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Arthur Vanasse Obituary
Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of the late Arthur and Bette (Dagais) Vanasse. Arthur was a Driver for Munroe Dairy and was very active with his son in Boy Scouts. Besides his wife he is survived by his son Dylan A. Vanasse, three step-children Christine Sisto, Timothy Smith, Teddy Davidson, and two sisters Sharon Vanasse and Melanie Madden, and three grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4-7PM with a funeral service at 7PM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home 398 Willet Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be private. Visit smithmason.com for information and on-line condolences.
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for Arthur Vanasse
Cummings Family
November 19, 2008
Nancy & Dylan
we are very sorry for your loss we just heard the extremly sad news last week.Art was a great guy and the best gentlemen we ever met he always wrote notes and put a smiley face on it god will be with you through these tough times.
Susan Eastman
November 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to Art's family. I just heard this news and I am so sad. He was such a genuine person; always so positve. He will be missed by so many, of that I am sure.
McComb Family
November 15, 2008
Nancy & Dylan:
We just found out the sad news about Art. He has been coming to our house for several years and always with a smile. He will be missed. I know that God will help you and your family through this time. He was loved by many people. Always left a note with his smile face after his name
Nancy and Al Samson
November 15, 2008
Dear Vanasse family, Art was not just our Friday morning milkman , we considered him our friend. He was always upbeat and cheerful and that wasn't easy at 6:00 am. He spoke of his son often and how proud he was of him. My husband and I will miss him dearly. He was a wonderful man. Our deepest sympathies are extended to the entire Vanasse family.
Joyce Iadevaia
November 14, 2008
Art-was such a kind and gentle man. I looked forward to his Wednesday morning chats...they will never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce
The DiOrio Family
November 14, 2008
Art was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed! He always brightened our day every Thursday with his wonderful personality and warm smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.
Armin Maroto
November 13, 2008
Dear Nancy and Dylan,
Art will always have a special place in my heart. Art and I done many events for the dairy on weekends. We had so much fun, Dylan helped out alot. Nancy you've been with us, you seen how much fun Art and I had. My wife, Donna has been there with us, she seen all the fun we had. He would tell my wife, will you tell Armin to relax, he wants everything perfect, life is not perfect. And we would all laugh. Art will be sadly missed. Nancy keep in touch.
Love
Armin and Donna Maroto
The Nizetic/Elliott Family
November 13, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Art was part of my Thursday morning routine for the last several years. We communincated through notes, most of the time, but when I was up early enough to see him, it was a real delight. I used to leave him all sorts of Harley tokens for him & Dylan. He kept telling me that someday he'd get a bike of his own. I really wish he could have gotten one. He's going to be saddly missed. He was a real spitfire! My best wishes to Nancy, Dylan, and the rest of the family.
Ryan Cummings
November 13, 2008
To the Vanasse family I am deeply sorry for your loss he was a great guy and a wonderful friend.
The Iron's Family
November 13, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to Art's family..I was happy to get to chat with Art on a weekly basis..he always had such a positive outlook and we always shared a laugh..Be comforted in knowing that Art always managed to bring a smile to many people's day I'm sure. I will miss our conversations.
The Bulis Family
November 12, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We were always happy to get the chance to chat with Art in person or through notes back and forth. He was a wonderful man and his positive attitude touched the lives of many people.
Tammy Silva
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss. Art has been a part of our Monday morning routine for quite some time. He was a very kind person with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
The Henderson Family
November 12, 2008
Such unbelievable news. My kids are devastated, as are we all. Friday mornings will not be the same. He was such a great friend to us; I can not tell you how much we will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go to you, his family. Please know that he brightened our day every week.
Jane & Mike Milano
November 12, 2008
We were so sad to learn of Art's passing...he was a great milkman with a great sense of humor!!! Friday mornings will never be the same...our deepest sympathy and prayers to family and friends.
Alice L'Heureux
November 12, 2008
To the Vanasse Family
I never met Art ,but we would always leave notes to each other-he would be at my house on Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. He was a good employee!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tracy Goddu
November 12, 2008
Art was part of my Wednesday morning routine.. He would knock on the door for me to go through the order which most weeks was pretty large. He was a happy man. He will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Dee Nyberg
November 11, 2008
Art pulled into our driveway every Tuesday morning about 4:30 so we rarely had the chance to chat, but often I would hear the truck and smile saying "Art's here" - I looked forward to exchanging notes every week which Art always signed with a big happy face!! He will be sorely missed and thought of often - Tuesday mornings won't be the same. Our sympathies to all his family.
Beth Elliott
November 11, 2008
Art was part of our Tuesday morning routine. My girls loved to wait by the window and yelled "Art's here" when they saw his truck come up the driveway. He always came in and had a few Hershey Kisses, played with the girls and shared wonderful stories about his family. He loved playing with our dog Lucy and every time he left he always said "this house speaks to me." He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick Martel
November 11, 2008
To Art's family. May God Bless you in your lost . He will be missed at Munroe Dairy.
Maggie Hurder
November 11, 2008
Art has been a part of our Tuesdays for about 5 years now. He delivered more than eggs and milk. He was always ready to share a story, a philosophy, or even a horoscope. He was great with the kids and always made sure he did a little teasing to get them to laugh. We always had a smile when he was here. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
One last cow horn blast too you Art and may you enjoy an eternal summer.
Mike Chandler
November 11, 2008
We are sorry to hear of your tragic loss, Art was a great guy.
My kids would always look forward to seeing him when he would come visit on Wednesdays (milk day). It was always a visit then a delivery, he will be missed.
Mary, Mike, Makayla & Michael Chandler
Denise Mello
November 10, 2008
Dear Nancy and family, As saddness surrounds you during this very sad time please know that Amanda and I will too keep you all in our prayers. Always here for you, Denise and Amanda Mello
Suzanne Cabral
November 10, 2008
Nancy and Dylan please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I use to work with Skip at ABM years ago. He will be sadly missed.
Mark Albergaria
November 10, 2008
Nancy and Dylan please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Skip a few years back. I have lossed touch with Skip but considered him as a great friend and co-worker. He will be sadly missed but will always be in my prayers and thoughts.
Sue Goudreau
November 10, 2008
I am deeply saddened to hear of Skip's passing and my heart goes out to you Nancy and Dylan. I am reminicing of working with him at Ideagraphics as well as at D&D. He always made me smile.
Jennifer Catanzaro
November 10, 2008
Melanie,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your brother, Skip. Know that I'm thinking of you.
Jen Cat
Jennifer Gorton
November 10, 2008
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I'm so sorry for your loss.
robin moore
November 9, 2008
It was a pleasure to work with you , my deepest sympathy for your family.. my prayers are with you as well as them.
Jim Manchester
November 9, 2008
Nancy and Dylan please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I used to work with Skip a few years ago and considered him my friend. He will be sadly missed.
John Kelvey
November 9, 2008
Art,
You will be so missed at the dairy. You were a great friend. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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