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Paul Van Vleck Obituary
Paul Frederick Van Vleck, 69, of Kirkwood, NY (formerly of Great Bend, PA) passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Lucinda Vredenburgh Van Vleck and his children Shaun and Mary Van Vleck, Garth Van Vleck and Erin Van Vleck, his sister Georgia (Louis) Hawes and brother Terry (Ani) Van Vleck. Paul was a US Army veteran who served in Vietnam and was a captain in the reserves. He graduated from SUNY Broome and Binghamton University. Paul worked for Singer Link, CAE, Windsor School System and Broome-Tioga BOCES. He loved working with computers, spending time with his family, and caring for his cats. He was very proud of his children's accomplishments. With great determination, Paul survived numerous health issues and maintained his sense of humor. He will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends at West Windsor Baptist Church, 166 North Road, Windsor, NY on Friday, December 16th from 3pm - 5pm with a memorial service following. In lieu of flowers, please kindly consider memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressconnects/ .
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Memories and Condolences
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Sara Wokan
January 26, 2017
Dear Mrs. Van Vleck and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. You taught our daughter Eva at C R Weeks School. You are a gifted teacher that she remembers still.
In this difficult time know that our thoughts and especially our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sara and Karl Wokan
Mark and Judy Harvey
December 25, 2016
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Paul's passing. As others have said, Paul's sense of humor always traveled with him. Our hearts go out to Paul's family and siblings. If ever you need our help in any way, we will be there for you.
John Fountaine
December 23, 2016
Lucinda and family; Paul was a special man ,who touched the lives of many. His knowledge and kindness was a valuable asset to the Windsor community.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jane Shear
December 18, 2016
Dear Lucinda,
I was so sorry to read Paul's obituary in the paper. He was such a dear man, I always enjoyed seeing his smile as he wandered through the high school solving people's problems! I will always remember him for his kindness and his sense of humor. Please share my condolences with your family. Sincerely, Jane Shear
Alison Carter
December 17, 2016
To Friends and Family of Paul...my deepest condolences and warmest wishes to you all. I only met Paul by Skype, but I heard many stories. He will be remembered with love, smiles and laughter.
Phil Maisel
December 17, 2016
I worked with Paul on the F--16 project at Link. He was very dedicated to getting what was needed to be done done. He worked very well with getting the parts needed by the Danish subcontractor shipped to them once they were received.
Best of luck to his family
Eulalie Chilson
December 17, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
December 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I remember visiting paul he had a great personality, He will be missed ❤ Love Olivia Lane
Jon & Dot Dribnack
December 17, 2016
To the Van Vleck Family, we were so sorry to hear that Paul passed away. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Anthony Martone
December 16, 2016
May God bless and hold you and yorur family at this time.
December 16, 2016
We send our sincere condolences to the Van Vleck family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard & Jackie Carroll & Clay Donaldson
Matthew Ruggieri
December 16, 2016
Dear Van Vlecks,
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. How clearly I remember his laugh, his enthusiasm in cheering on his children and friends at sports, his gifts with computers. My heartfelt sympathies at this difficult time.
Bruce Bedford
December 16, 2016
My sincere condolences to the entire Van Vleck family.
Cindy Vredenburgh
December 16, 2016
Dear Lucinda and family,
My heart was saddened to hear about Paul. He was always so helpful. I always appreciated what he did to help my Mom. He was proud of you all!
Big Hug.
Cindy and Peter in Fairbanks
SouthernTier Beekeepers
December 16, 2016
Lucinda and family,
Deepest Sympathies from your STBA family & friends.
Katherine Urda
December 15, 2016
Dear VanVleck Family,
I am sadden to hear of Paul. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are coming your way. I will remember his kindness to us at CR Weeks school when we needed tech help in the library. He always knew what needed to be done. His bright smile and humor was appreciated by all of our staff. He will be remembered and missed by many folks.
Katherine Urda
December 15, 2016
lucinda I am so sorry for your loss.may god comfort youat this time.
scott steele
December 15, 2016
terry and family we are saddened to hear of the loss of youre brother. our deepest condolences.
scott and the rest of the auto plus crew
Alice Morris
December 15, 2016
Lucinda and children, I was shocked and saddened to read of Paul's passing. I remember him as such a doting and loving father when the children they were attending CR Weeks school. My deepest condolences to all of you.
December 15, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Paul's smiling face and friendliness is well remembered at all of the soccer games, basketball games, piano recitals, musicals, and other extracurricular activities that our children shared in. God bless you.
The Morrissey Family- Kevin, Liz, Leigh, Keaghlan, Erin, and Shannon
Bryce & Patricia Jackson
December 15, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in eternal peace. God bless you.
Tracy Lawrence
December 14, 2016
Paul was a lovely person. Sorry for your loss.
Kimberly Gregor
December 14, 2016
Dear Garth and family,
We are deeply sorry for your great loss.
God be with you and hold you close during the days, weeks and months ahead.
Kimberly and Steven Gregor
Julie Mroz
December 14, 2016
Dear Lucinda and Children,
You all were the lights of his life. He always spoke highly of all of you. Especially his North Star, you Lucinda. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of such a special person in your life. One who made my life better by knowing him.
Lynn Szigeti
December 14, 2016
How sad to read of Paul's passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Diane ( White ) Williams & Richard Burton
December 14, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gail Margaritis Military Order of The Purple Heart
December 14, 2016
Dear family,
I am so sorry to read of Paul's passing. He was a delightful person & it was a pleasure to have worked with him.
May God bless & ease your grief.
Angela (Brink) Mandrell
December 13, 2016
Dear VanVleck Family, (ALL)
It is 11:20 pm 12/13th. I am just reading the obits & such a shock to see Paul here!! I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a precious person. As you all are. Only 69y. My heart is hurting for his family right now. We know, if he has been suffering that Our Lour has taken him to better place, but that doesn't make missing him & hurting go away totally. I wish there was something more I can do. God Bless you all. I plan to be there if at all possible.
My Love & Hugs, Angela
I will let Richard, Eric & Anita know. Prayers~~~
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