Name: Calling hours for Anton van der Jagt
Start: 2016-03-15T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-16T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Brighton/Rochester Chapel

van der Jagt, Anton

Pittsford: March 12, 2016. Peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ at age 94. Predeceased (2009) by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth van der Jagt (née van Esch), four brothers and one sister. Survived by three sisters-in-law; his children, Arjo (Thijs), Élise (Jan), Johan, and Antoinette (John) Cantrell; grandchildren, Theresa, (fiancée Brian), Christina (Kareem), Rosemarie, Anthony, Daniel, Michael (Samantha), Matthew, Elizabeth (Bob), Jonathan (Mary), Benjamin, Rebecca (Matt), Hannah, Cameron, Adrianna, Lance, Aletta; great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

He was born in the Netherlands, was a member of the Dutch Resistance in Rotterdam during World War II, then immigrated to Canada and later to the United States. He was an eminent engineer specializing initially in television tubes, then in optics and laser research. He was a certified apiarist, an avid reader, and authored books about the church and for youth, including The Escape (translated into 4 languages). Throughout his life he demonstrated his strong love for the Christian faith, teaching its basic tenets to both young and old. Above all, he loved his wife and family and was a role model for what a husband and father should be.

Friends may call Tuesday, March 15th, from 6-9 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). On Wednesday, March 16th, a brief graveside service will be held at 9:45 AM in White Haven Memorial Park followed by a worship service at 11:00 AM at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3201 Dewey Ave. Donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation. To share a memory of Anton or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.anthonychapels.com

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Mar. 14, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Judith Heagney-O'Hara

March 8, 2019

My Original condolence from 2016:
Elise,
Many, many years have passed since I last saw you while I worked in Pediatric Administration at the University of Rochester.
You are blessed to have had so many fruitful years with your Father~
My condolences and Sympathy,
)udy Heagney-O'Hara

Els Drijfhout

March 22, 2016

Opa has gone to glory, where he will never forget His Saviour or anything else. We here on earth have many good memories to remember him by. I will cherish the squirrel book he wrote! Love and prayers from Els Drijfhout and family.

Judith Anne Heagney-O'Hara

March 17, 2016

Elise,
Many, many years have passed since I last saw you while I worked in Pediatric Administration at the University of Rochester.
You are blessed to have had so many fruitful years with your Father~
My condolences and Sympathy,
)udy Heagney-O'Hara

Philip Tucker

March 14, 2016

Johan and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you mourn the passing of your father. Peace to all of you.
Philip and Sheri Tucker

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Mar

15

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Brighton/Rochester Chapel

2305 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Mar

16

Service

11:00 a.m.

Covenant Presbyterian Church

3201 Dewey Ave., NY

Mar

16

Graveside service

9:45 a.m.

White Haven Memorial Park

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2305 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

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