956.  He served in the Air Force in the Korean War.  Settling in Murray, Utah, he raised his family where he was active in coaching little league and Babe Ruth baseball, Boy Scouts counselor for many years, seeing his three sons achieve Eagle Scout of which he was so proud.  His greatest joy was sharing his love of fishing with his children in the beautiful Uintah Mountains, camping and traveling, especially to Yellowstone Park, watching his sons and daughter as they achieved their own successes in life. 

Joe’s career in drafting and the oil and gas industry was one of pride and success.  He was a Senior land Specialist and consultant.  He retired from Tenneco Oil.  He was president of the Utah Land Association. 

Joe was a devoted member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for many years, serving his parish. He was devoted to God in a special way, remembering everyone he knew and those he didn’t know in his prayers. 

He met many physical illnesses and challenges with deep faith and trust in God and his doctors for the past 21 years.  We called him the man of miracles as he accepted each one.  We thank his doctors for their loving care, especially Dr. Grant Hawkins who saw him through each new challenge and Dr. Greg Litton for his care during his battle with cancer bringing him to remission. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Lou Sincavage. His children and grandchildren who are his pride and joy, daughter Cheryl (John) Goleniewski; sons Ronald (Karen) Sincavage, Portland, OR, Steve (Donna) Sincavage, Colorado Spring, CO, Gary (Vicki) Sincavage, Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren Jessica and Daniel Sincavage, Michael Goleniewski, Joanne, Hannah, and Mary Sincavage, and Kimberley Sincavage; brother Robert Sincavage, OR. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister Geraldine Scavone. 

Thank you to his friends at Walmart where he spent 14 years working part time. 

May you find peace and joy now to catch the “big one”.  You will be missed and loved by all who knew you.  Pray for us as you have always done.  We love you. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Utah Cancer Specialists, Sister Angela’s Charity Program at St. Vincent’s or a simple smile to a friend.   

A viewing will be held on Monday, December 21^st from 5 to 7 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, Salt Lake City, where a Rosary will begin at 7:00 PM. 

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 22^nd at 11:00 AM also at the church.  Interment to follow at Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S. Vine Street, Murray.