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Raymond Vanderhoof Obituary
AGE: 74 • Roxbury Township
Mr. Raymond Harland Vanderhoof, 74, died on January 27, 2016 at the Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Morristown and grew up in Dover. He lived in Mine Hill before moving to Landing 50 years ago. He was the owner of Ad-Venture Graphics in Succasunna for 25 years and previously worked at Picatinny Arsenal for 30 years before completing his government service at Fort Monmouth Military Base at CECOM. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake R C Church in Mt. Arlington. He was a former member of the Roxbury Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the founder of the Cruise for Kids car show. Earlier on he was a Past President of Little League and Sr. Babe Ruth in Roxbury Township.
He is survived by his wife Diane (Rossi) Vanderhoof of 54 years, two sons; Raymond (and Margaret) Vanderhoof of Long Valley and Todd Vanderhoof (and Cathy) of Roxbury and his grandsons Kyle and Brandon. He also leaves his sisters; Lynn (and Paul) Swidersky of MD and Elisa and brother-in-law Robert (and Margaret) Rossi of Landing.
Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna, (973-584-7264) (www.davishepplewhitefh.com) on Friday, January 29, from 2 - 5 & 7 - 9 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, 9:30 am at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Mt. Arlington with the interment to follow at the Locust Hill Cemetery in Dover.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Vanderhoof
Tom & Mary Ann Sheary
February 2, 2022
Watching our boys Playing baseball in Little League and then advancing to a higher degree.
Doc South
January 22, 2020
Ray was a great and feisty friend to me. It was an honor to play tunes for his cruise nights. I'm sure that by now, he's introduced cruise nights to heaven. God bless him.
Frank Silcox
February 5, 2016
Dear Ray Jr and Family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It has been a long time, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ramon Cruz
February 3, 2016
May you sing with the angelic choir.
J Doherty
February 2, 2016
I'm so sorry for your families loss, our Americade family also has suffered a great loss. We will remember Ray always. J
"MJ" MaryJean and Frank Fariello
January 31, 2016
Dear Diane and Family, We were so very sorry to hear of the sad news today.... Our heartfelt sympathy to you all, and we wish you comfort and fond memories during this difficult time. We will always remember how he loved all those 'cruise nights'. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....
Joe Franklin
January 30, 2016
Diane and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was always so kind and helpful to The Police Explorers and me. He will surely
be missed.
Art Englert
January 29, 2016
I didn't know Ray very long, only a few short years. It was always a pleasure to be around him as he always had a smile and a fun story to tell. Sue and I will miss him at all the events. May he rest in peace.
January 29, 2016
Diane and family: So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Spoke to my cousin Claudia this am an she told me the sad news. Lynne Abbenseth, (Claudia's cousin)
January 29, 2016
Dear Diane and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. So many fond memories with both you and Ray, and the cars and cruising. Hold onto those fun memories, and remember, he is always with you.
Gary Sweeney
January 28, 2016
Diane and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Many fond memories of my time spent with Ray over the years. Prayers and love from our family to yours.
Gary Sweeney
January 28, 2016
Diane and Family,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Many fond memories of time spent together.
Gary
Marie and Smitty Smith
January 28, 2016
Diane and family
So sorry to hear about Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill and Jane Leach
January 28, 2016
Diane
Our sympathy is with you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Russ & Doreen Jones
January 28, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Jeff erven
January 28, 2016
A shock, he was well know to everyone? Sorry to hear. Cruise on heaven
Doc South
January 28, 2016
I'm very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I don't think I ever played an oldie that he didn't love. I also enjoyed his stories about the service. May his soul find the peace he deserves. I won't be able to be at his service but he and all of his friends and family will be in my prayers. God Bless.
Lilo Cornine
January 28, 2016
Dear Diane and Family
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Ray. My prayers are with you and your Family.
Lilo Cornine
Diana and Dan Lawler
January 28, 2016
Our deepest condolences. We will miss Ray.
Michael Sheary
January 28, 2016
Mrs. Vanderhoof,
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. God bless you
John Lefand
January 28, 2016
Mauricette and I send our heart felt sympathy to you and your family. We will miss Ray.
Thomas Sheary
January 28, 2016
Dear Diane& Family, We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. The Memories we have of your dear husband are so many. All our baseball games, the concession stand, boating, watching all the sports activities of our boys growing up together. We will miss Ray's smiling face & his wonderful boyish laugh.
With Our Deepest Sympathy, Mary Ann, Tom, Michael, Sharon, & Kevin
January 28, 2016
Diane, Ray, Todd, I am so sorry to hear about Ray's passing,He was a really a good guy, I will try to make it on Friday,I know he is in a better place, GOD rest his soul, your's truely Jimmy Reynolds
Chuck and Sue Macaulay
January 28, 2016
It doesn't seem possible but it has been 42 years since we moved in next door! So sorry to hear about Ray-real nice guy. Nice to know that our kids have remained friends.
Karen Hulmes
January 28, 2016
Diane and Family,
Deepest Condolences to you and your family.
Karen Hulmes
Beverly Berner
January 28, 2016
We miss you already Ray! You told me to remember you sitting on the Trike smiling. I have that image forever in my mind and forever in my heart. Rest in peace in your new heavenly home. With lots of love, Beverly Berner
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