Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Henry Van Vleck Obituary
Henry was born on January 13, 1933 along with his twin sister, Sarita, in Montclair, NJ. He graduated from Loomis School in 1951 and Middlebury College in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army between 1955-57, primarily stationed in Germany. In 1959, he graduated from Columbia Business School with an MBA degree.
He then worked in Boston for two years at the Boston Safe deposit Company before changing careers and becoming an elementary school teacher, mainly in West Hartford, CT. After retiring, he was Treasurer for the West Hartford Retired Teachers Association, served on the Granby Library Committee, Granby Educational Foundation, and was President of the Granby Community Fund.
One of his cherished roles was as the MC for the Granby Senior Men's Group where he could always make someone laugh. Additionally, he served on the Board for Granby Tennis Club, where you could find him on the court even at age 88! He also loved being Class Agent at Loomis for many years.
Henry will be missed for his warm, gentle, kind disposition and generous attitude. He enjoyed bringing smiles to all he knew with his unique sense of humor. He enjoyed many activities, especially tennis, but also gardening, walks in the woods, cycling, and classical music.
He leaves behind his wife Gail, to whom he was married for 56 years, now residing in Melrose, MA, his daughter, Valerie, of Boston,MA, his son Christopher, and grandsons, Travis, Will, and Charlie, all residing in Bozeman, MT. He also leaves his sisters Sarita, Mary and Nancy and a large extended family. He will be deeply missed.
A private service will be held in the summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's memory can be made to Hamilton-Garrett Music and Arts Academy, 5 Elm Hill Ave., Boston, MA. 02121 or www.hamiltongarrett.org.
To leave a message of love and support for the family, please visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Henry Van Vleck
Sponsored by the family.
2 Entries
Kristina Johnson
April 30, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Clint and Kristina Johnson
Gary & Anne Westerman
April 29, 2023
To all of our cousins on the Joseph Van Vleck side, we will miss Henry's smile and enthusiasm for family gatherings! I hope we will be able to celebrate his life together somewhere special. Extra love to Chris and Val and Gail at this difficult time -- Anne & Gary Westerman
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Henry Van Vleck's name
Memorial Events
for Henry Van Vleck
How to support Henry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Henry Van Vleck's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
