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By WAYNE GRENNIER

January 17, 2018 at 12:00 AM

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The South Plainfield Radio Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) was informed that

Vincent (Vinnie) Lobosco, KC2IZK passed away on January 13th at Overlook Hospital after a short illness.

Vinnie was an active member of SPARC and an asset to the club. Vinnie was a very active amateur radio operator having also, belonged to Raritan Valley Radio Club, Tri-County Radio Club, New Jersey Antique Radio Club and The American Radio Relay League (ARRL).

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Vinnie was a resident of Fanwood, NJ. SPARC sends its condolences to his family and friends.

Family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday Morning from 9 am - 10 am at the 
Rossi Funeral Home 1937 Westfield Avenue Scotch Plains NJ. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church Scotch Plains, Interment Hillside Cemetery Scotch Plains.

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