Charles Jerome "Charlie" Vincent

Charles Jerome “Charlie” Vincent, age 90, born to Charles Henry and Pauline Catherine Vincent on March 29, 1935, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26, 2026 in Burien, Washington.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; his children, Terri Vincent (Keith Field) (Seattle, WA), Mark Vincent (Lisa) (Redmond, WA), Susan Harris (Stacey Anderson) (Shelton, WA), and his siblings, Peter Vincent (Barbara) (Wenatchee, WA); Beverly Johnston (Pasco, WA); Loretta Sheppard (Moyie Springs, ID); and Anthony Vincent (Seattle, WA) as well as eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Mike, and his brothers-in-law, Mike Johnston and Jim Sheppard.

A lifelong West Seattleite, Charlie had a great love of his neighborhood—and for Spud Fish & Chips, which held a special place in his heart. Charlie attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and O’Dea High School. He worked for 35 years as a telephone company switchman at Pacific Northwest Bell/AT&T, where he was known as an exceptionally hardworking and dedicated employee who rarely took a sick day and took great pride in his work.

A self-taught jack of all trades, Charlie could repair cars and fix nearly any broken gadget his family threw at him. His greatest accomplishment, however, was building the family home on Genesee Hill in West Seattle - followed years later by the construction of a second home on their recreational property at Tee Lake, near Hood Canal. His skills were also put to good use through various projects for the Log House Museum on Alki, where his wife was a longtime volunteer.

Charlie was an avid movie buff, and some of his happiest moments were spent watching classic films. He could name every actor, recall countless details, and often anticipate each upcoming line before it was spoken. He was also a history buff, with a particular appreciation for classic cars and World War II. And true to his West Seattle roots, Charlie often enjoyed catching up with friends at the Poggie Tavern in the Junction, where conversation, laughter, and friendship were always close at hand.

Growing up during the Great Depression shaped Charlie’s outlook on life. He learned early how to stretch a dollar and took pride in repairing things rather than replacing them. He developed a keen appreciation for making the most of what he had. This mindset helped make it possible for him to build two homes and provide steadily for his wife and family.

Charlie will be deeply missed by his wife, Carol, of nearly 70 years; his family; and all who knew and loved him. The family will be memorializing Charlie privately.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, operator of the Log House Museum, in honor of the many cherished hours Charlie and Carol spent volunteering there.