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John P Van Duyne Age 91 died at home comforted by family on 01/15/14. John was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 2, 1922. He moved to Connecticut in 1965 and resided in Easton until 1999, when he moved to Huntington. He graduated from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute on Dec 23, 1943, Class of 1944 BSEE. John was a WW II veteran serving in the US ARMY signal corps. and discharged May 9, 1946 as a Technical Sergeant. He was an Electrical Engineer for 40 years pioneering in electrical measurements, radio and television he ended his career with Singer as Executive Vice President of Engineering in 1984. He was an avid amateur radio operator from 1936 until recently; last call letters were W1COA. John is survived by his wife of 69 yrs, Loraine Stoller Van Duyne, a sister Ruth, three sons, five Grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Respected, valued and loved, he will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at Easton Congregational Church on 03/29/14 at 11 am. Please contact Peter VanDuyne at [email protected] if you would like to attend.
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Peter Burke
February 1, 2014
RIP John P. Van Duyne ,.
Sorry to learn of your loss Jim & Carol,. may God Bless the Van Duyne family & friends in their time of sorrow ,.,.
Ron & Bev Kuruc
January 27, 2014
Condolences to the whole family. I'd like to think that the few times I was in the Easton house, and seeing all of John's gadgets and gizmos, was the spark that ignited my obsession with electronics. Thank you John, fly free
Doug & Linda Hudson
January 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of your father's passing.
Doug & Linda Hudson
January 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of your father's passing.
Carla Riccio
January 27, 2014
Jim, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I can imagine the waves of various emotions that are flooding your being. Just know that we are here to silently support you and Carol.
Jeff Van Duyne
January 27, 2014
We love you, Grandpa. We will always remember you.
Lorraine K. Riccio
January 26, 2014
Rest in peace John.
Marie & Bob Smith
January 26, 2014
Condolences to Jim, Carol, Jeff & Rachel. John was always a pleasure to visit with the many times we saw him at your home thru the years. Rest in peace John.
Jim and Carol Van Duyne
January 25, 2014
God Speed, Dad.
Jim and Carol Van Duyne
January 25, 2014
We love you, Dad, be at peace in God's arms.
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