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Emerson VanPatten Jr.

Emerson VanPatten Obituary

VanPatten, Emerson Jr. ALTAMONT Emerson VanPatten Jr., 89, died suddenly on Monday, October 15, 2007 at his childhood home. Born on August 14, 1918, Emerson is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 61 years Elizabeth (Ivers) Van Patten; his children, Linda (Lee) Sornberger, Emerson Van Patten III, Jeffrey Van Patten, Jill Van Patten, Jan (Gail) Van Patten, Christopher (Carlene) Van Patten, Lisa (Patrick) Clark all of the Capital District area. Emerson is also survived by his ten grandchildren Kelly, Kacey, Brandon, Kourtney, Korinne, Kyle, Carlie, Erin, Caitlin, and Jack; and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Aidan as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Emerson was the son of Emerson and Mabel (Horner) Van Patten and very dear brother to Ruth Lawlor and Olive Van Patten, who both predeceased him. Emerson, known as "Van" by many friends and business associates, attended Draper High School and served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Emerson and Elizabeth met while both were serving in the U.S. Army while stationed in San Francisco and were married in May 1946 at Reno, Nev. Upon their honorable discharge from the service, they settled at the Van Patten home on Western Turnpike. Van then pursued a career in the automobile business that spanned over 50 years and upon his retirement remained active in the business with two of his sons. Van also developed a passion for raising Shetland ponies, which he and his children showed at many of the region's annual fairs. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 18, at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Alta-mont. Calling hours are Wednesday, October 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial is in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland. Donations in Emerson's name may be made to the Regional Food Bank, 956 Albany Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Emerson VanPatten

25 Entries

Maureen Kingsley

November 13, 2007

Dear Kacey, Kelly, Brandon, Mrs. Sornberger, Mr. Sornberger, and family:
My family and I are keeping you in our thoughts. I've always enjoyed hearing stories about "Van" from Kacey...I know he was a wonderful man and dearly loved by all of you.
Much love,
Maureen (Watson) Kingsley

October 23, 2007

Thank-you for all of your wonderful words of condolences. If you would please sign your names to your messages we can thank you personally. Thank-you, Jeff

October 20, 2007

Jeff,
I was very sorry to hear about your Dad, I know you will all miss him, especially your Mom. She is fortunate to have children and grandchildren that will help her through this. I will keep you in my prayers.

marilyn Nichols

October 18, 2007

Jeff, We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. It's never easy. We will keep you all in our prayers.
love john & Marilyn Nichols

Eric, Patti & ReAna Hummel

October 18, 2007

Betty, Chris and family. With the deepest of sympathies. Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time of loss.

Marjorie Fredericks

October 18, 2007

Jeff, Jill and Family - Sorry to hear of your loss. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jaime & Donny Anderson

October 18, 2007

Jeff, Jill, Korinne, Kourtney, and Kyle:
Thinking of your family during this time of loss. We're keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Allie Teschke

October 17, 2007

Jeff, Jill, Kourtney, Korinne, and Kyle - I am sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a very sweet man. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. With love, Allie

Michelle Pahl

October 17, 2007

Kyle, Jeff, Jill, Kourtney, Korrine and the entire Van Patten family,
We are so sorry to hear about your sudden loss. We hope you can all cherish the memories that you had together to keep you strong at such a difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bob, Barb, Michelle and Carl

Tara Stevens

October 17, 2007

Kourtney
I'm sorry about the loss of your Grandfather. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tiffany Jones

October 17, 2007

Vanpatten Faimly,
I'm sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

LENA AND BILL JONES

October 17, 2007

JEFF,JILL,KOURTNEY,KORINNE AND KYLE.SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOSS.I KNOW IT IS A DIFFICULT TIME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

Lynn Rivers

October 17, 2007

Mrs. VanPatten, Lisa, Jay & Family: My heart goes out to you all for the loss of your beloved husband & father. I hope your many happy memories of good times shared through the years sustain you through the difficult times. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. You are all in my thoughts at this time... Lynn

Donna Peek

October 17, 2007

Jan, Gail, and Girls:

We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this most difficult time.

Your neighbors - The Peek's

Claire DePaulo

October 16, 2007

Jay and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolances.

Claire DePaulo

Joanne Catallo

October 16, 2007

Dear Betty, my co-workers and friends Lisa and Jay, and the entire Van Patten family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know memories and pictures of Emerson will help you at this difficult time and always.

Judith Horton

October 16, 2007

Dear VanPatten family, Lisa and Jay whom I have worked with, my deepest sympathy to you all during this very difficult time. So very sorry for your loss. Judi Horton

CLAIRE HANNIS

October 16, 2007

Dear Betty and Family, I was so saddened to learn of Van's passing, yesterday morning. He would want us to look back with a smile and to look forward with joy, his newest grand child will help us with this endeavor. We will all have such fabulous memories of a kind and gentle man. I will always remember him answering the phone and telling you that "Clara" had called, and I always assured him that he could call me anything he wanted to. See you all soon, much love and deepest sympathy. Love, Claire

Jen Bosworth

October 16, 2007

Kourtney, Jeff, Jill, Korinne and Kyle and family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Father and Grandfather. I hope your many warm memories of a wonderful man may provide you with some comfort during this difficult time. Love Always,

chuck mooney

October 16, 2007

To the entire VanPatten Family,especially Mrs.Betty VanPatten, Sorry for your unexpected lose.

October 16, 2007

To Emerson's family,
We are so very sad to hear about his sudden passing. He will forever be in your hearts and memories.
Our love and prayers are with you.

Rich, Lynette and family

Terry Coburn

October 16, 2007

My dearest Betty - Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Van was such a wonderful man and I will truly miss him. Much love to you and your family. Terry

Chris Van Patten

October 16, 2007

I hope you will remember our father as we do, as a loving devoted husband and father. As a man who loved to be surrounded by his family and friends. He was a man of few words who often let you know how he felt and thought with a smile, a wink or with the touch of his hand. If you are friends of the family, I hope you will call, write or stop by to see mom and help her through this very difficult time. God bless you and your loved ones.

George Johnson

October 16, 2007

Dear Betty and Family,
I worked with Van at Gateway Motors, many years ago. He was a fine gentleman, respected by all.
I know he was also a wonderful father who will be sorely missed.
My deepest condolences.

Marilynn Avery

October 16, 2007

Betty, Linda, Jay, Jeff, and Jill, I'm so very sorry for your sudden loss. Cherish your memories. Love, Marilynn

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