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RICHARD E. VAN ALSTYNE
Of Potomac, Maryland, died suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife and best friend of many years, Debra; his sons, Robert (Judith) Van Alstyne and Christopher Van Alstyne, his daughter, Melissa Van Alstyne; his mother, Dorothy Van Alstyne and his sister, Patricia (Judith) Van Alstyne. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Van Alstyne. Dick was born in Albany, New York in 1945, grew up in Kinderhook, New York and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Rockville, Maryland. Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery, Germantown, Maryland. The family will receive friends at their home following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC, to commemorate Dick's lifelong love of airplanes and spacecraft.
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McCarthy
May 21, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)
May 20, 2014
May our Heavenly Father give your family peace and strength to endure this very difficult time (1 Pt. 5:7).
Cathy & Joe Sallitto
May 19, 2014
We are so saddened by the sudden and untimely loss of this man. Our prayers are with your family and you, Pat & Judy.
Jeffrey Ouellette
May 17, 2014
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Linda Kowalski Tator
May 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dick was just a couple of years older than me and actually lived across the street from us on Gibbons Rd after the farm was sold. It was great seeing him again after being out of high school for fifty years at his dad's wake. He was a great classmate, neighbor and friend. Although he left this world all too soon, be proud of his legacy and cherish the memories. May God guide you through this difficult time - Dick would want it that way.
Walt Seiberling
May 17, 2014
Our condolences to his family; our prayers are with them. Dick will be remembered by those he worked with over the years.
William Castle
May 17, 2014
My sincere condolences to Richard's family at this time. To Pat,Judy and Dorothy , my heart felt sympathy at the loss of your brother, brother -in -law and son 1
J B
May 17, 2014
May the family of Richard E. Van Alstyne find comfort by drawing close to God through prayer. James 4:8
C T
May 17, 2014
My condolences to the family of Richard Alstyne. May you find peace in the memories and may the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
Cindy Werner
May 17, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are all in my thoughts at this very difficult time. I wish you all love and peace.
May 17, 2014
Still can't believe you're gone. So much sadness. Please say hello to your dad for me. I bet you surprised him the way you did your mom when you arrived last week. She is and will forever remain surrounded by much love. Thank you for the many laughs and great visits. I'll not forget the thoughtful surprise on my greek salad and for the word you told Stephanie to tell me upon my arrival Sunday. Sure did make my day and will always remember that with a smile. It has now taken on a whole new meaning. My sincere condolences to each and every member of your very beautiful family. My heart breaks for them. It truly was a privilege and a pleasure to know you. Thank you! Rest peacefully until we meet again. Cheers! :) ~Beth
Pat & Judy VanAlstyne
May 16, 2014
we are heart sick.
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