+ In Memory of Traian Pincu
(eulogy/biography - by the family)

On Christmas day, 25 December 1999, a pillar of the church, a beloved friend and a great man, Traian Pincu passed away.

Traian Pincu was born in Niculintzi, Yugoslavia on November 8, 1939. He married Maria Latku on September 23, 1961. They had a beautiful daughter Felicia and soon after he fulfilled a part of his dream by immigrating to the United States, where they were blessed with the birth of their second beautiful daughter, Jenny.

But, first, to make a home, he wanted to be surrounded by the loved ones, so he proceeded to bring over his parents, Vikente and Juliana, and then went on and brought over his sister-in-law Emiljia and mother-in-law Dragina, who loved him dearly.

Now, that he had the basin ingredients for a home, love he furnished his home with hard work, patience, warmth, understanding, support and most of all, love.

To his daughters, Felicia and Jenny, he was and always will be what the definition of father should be. We flourished in his love and teachings. He taught his children that there would only be limits to their dreams if we personally put limits on our dreams. And when we did put limits on our dreams he would push those limits away.

To his wife, his trust, love and support gave her the wings to fly. His encouragement allowed to do and see the things she never dreamed she could. He was her rock of Gibraltar, and her ever loving "Honey".

As a father and husband, he was very wise, loving, knowledgeable, and most of all fair. And growing up in this surroundings we couldn't help but learn from him. He did everything with a passion. He taught us that if we put taught, love, passion and a little effort into everything we did, we would succeed most of the time, and when we didn't he made us do it again, or just accept the fact that we did our best and that was O.K.

Not only was he a provider for his family, but a pillar in his community. He served his church with love and good-will and served as treasurer, and controller for many, many years. In the last few years of his live he served as a chairman of the Building Committee of the Holy Trinity, strongly believing that the Almighty Lord will provide for building of a new church and cultural center in Sunland, where the church purchased its new property. He was very un-selfish, very giving of himself to his church, family, friends and community.

He was a very, very special husband, Daddy, son and friend. His common sense, his perception of what was right from wrong, his caring heart, his kindness, his gentle touch. All of these qualities made him so exceptional. All the people who were fortunate enough to know him, had to come away a better person. May he continue to guide us. We love him and miss him with all our hearts. And may he forever rest in peace. He will always live in our hearts forever.

The wake service (Tue., December 28) and the Funerals (Wed., December 29) were officiated with hundreds in attendance by Fathers Constantin Alecse, Catalin Mitescu and deacon Vasile Simonca, at the Holy Trinity church, the parish which Traian loved and supported with all his heart throughout his life.

All members of the Holy Trinity Church extend the deepest and hearty-felt condolences to Maria Pincu (wife), Iuliana Pincu (mother), Felicia and Jenny (daughters), at the passing away of our beloved brother, Traian Pincu. May the Almighty Lord rest his soul in the bosom of Abraham. Memory Eternal!