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He was a graduate of Romulus High School, Cayuga Community, RIT and later obtained his master's degree from Syracuse University. Van began his career with Goulds Pumps in Engineering, Sales & Marketing for 35 years then worked for various other pump companies for 11 years. As an Army veteran, Van proudly served his country in Vietnam. He married Mary Lou Covert on June 10, 1967, and together they followed Van's career throughout the country, spending many years in California.
Van is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; his daughters, Michele Mello (Jay Goedhart) of Coarsegold, CA, Frances (John) Schulte of Fresno, CA and Jennifer (Angel) Legarretta of Auburn, N.Y.; his grandchildren, Jerry (JD) and Todd Mello, Ryan and Karie Schulte, Anthony Gonzales, Zac and Drew Legarretta; and great grandchildren, Dylan Mello and Olivia Gonzales; a sister, Rita Kreutter of Longs S.C. and her daughter, Lori Whalen. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Chris Kreutter.
The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid on from 2 p.m. to 4 .p.m on Friday, February 6, 2026. Interment will be held privately at Mount Green Cemetery in Romulus. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Van's memory to Strong Memorial Hospital. For additional information, please visit www.covertfuneralhome.com
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Bonnie Stengle Cossitt
February 12, 2026
Condolences to Van´s family. I remember him as a child when he was a neighbor. Always pleasant. May he RIP
Samantha L Hagadorn
February 10, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Van was a patient of mine at the dental center in Ovid. We would have talks about Romulus and his trips to and from California. May he rest easy.
Marianne Ross Clock
February 6, 2026
I am sorry to read of Van´s death. My condolences to his family.
Phyllis Janosko
February 5, 2026
Sorry to hear of this. I graduated with him and we had a lot of good times.
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