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Daniel Van Valkenburgh Obituary
He served in the United States Air Force in San Antonio, TX as an SP.
He was employed at Ingersol Rand for forty two years before his retirement.
Dan enjoyed golfing, fishing and doing crossword puzzles on the porch with his cat, Bonnie, by his side. He enjoyed taking care of his grandchildren, especially Kaden, who always kept him on his toes.
Besides his wife of fifty one years, Mary Lou (Collette) Van Valkenburgh, Dan leaves two sons, John and his wife Darlene of Greenfield and Joseph and his wife Dee of North Carolina; two step daughters, Pam Collier and her husband Robert of Palmer, AK and Donna Goff and her husband Gary of Olympia, WA; a brother, James Van Valkenburg of Greenfield as well as eleven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday 10/10 at 2pm at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam with full military honors to be observed by the United States Air Force.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Franklin County, 329 Conway Street, Greenfield, MA 01301.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Van Valkenburgh
Donna Goff
September 30, 2024
Uncle Danny, another year gone by and you are still missed. I keep you in my prayers and think about you often. Mom is with you and I know that you are happy together again. Enjoy your golfing in Heaven!
Love you lots,
Donna
Donna
September 30, 2023
Uncle Danny, another year gone by and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are probably golfing away in Heaven, while keeping an eye out on your family. Mom is with you now and I know you both are happy.
Love you,
Donna
Donna Goff
September 30, 2022
Uncle Danny, you are in my thoughts and prayers always. I just wanted to let you know as you look down upon us all from Heaven. Love you, Donna
Donna Goff
September 30, 2020
Remembering you today and always, Uncle Danny! Love and miss you! Donna
Teresa Canup
October 6, 2018
from Steve,I and the girls are thoughts and prayers are with you all
Helen (Cichanowicz) Miner
October 6, 2018
To Mary Lou and family,
Sending warm thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Donna Goff
October 6, 2018
Rest In Peace, Uncle Danny. I always thought of myself as your daughter not just a step-daughter! I am glad that we had that long conversation back in May, on your Birthday, it is a special memory that I will always hold close to my heart! You are not in pain anymore and you can rest peacefully! I love you, Donna
Barbie Reipold- Rushford
October 6, 2018
Condolences to the Van Valkenburgh family.. ❤
Rose Ciborowski
October 6, 2018
Danny,
Rest in peace my friend! You earned it- no more pain! You were a good brother-in-law to me. Love, Rose
October 6, 2018
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Eacott Family
October 5, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in
1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
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