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John Vanderhoof Obituary
He leaves two sons, Michael Vanderhoof of Southwick and Robert Vanderhoof and his wife Barbara of Newport, R.I.; a daughter, Jane M. Hanlon and her husband Paul of Leicester; two brothers, Bert Vanderhoof of Sturbridge and Fred Vanderhoof of Canada; two sisters, Helen Inman of Mountain Top, PA and Doris Gordon of Princeton; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; his former daughter-in-law, Mary Vanderhoof of Sturbridge. He is predeceased by three sisters, Shirley Booth, Margaret Olsen and Jackie Peterson.
John was born in Marlborough, son of John W. and Helen M. (Walsh) Vanderhoof, Sr.. He was a security guard for several years at Digital Corp. retiring in 1987. He served in the United States Army during WW II in Africa and Italy. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and UMass Boston. He was a longtime alcoholism councilor. He was a member of friends of Bill W. for 40 years, a lifetime member of the D.A.V., a member of the Cherry Valley American Legion Post 443, the Knights of Columbus Council 4528 , Hemlock Country Club in Sturbridge and Our Lady of the Angels Church. He was an avid golfer.
The funeral will be held Monday, Nov. 10 from MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are from 1:00-3:00 PM Sunday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Vanderhoof
EDWARD FRENCIC
November 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeff and Colleen Griffiths
November 9, 2008
Thank you Johnny for touching our lives. We will never forget you, and you will truly be missed. Love, Jeff and Colleen Griffiths
Kathy Livingstone
November 9, 2008
Johnny V. - you will be remembered for all your wisdom and presence in our fellowship. You were a real power of example and will be missed by many.
I know that you will be keeping an eye on all of us and will help us to stay on the right path.
Go in peace with your Higher Power!
Gwen M.
November 9, 2008
Johnny V. always reached out with kindness and gentle gratitude. I was so saddened upon hearing of his passing. He touched so many lives. Sincerest condolences to family and friends.
E Grace Noonan
November 8, 2008
To the Inman family, as well as the Vanderhoofs, I am so sorry for this loss.
Francine Harrison
November 8, 2008
To the family of dearest Johnny V~
He was the epitome of the profoundly simple commitment. A legend in his time, he was a Fellowship Icon. Always happy and never complaining. His legacy lives on in his memory. Thank you, Johnny V, for the privilege of knowing you. You really made a difference.
Bob Melancon
November 8, 2008
To my friend Johnny V I love you and will miss you my friend. Thank you for your help in my program and showing me the way to a better life. I know you will have the meeting ready to go when its my time to join you. Goodbye and God Bless You. My deepest condolences to all his family. Bob M 27w 521
ANN ADDEO
November 8, 2008
MY SYMPATHY TO THE JOHN'S FAMILY. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND A FUN PERSON. HE HAS LEFT HIS MARK AND I LOVE HIM. HE HELPED A LOT OF PEOPLE.
GOD BLESS YOU.
ANN
Liz and Jay Provo
November 8, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Michael Mason
November 8, 2008
Johnny, I promise I will pass on what you have given me. Thank you
Michael Mason - 27W-505
Ruth L.
November 7, 2008
I remember John when he worked in Woolworths in Worcester. Then I met him in the halls. He was always so nice. I'm sad to hear he's gone but as someone just said, "He's an angel now." My prayers go out to all his family.
Aaron E. Gauthier
November 7, 2008
Johnny, there'll never be another like you. The wisdom that you have offered me, and the laughs we shared will never be forgotten. May we all share with others what we've learned from you. Don Corleone Vanderhoof, you will be missed!
Brian McNamara
November 7, 2008
Johnny V ~
Rest in Peace, "for crochet!"
Brian Mac, Friend of Bill
Freddy "the Kid" Shea
November 7, 2008
Coach, I never will forget you. Your friendship and generosity from the time you were my little league coach (and bought me my first pair of sneakers), until my first meeting at Greendale, greeting me at the bottom of the stairs with, "Freddy the Kid!", until now, has been so appreciated. I am truly grateful to have known you.
JOHN L SULLIVAN
November 7, 2008
Gone but not forgotten.JOHNNY S courage & wisdom will allways be with us.THANK YOU for your love faith & HONESTY you will be missed by all .GOD BLESS
JOHN L SULLIVAN 27 W 462
ROBBIN & CAMERON
Joey & Traci O'Brien
November 7, 2008
Good bless and rest in peace.
Sherry
November 7, 2008
Rest in Peace Johnny V. Thank you for all that you gave of yourself to help others in need. We will miss you.
Hermis Yanis Jr.
November 7, 2008
We miss you already Johnny V, thanks for being our friend and a great example of how to give back. May you rest in peace, and may God continue to bless your family.
Jr. & Debbie
Michael Habenstreit 27w544
November 7, 2008
God puts people in our lives,for a reason.I'm ignorant to why Johnny was put in my life,But the only word that comes to mind is,"Grateful".
Sweet Jesus thank you for gracing my life with the joy of "Johnny V"
Matt Talbot Brother
Andrew Giangaspro
November 7, 2008
My Condolences to your family, what a great guy.
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