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H. Vreeland Obituary
Brewster, NY - H. Edward Vreeland, a 60-year resident of Brewster, NY, died peacefully at Waterview Hills Nursing Home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was 83 years old.
Born on January 16, 1936 in Danbury, CT son of the late Edward F. and Helena (Burke) Vreeland. Ed graduated from St. Mary's High School in Katonah, NY and received his bachelor's degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY.
On November 22, 1958 he married the love of his life Patricia Maher at Holy Innocents Church, Pleasantville, NY.
Ed was an educator with John F. Kennedy High School in Somers, NY for many years. He was a basketball coach for 25 years with Kennedy High School. Ed also had a love of baseball, as he was drafted out of college and played professionally for the Washington Senators for a year before starting a family. He later worked in Real Estate and for the Town of Southeast.
He was an avid golfer and NY Yankee fan. Ed enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He was a member of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce and the director of Southeast Recreation.
Besides his wife Patricia of 61 years, Ed is survived by his six children; Richard Vreeland of Hyde Park, NY, Carole (Angelo) Sblendorio of Poughquag, NY, Kerri Iossa of Brewster, NY, Edward F. Vreeland of Patterson, NY, Michele Vreeland of Purdys, NY and Margaret (Jay) Perry of Burlington, CT; his 9 grandchildren; Andrew, Ryan, Christen, Katherine, Giovanna, Brendan, Elizabeth, Liam and Jacquelyn; and his brother Peter (Annemarie) Vreeland of Warren, PA. Ed was predeceased by his son-in-law Giuseppe Iossa in 1995.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 29, 2019 10:30 am at St. James 'The Apostle' Church, Carmel, NY. A private cremation will follow the mass. Friends may call at the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 2pm-6pm. www.Beecherfuneralhome.com
Contributions in Ed's memory may be made to Town of Southeast Recreation Department, 1 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509.
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March 26, 2020
Dear Coach, It has been 60 years ago you were my coach at St.Marys H.S. You were a great coach and good person. My spirit is with you my friend and I hope to make your new team but I do not want to tryout right away. love you man...Pierre
Gregory Ryan
July 28, 2019
Mr V was a good guyLots of personality and charisma Good teacher and great coachWill be missed by all in the class of 65.
Arden Billings
April 28, 2019
So sorry to learn of Ed Vreeland's passing. He was truly one of a kind - a teacher who could make class fun and still teach the subject perfectly. He was a good, fair man and he will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
John Tomaskovic
April 27, 2019
So sorry to hear of Mr. Vreeland's passing. As a graduate ( 1970 ) of JFK I was fortunate to know him for the 4 years there and afterwards, occasionally seeing him at the Brewster Soda and Beer distributors on Rt 6. He was a great man - tough but fair ( at least to me!! ).
John Tomaskovic
Eileen Donnelly Elgin
April 27, 2019
Ed Vreeland was my very favorite teacher at St. Mary's, or probably in my life - he provided excellent guidance when it was really needed, was fair and always kind. May God bless his memory and give comfort to his family.
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