Photo courtesy of Garden of Memories
Metairie, Louisiana
Edward was born on February 18, 1927 and passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. Edward was a resident of Louisiana at the time of passing. He was a proud World War II veteran serving our country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 175. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 11:00 at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
My first coach at Cleary playground over 50 years ago. Don't know that I was that good, but he sure made me feel I was; as he did every kid out there. I have always had the utmost respect for him and thought of him often.
What a great guy! I was blessed to have known him.
Gary Blocker
May 18, 2018 | Covington, LA
" 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death". --Leonardo Da Vinci
Mr. Van was certainly a man whose conscience approved his conduct, as he always treated everyone with friendliness and respect. Like my parents, he was one of the "Founding Lions" of St. Benilde, and literally helped build the parish almost brick by brick over many years.I had the great good fortune of...
Brian Credo M.D.
May 17, 2018 | Metairie, LA
Tim and Joan,
Please accept my deepest sympathy regarding the passing of your beloved father. May God's grace ease your grief and may your memories comfort you. May he rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Lydia Barousse
Lydia Barousse
May 16, 2018 | New Orleans, LA
Tim & Family,
Our sincere condolences to you & your family. Please know you & your family are in our prayers. Love, Jeannie & Tony Ruda
May 16, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences to all the Van Hoven family. We miss our Uncle Eddie. He was a wonderful man who always made us feel welcome. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember one time Judith and I had come to New Orleans and we went to the Cafe du Monde for beignets and coffee. Judith asked, what does beignet mean? Without batting an eye he quipped: It's French for donut! We couldn't help laughing. See you soon, Uncle Eddie.
Phillip & Judith Curtis
May 15, 2018 | Rockaway Beach, OR
My sincere condolences to Mr. Van's devoted family and friends.Growing up on the grounds of Cleary Playground, I never realized what an impact Mr. Van would have on my life .While not a close friend, his warm, friendly and Christian personality conveyed many character traits that I have tried to exhibit in my life.Those who knew this man have truly been blessed.
Glenn Reid Lee
May 15, 2018 | Maurepas, LA
To our Rummel Raiders, Eric and Kyle, may God give you comfort for this loss.
al ferry
May 15, 2018 | Jefferson, LA
Julie, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I used to see him at 4pm Mass while visiting my mom, and he always had a smile on his face. You and your family are in my prayers.
Maria Cordes
May 15, 2018
Mary, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May you and your family find peace and acceptance of such a great loss.
Thinking of you
Brenda Stevens Catalanatto Class of 77
Brenda Catalanatto
May 15, 2018 | Baton Rouge, LA
