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James VanThof Obituary
East Rochester: Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, January 5, 2013, after a long illness. He was 75. Predeceased by his parents, Donald & Thelma VanThof; sister, Gloria and brother-in-law, Gerald Luke. Survived by his wife, Marilyn (Goldseth); sons, James C. (Sue) VanThof & Jeff (Mary) VanThof; grandchildren, James M. (Jenna) VanThof, Jillian (John) Horvath, Mark VanThof, Kyle VanThof & Michelle VanThof; great grandson, Jax; brother, Ed (Joann) VanThof; sister, Shirley Luke; several nieces & nephews and many dear friends.
Skinny was a Past Chief and longtime member of the East Rochester Volunteer Fire Department, Active & Exempts. He served on several Village of East Rochester committees and coached East Rochester Youth Football. He was the founder and operator of VanThof's Auto & Radiator, Inc.
Friends may call TUESDAY 4-8pm at the HARLOFF Funeral Home 803 South Washington Street in East Rochester. Skinny's Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on WEDNESDAY in All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his memory to the East Rochester Volunteer Fire Dept. 415 Main Street East Rochester, NY 14445.
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Memories and Condolences
for James VanThof
January 15, 2013
Skinny, my man, love you and will miss you. You were a huge part of the character and class that embodied the HOME OF CHAMPIONS, much love to you and all your family.
RIP and God Bless,
Joe Bock
Trish
January 14, 2013
Remembering you today with a smile! Xoxo
Morgan Sweeney IV
January 13, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Sorry for your loss and god bless you and your family
Patti & Patrick Rist
January 10, 2013
To the Vanthof Family,
Very saddened to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May the Good Lord give you peace and serenity.
JIM PILOSI
January 9, 2013
VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JIM PILOSI FROM BOB HASTINGS
Vicky Cosco-Hopping
January 8, 2013
Marilyn,Jim,Jeff and families. So saddened to hear of your loss. Skinny was an amazing man. He was loved by all who knew him. I hope you can find comfort through your love and wonderful memories of one of ER's finest men. Love, Vicky
January 8, 2013
Jeff, Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Skinny was such a fine man.
God Bless,
Stephen, Cricket and Geoff Ogden
January 8, 2013
Skinny after 40 or more years of being friends you are sadly missed & leave behind many memories to keep. Glad your pain & suffering is over for you. Stan & Barb Sayles
January 8, 2013
Dear Jim & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Jim Sr. will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ron & Nick Naccarella
January 8, 2013
Dear Jeff & Mary thinking of your family at this sorrowful time its so hard to loose a parent no matter what the age or illness im sorry i did not know your dad Jeff but if he was half the man and father and friend you are then you have soo much to be proud of!! Prayers and thoughts are being sent to your family!!!!
January 8, 2013
Skinny, been friends for 40 plus years & always thought highly of you. Your pain & suffering is over now but we will have many fund memories of all of us together. Stan & Barb Sayles.
Marlene Brant-Myrick
January 8, 2013
My Prayers and Thoughts are with you Marilyn and the rest of the families. May he rest in peace.
January 8, 2013
Marilynn, Jim< and jeff, and the extended family We are so sad at thenews of you Dads (husbands) passing away. We feel very lucky to have known skinny he was the best. He will will greatly missed ? The Peets family
January 8, 2013
Jim and The VanThof Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I can tell you that our family holds your Dad in VERY high regard as a very kind person of high character. We will miss him very much.
Michelle Van Thof
January 7, 2013
Gramps,
I love you more than words can describe. You've touched so many peoples hearts. I am honored to say that i'm your granddaughter. I will never forget you! i love you to the moon and back! RIP
January 7, 2013
Dear Marilyn, Jim, Jeff and VanThof family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Skinny, you will be deeply missed.
Thanks for being such a kind hearted, good friend along with the many years of great memories - you will never be forgotten.
May you rest in peace
Jack and Jackie Fagan
Jim Burlingame
January 7, 2013
Jim and Jeff - I have had the honor of knowing your Dad since he joined the Fire Department shortly after me way back in the beginning of the sixties. He was always ready for a good time and never hesitated to enjoy life. I will miss him.
garland mike
January 7, 2013
TO the Vanthof family I have been lucky to know jim since high school days at fairport days.Jim work hard for everythimg Jimwas a great guy' we will all miss him
January 7, 2013
Love ya UNCLE SKIN, "don't ever go by twice without stopping" "be back, going to the store" I'll miss you. DIn Din
January 7, 2013
Skinney,
You have been......and will always be... missed by all your Italy Hill friends. Rest in peace.
Tom Alesi
Mitch Evans
January 7, 2013
Jim, I am so sorry to hear the news. I did not know him personally but I do know your family as a whole and you are all great guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Margaret
January 7, 2013
Jim,
I always remember from when I was a little kid when my Mon (aunt Shirley) would bring Ken and me over to your house and you would tease me non stop. You enjoyed that way too much. After I grew up and moved away I didn't get to visit as much but when I did you just pick up where you left off. You always held a special place in my heart and I will miss you very much. Watch out for Grandma N. and Aunt Lucy.
Margaret
January 7, 2013
Skinny,
Mark and I feel so very Blessed to have had the honor of knowing and loving you. Just the thought of you brings a smile to our face and memories to cherish a lifetime. Rest easy Dear Friend,we will forever love and keep your memory alive with laughs,smiles and stories!
Xoxo, Trish and Mark Hollenbeck
January 7, 2013
Skinny, going to miss your weekend visits for a cup of coffee in the morning. You will be forever in ours hearts.
Raymond Barend
January 7, 2013
Dear Marilyn and Family,
I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and the family. Skinny has always been an inspiration to all of us. I know his shining demeanor will always be with us. It has been said, death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. With, love and prayers, Ray Barend
northside foreign auto repair
January 7, 2013
hey skinny, have you heard the one about the guy that walked into a bar and aked...........no one tells them like you!!! rest in peace.
Skinny & I before my Senior Prom <3
Angela Pata
January 7, 2013
Skinny,
You've always been a bright light in my life since I was a very little girl. I grew up with you in my life. It saddens me knowing I won't see you at camp again, or hear your big laugh or feel your loving hugs. I miss you deeply Skinny. I love you and know your now at peace.
To the Van Thof family, my deepest condolences. Skinny was an amazing man who will deeply be missed. He was such a loving person. My heart is with you in these tough times.
northside foreign auto
January 7, 2013
skinny, you are held in high regard by everyone that knows you..rest in peace
James Van Thof
January 7, 2013
Gramps,
I love you and miss you so much. It truly has been a blessing to have so many great memories with you. I know you will continue to look over our family from above. I see you later muckaluck!!!
Love you,
James
Karen Maloney
January 7, 2013
Mr. Skinny,
I have so many special memories of you and your infectious smile. Heaven will be a much brighter place with you in it. I hope they have Frostie Flakes there! You will always be in our thoughts and prayers and you will surely be missed.
Karen, Kevin, Elizabeth and Allison Maloney
January 7, 2013
We have been best of friends for only the last 18years of Skinny's life, yet he
has truly given us and our children a lifetime of love, lessons,and memories.
there will be no way to replace him, but we will always honor him and love him.
All our love,
Owen & Kimberly Martin
Cliff Cornelius
January 7, 2013
What a GREAT man! I will miss him.
January 7, 2013
Sue and Family,
We send our loving thoughts and prayers to you. Know you are loved.
Betsy McDonald
January 7, 2013
It's hard to forget the big smile and happy times in Cohocton when we saw your father. I am so sorry. Pam Harris
Leroy, Bonnie Ward
January 7, 2013
Jim and sue , so sorry for the death of father. So hard to loose a parent. Thinking of you this week.
January 7, 2013
You will never find a nicer person. Please accept my condolences Morgan Sweeney
Mark Van Thof
January 7, 2013
Gramps. You will forever be my hero. I love you and miss you already.
James Van Thof
January 7, 2013
Gramps,
I will miss you dearly but treasure our memories together forever. I know that I will carry you with me and that you will be looking over our family. Love you and miss you so very much.
Love,
James, Jenna and Jax
January 7, 2013
Dad/Grampa:
You fought a long hard battle. You gave us life then wisdom and values.These combined will enable us to get through this tragic time. You are the best and We love you and miss you immensely.
Love:Jeff/Mary/James(Jenna)/Mark and Michelle
Kyle
January 7, 2013
Gramps,
I will always remember you, I am truly honored to be your grandson. I will always look up to you and remember everything you have taught me. I miss you so much already. Have fun up there, you deserve it.
Love,
Kyle
Jillian Horvath
January 6, 2013
Gramps,
I love and miss you so much. We looked at old pictures of you today and there wasn't one without a huge smile on your face. You are loved by so many and will be forever missed. Rest in peace.
James Van Thof
January 6, 2013
Dad,
You will always be remembered by all your family. We already miss you and Love you very much. Your in our hearts and thougts. Say hi to gramma van.
Love aloways,
Joim. Sue. Jill and Kyle
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