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James VanMeter Obituary

VanMETER, James E., Sr. Of East Boston, formerly of WV, on Nov. 30. Beloved husband of Cheryl (Johnson). Devoted father of James, Jr. of FL, Timothy of Chelsea, and Janine VanMeter of South Boston. Cherished grand- father of Billy, Christopher, Lucas, James, III, Timothy and Amanda. Predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Also survived by his loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and his Skippy. Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights), EAST BOSTON on Wednesday, December 3 at 9 AM followed by his Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Brooks St., East Boston at 10. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday (Today), 5-9. Past President of East Boston Friends' Club. Late Navy Veteran, Korean Conflict & Vietnam. Late member of Orients Heights & Winthrop Yacht Clubs, Revere Moose and the Beachmont VFW. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. Children's lounge available. Courtesy valet parking front entrance of Funeral Home. Complimentary transportation to and from the Funeral Home, please call 617-569-0990. Ample off street parking with attendant in our 3 parking lots. Services will conclude with James being laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery. For more info or to send online condolence: www.ruggieromh.com. Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home East Boston

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 2, 2008.

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Mike Casey

December 11, 2008

Mr. VanMeter,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Gabi VanMeter

December 3, 2008

Im sorry for tha lost of my great Uncle he was a awseome Great Uncle

alby lebaron

December 3, 2008

jim you were a well liked guy by all ages, and i will always have good memories of just bumping into you and talking. God Bless you jim

Cathy and Butch Hunter

December 2, 2008

Butch and I are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Cathy Hunter

December 2, 2008

We are so sorry for the loss of Jimmy. Cheryl and Jimmy were very good to my Dad (Frank Lopes) and my Uncle (Butchie Lopes). You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Lopes Family

CHACHA BARTOLOMEO

December 2, 2008

I AM TRUELY SORRY AND YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENCES JIMMY WAS A GREAT GUY A GOOD GOOD FRIEND.JUST REMEMBER WE NEVER DIE WE JUST CHANGE OUR ADDRESS WE ALL MEET AGAIN.

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