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Albert VandeVelde Obituary

Albert C. VandeVelde - Born: March 7, 1921 in Chicago. Passed Away June 1, 2008 at his Glen Ellyn home (50 year resident). Retired after 35 years of service as a pilot for TWA. WWII Navy Pilot. Beloved husband of 64 years to Mary L. Loving father of Thomas (Sandy) VandeVelde, John VandeVelde and Janet (Jim) Gillespie. Proud grandfather of Annette (Bob), Michael, David, Julie, Melissa (Tom), Christian (Leah), Marisa, Ian (Jocelyn), Nicholas, Conor, Dirk and the late Stacey. Great grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Valere (Harriet) VanDeVelde. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends to gather Friday, June 6th for 11AM memorial mass at St. Petronille Church, 420 Glenwood Avenue, Glen Ellyn. In lieu of flowers donations to Loyola Hospice at 2160 South First Ave. Maywood 60153. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel 800-588-1132
Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Jun. 3, 2008.

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Craig Donath

June 9, 2008

Mary, John, Tom, & Janet,

I was so sorry to hear about Al. On my first bicycle "training ride" Al towed me home and gave me pointers on how to improve. That was 32 years ago. I knew from that moment that he was a Good Guy.

He'll be missed.

Dianne Gerling

June 6, 2008

Dear John and Family

I am so sorry for your loss, remember all the good times with your Dad and remember that you now have a "guardian angel" looking down over you 24 hours a day.

Keeping you and your family in my prayers at this difficult time.

Mary Jo Shaughnessy Murphy

June 5, 2008

Dear John and Joanie,
I was so sorry to hear about your father, John. I remember him as being a very good man. I also remember your pride in his being a pilot. Wow, 64 yrs. of marriage is quite an accomplishment-what an example! Please give your family my condolences.

The history we have from grade school and high school is something I treasure. My best always,

Marlene & Pat Murphy

June 5, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Lora Meisner

June 4, 2008

Mary, John, Tom, & Janet,
I am so sorry for your loss. As your former next door neighbor, I have very fond memories of Al getting ready to fly off to some corner of the globe. I was very happy to see both him and Mary at my mother's memorial several years ago. You have my deepest sympathy and God Bless. (P.S. my husband and I have relocated to Oregon).
Lora Meisner

Louis Bacon

June 4, 2008

Mary and family: We are thinking of you and have you in our prayers. Al is finally out of his pain. Lou and Clara

Bob Matas

June 4, 2008

John;
So sorry to hear about your Father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Bob Matas & Diane Harke

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