Neil T. Van Valkenburgh

Neil Van Valkenburgh, 76, of Somers, NY and New Milford, died at Danbury Hospital on September 26. Neil was born in New York City May 30, 1934, the son of the late Edward and Margaret Helen (Fitzgerald) Van Valkenburgh. He spent his career working for 43 years as a Vice President of Administration, Investment Research at Goldman Sachs and Co., retiring at the age of 68. He earned a degree in Finance and Accounting from New York University. Neil leaves behind his beautiful and devoted wife of 55 years, Margaret Helen (Gravino), his two loving children, Linda and Lawrence; and treasured grandchildren, Charles, Samantha and Lauren Burkardt. Neil was a true gentleman, friend, and avid golfer. He gave back to his community by joining the Danbury Hospital Development Fund Board of Directors, by serving on the Danbury Hospital Annual Cancer Golf Tournament Committee and volunteering as assistant golf coach at Immaculate High School in Danbury. Visiting will be at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street Danbury on Tuesday September, 28, 2010, from 5-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday September 29, 2010, at St. Marguerite's Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Church, Brookfield at 10:30am. Contributions in memory of Neil may be made to the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810.