Russell W. VanMeter

HOLBROOK Russell W. Van VanMeter, of Holbrook, formerly of Naples, FL and Braintree, after a brief illness, August 22, 2008. Beloved husband for 63 years of Mary (DiDio) VanMeter. Loving father of Linda Holston and her husband Hal of Gulf Stream, FL, Susan McDonnell and her husband Joseph of Holbrook and Jill Foley and her husband Charles of Brockton. Brother of the late Floyd and Douglas VanMeter. Devoted grandfather of Megan DeMariano, Russell DeMariano, Ryan Foley and Maribeth Foley. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 69 So. Franklin St., (Rte. 37) Holbrook. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours Monday 4-8PM with a Funeral Service at 7:00PM in the Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Russell Van VanMeter was born in Shinnston, WV and died after a brief illness at the Caritas Norwwod Hospital on Friday at the age of 84. Van grew up in and graduated from high school in Shinnston, WV. After graduating he joined the United States Navy and is a Veteran of WWII. Van owned and operated Vans Body Shop in Dorchester for over 35 years. Upon his retirement, Van and his wife, Mary, traveled extensively on their motorcoach throughout the United States, visiting all 50 states as well as Canada and Mexico. Van has been a resident of Holbrook for the past 2 years and had previously lived in Braintree and Naples, FL. For additional information or to send a sympathy message visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com