Vincent L. Way of Havre de Grace died January 3, 2007 at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 59.


Vince was born to Arthur and Margaret Way on September 23, 1947, and was the husband of Deborah Angelucci Way. Raised in Havre de Grace, he proudly followed in his father's footsteps and entered the U.S. Army in July 1967. He served two tours of duty with Army Intelligence in Vietnam between 1968 and 1970. He was
honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant in 1971, and was decorated with the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star
and Purple Heart.


After completing his military service, he returned to Havre de Grace and continued to serve his community as a member of the Havre de Grace Police Department. He later went on to work for the U.S. Government Department of Defense, retiring in 2004 after 32 years of service.


Vince's passion for his community led him to join the Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps in 1971 where he was fondly known to all as "Vinny" or "Pops". Throughout his 35 years with the Corps, he held the positions of President, Lieutenant, Captain and served on the Board of Directors. For 11 years, from 1991 through 2002, he was Assistant Chief. He was Vice President of the Harford County Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Association And for 10 years served on the Board of Directors for the County Association and the Medical Advisory Board. He was also a trustee to the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association. Vince was a friend and mentor to many people in the Ambulance Corps. His service as an EMS provider for the citizens of Havre de Grace and surrounding communities continued to be a priority until his illness started progressing in late Summer of 2006. He was also a Life Member of the Susquehanna Hose Company where he was a 20-year member. He was honored when asked to fill a vacancy on the Havre de Grace City Council and was in that position from 2005-2006, serving on the Public Safety Committee to further protect the citizens of Havre de Grace. His special passion this past year was as a dedicated volunteer for the Disabled Veterans at PerryPoint transporting disabled veterans to their medical appointments.


In addition to his parents and wife, Vince is survived by a son, Robert Way and wife, Lisa, of Havre de Grace, a daughter, Jennifer Givens and husband, Alan, of Perryville, a sister, Peggy Way, of Joppa, brother-in-law, Robert Angelucci and wife, Susie, of Havre de Grace, and five grandchildren, Victoria and Alexandra
Way, of Parkville, Peyton, Presley and Parker Givens, of Perryville and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Way was predeceased by his brother, William of Florida.