1985
2013
Shane Michael Vicknair Graci, age 27, passed away in Kenner
La on Friday May 3, 2013. He was the beloved Fiancé of Rebecca
Wilson and loving Father of Jaxson (Turbo) Vicknair.Shane was a
resident of River Ridge, La and native of Metairie, La. But he was
most at home at the track with his Pops. He is survived by his
Mother Kim Vogel and Step Father George Vogel. His Father
Ron Graci(Dawn Williams), and three brothers Justin (Ashley) Graci,
Kristopher Graci, and Devon Burgess, Sister Ashton Burgess.
His grandparents Liz Franz, Jimmy (Carol) Burgess,Lynn Vicknair
(Diana), Vincent (Shorty) Richard,aunts Tiffany Richard,Karen (Stephen)
Devall, Lisa Burgess, Kathy Graci, MaryAnn (Cyril) Rando, uncles Rodney
Vicknair, Dean Hughes, and Ty Burgess, David (Anna) Graci, nieces
and nephews Brooke, Zoey, Wesley and Lucas as well as numerous
other loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his
Grandfather Cliff Franz, Grandmother Linda Richard and Grandparents
Wilfred and Anna Graci, Great Grandparent Roland and Doris Vicknair,
uncle Ray Richard. Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held on
Wednesday May 8, 2013 from 6pm until 9pmand Thursday May 9, 2013
from 10am until 1pm at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans
Blvd, Metairie, LA.Burial will follow the funeral at Garden of Memories
Cemetery.
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July 18, 2013
To all friends and family please submit photo's whatever you have. I really want to have them and your words mean so much.
Thanks
Kim
July 18, 2013
kim vogel
Want to thank everyone for there support in this difficult time. God has taken my son but I know that he is gathering his troops, his angels! I can't question him anymore. My faith is strong and although me and my other two sons are grieving like crazy I have to be ok with Gods choice. And what a great choice to make. Shane was so many things wrapped up into one great package. Rebecca and Jaxson will live without him and have good days and bad but she is so strong. I couldnt be more proud of her right now. Rebecca you mean everything to me for loving him with all your heart and soul. Thank You... Jaxson MEME loves you and one day you gonna know your daddy for the wonderful man he was. Justin and Kris stay strong. Your brother wouldn't want you to walk in saddness. He's your angel now. He loved you two men like crazy. Kris chin up my son. Lucas you will hear many stories of your uncle. Don't listen to all but grasp the wonderful ones. He will be by your side watching you grow up. Shane was so happy when you were born. You had his heart just as his own son had it. Wesley and Zoey MEME knows the two of you loved uncle shane and he loved you as well. Know that and last Ashley thank you for my grandchildren. Most of all thank you for taking care of Justin. I'm so happy to know he's taken care of. One last thought, to my POPS!!! Thank you for loving my son like your own. You were his number one constant in his life. I just thank God Shane's last vision was you. I will always be greatful to you for loving him so much. I love you, for loving him through the good bad and ugly. God Bless all of his wonderful friends and family who came and saw him off to the heaven above. He was crazy about his friends. And last but not least thank you to the racetrack that gave him life for 20 years. It was where he felt happiness and joy. Race- On My Son... Till I see you again.
Ma
June 19, 2013
Rebecca Wilson
I have looked at this page almost everyday wondering what to say here that you don't already know? Turbo and I miss you like crazy. I am so proud of the person you were and the father you became. You are my everything and my other half. I am lost without you here and to hear you tell me " I told you so" or "Rebecca Ann Marie" even though that wasn't my name. Your life (our life) was cut too short, But I will keep the promise I made to you. I will always be yours and you will always have my heart. You stole that the day you walked into DBD's and I was your bartender. I love you Shane Michael and you will always remain in my heart. Help me to stay strong! I cant wait until I see you again to be cuddled into my pocket with you and see that big warm smile again. I LOVE YOU FOREVER
Your one and only Rebecca Ann Marie, Wifey, Baby Momma :)
June 3, 2013
Kristopher Graci
Brother, Words can't explain how much this has hurt. All the hidden tears, and the hidden grieving is just eating me alive. I try to stay strong because I know you would tell me to man up but it is just so hard. You left way too soon and my only question is where to now. I cannot imagine living my entire life without 1 of my 2 brothers. It has been almost 5 weeks and it still feels like yesterday I was pulled out of English class early when Dad told me the news. I didn't believe it. You were way too young. I am just such at a loss of words but there are 3 words that I will always mean and say. I Love You.
May 29, 2013
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May 28, 2013
Blake, I remember that night the two of you froze your butts off then came inside and set the alarm off. Good times huh... Ms Kim
May 28, 2013
kim vogel
My son, you are up there with your true father. I promise I will help take good care of Turbo. You left us way to soon but I believe God needed a special angel. Mamma Loves You Son
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May 28, 2013
Hey Ma, Pick up the phone... I miss you son! I will answer
May 12, 2013
Cynthia Gallois
Can't believe your gone Shane ! Ill never forget some of the fun times I had with you during my high schools years some of the "best" an most def won't forget them ! You will forever be missed Shane ! But for now it's goodbye but def know ill see you later bc your just another angel sitting up in heaven looking down on your friends an family smiling ! RIP ANGEL
May 10, 2013
Loren Spizale
Thanks to you Shane I got to ride in a drag racing car. If it wasn't for you I'd never have that memory. You've left me with only great thoughts and memories of you. You'll always be in my heart and you're someone I'll never forget
May 10, 2013
Blake Barre'
Never will forget that time, when we were kids and thought it was a good idea that we sleep in your moms shed when it was 20° outside...R.I.P. Shane my prayers to your Family
May 10, 2013
Lindsey Mahe
So sorry to hear of your loss, Shane was a good guy, Love & Prayers to the family. Cheryl& Lindsey
May 9, 2013
Laci Springer
You will be truly missed. Keep that BIG smile smiling down on all of us here until we see you again. My thoughts and prayers will forever be with your family and that baby boy. Rest in Peace Shane.
May 9, 2013
STEVE BORDELON
RON,
VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS.
May 9, 2013
Cal Lambert
Rest in peace buddy.... My thoughts and prayers are with your family and close friends. You will be missed but not forgotten. Wish I could have made it to your services.
May 9, 2013
meri and family maniscalco
Shane u will be forever remembered.. You were always there to help when need be. So glad I got to know you. We still can't believe you are gone. At least now I know you are in Heaven racing and watching over your son as his Guardian Angel. May you shine and continue on through your son. RIP SHANE, YOU Will BE SADLY MISSED!
May 9, 2013
courtney mcclendon
I am sorry for your loss with the vicknair family n rebecca. I met him a few times and he is a great friend ... You will never be forgotten. You will be missed and so many different way. Watch over everyone ... Rip shane Vicknair.
May 8, 2013
Cody "CP" Pollage
I'm still not wanting to accept this or believe. I'm gonna miss you buddy. I'm gonna miss all the times you use to mess with me in the staging lanes. Heck just a couple weeks ago at the last bracket race, I was racing the truck and you were writing the funniest stuff in the dirt on the side of it. You always made me laugh weekend in and out. You were a true friend, and I'm going to miss you. RIP my friend. God Speed.
May 8, 2013
Always in our hearts
May 8, 2013
You will always have a place in my heart.rest in peace shane
May 8, 2013
Michelle Jamison
My heart goes out to your family Shane, you were always there for me when I really needed you. Ill remember that forever and I know everyone else will too. You'll live on in everyone's memories, gone but never forgotten.
May 8, 2013
angel hertz
I will miss u always in my heart
May 8, 2013
Kristen Darby
You were a good hearted person and it is very sad to see you to. You will be missed by many.
May 8, 2013
Katie Donolo
May 8, 2013
Hector S
You will be. Miss. My buddy Shane.v
Is a great pleasure to meet you and sad. To lost you
May 8, 2013
Shane you will be missed but never forgotten. You will be in our hearts. Max and Danielle Cook.
May 8, 2013
Spallino Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Shane's family, God bless
May 8, 2013
Marcella Glaudi
Shane you will truly be missed.Growing up,when you were around it was always bound to be a fun time, full of laughter. You were a great friend, like a brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. Your son will be proud of who you were!! Say hey to Albert for me. Y'all two don't cut up too much!!!
May 8, 2013
Tara Palliser-Durham
Shane has been a part of our family for a very long time. He was my brothers partner in crime. My prayers go out to Rebecca and Turbo. We will meet again Shane!
May 8, 2013
Marcella Glaudi
May 8, 2013
Liane Connor
Rebecca, my prayers are with you and your family. He will live forever in your Memories.
May 8, 2013
Carroll & Jane Simoneaux
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 8, 2013
Lisa Jones
May God be with Shane's Family & Friends At this time of need & for those days to come.. From what I understand Shane was a very Friendly & Loving kind of guy that you always wanted around, I pray that God will truly Bless his son from losing a Father at such a young age.. Just such a senseless tragedy for this family.. May God give each of you the strength for all the days to come..!! You will all remain in my thoughts & prayers :")
May 8, 2013
Godspeed brave racer...Love Maw Maw and Paw Paw Vicknair
May 7, 2013
Melinda & Arthur Laurent
Shane, were ripped from this world way too soon, may you rest in peace! I am honored to have held you as a tiny baby and watch you grow for many years after! We hadnt't seen each other in about 3 yrs. but we loved keeping in touch on facebook! My heart breaks for you Kim!!!!!!! And my prayers go out to Ron, Justin, Kris, Rebecca and beautiful Jaxson. May God bless you with peace and helps you to heal your hearts.
May 7, 2013
Josh Hibbs
R.I.P SHANE! I only met Shane once, but he seemed like an awesome guy. I am sorry for your loss Rebecca, Kim, and the rest of the family. Y'all are in my prayers and I hope God may comfort your hearts in these hard times.
May 7, 2013
CLARENCE JACKSON
FROM THE JACKSONS OWN PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY HE WELL BE MISS VERY MUCH I CUT HES HAIR FOR YRS. HE HAD MUCH FUN HE ALWAYS CALL ME CJ
May 7, 2013
John Fussell
I have known Shane since birth he was like a little brother to me watching him grow up was amazing he was all about drag racing and cars in general up until little Jackson (turbo) was born that is when his life turned around and he became a family man and then a racer Shane I know you are watching over us all my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family especially Pops Rebecca and Jackson
May 7, 2013
Mary Catherine Hock
Your family is in my prayers. Rest in peace Shane.
May 7, 2013
Tiffany Richard
Shane, (my son, brother, nephew). Oh how much I love u and miss you. Thank you for always being in my life, pops, and Brooke's. You have always been special in my heart. I will remember and always smile because of the memories. Especially when you were around 2yrs old and couldn't say Tiffany so you called me Tibala and I took you to the park and you were in the back seat telling me to go Faster, I knew then you would be KING of the track. Thanks for teaching Brooke to become so passionate about going Faster lol. I LOVE you and until we meet again, You and RayRay don't drive maw maw crazy up there. RIP
May 7, 2013
Larry Gotreaux
Our prayers are with you all, Shane will be missed, God Bless, Sue & Larry Gotreaux
May 7, 2013
Kristopher Graci
I love you shane. I will always will and forever you are going to be missed. I love you sooo much.
May 7, 2013
Brittany Tarantino
May your soul rest in peace. We had some fun times growing up that I will never forget. My prayers are with your family and friends in this difficult time.
May 7, 2013
Amalia & Josh Fedoroff
Heaven is surely racking themselves a fun crew. My husband was in disbelief when I told him that you had passed. I'll always remember you in the EJGH halls, laughing about how much you were there. All the crazy adventures you and Josh had, but they were always in good spirits.
I pray for your family at this time in need, that their faith is strong as ever, that their memories last forever and I pray that your son knows how much you're proud of him throughout the years.
We send our condolences to everyone you had touch.
May 7, 2013
Tina Juster
I am very sorry for your loss Kim. You are all in my prayers.
May 7, 2013
Eric LeBlanc
I'm so lost for words,I meet Shane in 2001,from my friend Tito ! He told me that Shane needed a job , so I said yes ! Shane was a hard worker and a good kid !!we got along great & he was a racer just like I was. We would talk about racing and cars all the time !I would see Shane , here & there through the years ! My heart, and prayers Go out to you and your family . RIP Shane !!!!!!!!
May 7, 2013
Lisa Gautreau
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
May 7, 2013
Cindy Watts
God bless your family during this time.
May 7, 2013
Lemuel Oubre
Im gonna pray for you shane R.I.P
May 7, 2013
Rusty Russo
"No words can express my sorrow to your family at this time my good friend. Will miss our daily conversations."
May 7, 2013
Tara Lang
May 7, 2013
Chris Cree Bailey
Love You My Boy! Watch over us in this crazy crazy world man! See you when I get there! You and Poppa Bailey don't get in to much trouble without me.
May 7, 2013
Shawn LaBue
Still hard to believe this has happend, I know your looking down on us, but I know your legacy will live on through Jax, miss you man...
GODSPEED
May 7, 2013
Alice Lewis
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 7, 2013
Joseph Terre
You were a good man my heart goes out to your family r.i.p
May 7, 2013
Megan Murdock-Llorens
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Im so sorry for your loss. Shane was a great guy and had a heart of gold.
May 7, 2013
Gary,Amy,Jules & Jonathan LeBoeuf
We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Shane will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him.
May 7, 2013
Mona Shaffer
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
May 7, 2013
Bob Newman
Our deepest sympathies to Rebecca, Jaxson, Kim and the rest of Shane's family. Shane always brought a smile to our faces whenever we saw him. We usually discussed cars and racing for which he had a deep passion as you all know. We trust that God will help all of you in this time of tragedy and sadness.
Bob, Diane, Kristen and Robert Newman
Charlotte, NC
May 7, 2013
Shawn LaBue
Still not wanting to accept it, I miss my boy. Gone but never forgotten, through Turbo your memory will live on.. GODSPEED SHANE...
May 7, 2013
Shannun T. Walker
You will be missed my friend. Sorry this happened to you and your family.
God Speed.
May 7, 2013
Kim "Meatball" Maranto
I will never forget you my friend.. I remember when I first met you with Pop's.. You were just a kid with the fire of being a driver in your eyes.. I could tell from that first pass in the copy of Chris's dragster only in Jr. form you had what it took to be a champ.. Rest easy my lil buddy, God has you in his arms... Watch over all of us still hurting...
May 7, 2013
Moe&Gene Short
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Shane was an amazing friend.
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