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John Van Ness Obituary
AGE: 67 • Somerville
John Van Ness Jr. 67, died September 13, 2016.
Surviving are his children daughter Yvonne Wolley and Stacey Macilroy-Jones, sons, John Van Ness Jr., John Stout, Justin Stout, Jessie Stout and his fiancée Susan Hall, his mother Marjorie Van Ness, sisters, Penelope Van Ness, Nina Van Ness, Claire Van Ness, Edna Van Ness and Thelma Harris and brothers, Michael Van Ness, Lester Van Ness, Ernie Van Ness and Rodney Van Ness.
Funeral services will be 11am Monday beginning with a 9am visitation at the First United Methodist Church, 48 West High Street Somerville, NJ Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 North Gaston Ave Somerville To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneral home.com
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Ernie Sollars
September 18, 2016
Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind .
September 18, 2016
We pray that in this time of loss,
You'll feel God's overwhelming love
And that you'll find your comfort
In the presence of the Lord
We pray God pours upon you,
His sweet amazing grace
And overflow your heart with peace
Sis Wanda Dorsey and Family
Michael R. Albert
September 16, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all the family. I have had fond memories of John when we both worked at PVP Products and Temecon. John helped my son improved his wrestling. He had a deep love for his family. John and his cousin Mickey painted my house and replaced the shingles on the roof. I purchased one of his paintings. The last information I heard was from Rodney, when John was living in Trenton and was suffering from diabetes. I have thought of him often. Mike Albert
Mabel Swan and family
September 15, 2016
My family and I send our condolences to the family of John. Sorry for you loss.
Richard Oakley
September 15, 2016
Brother, you will be sorely missed. I will always remember sharing my taste in music with you as we grew up in Somerville.
We were cousins, but more importantly we were friends.
I always admired you ability to do artwork, and knew that you could have been a great commercial artist, if you so desired. You followed in your dad(my Uncle John) footsteps in carpentry.
There are so many who loved you and will miss you. We all have memories that we will cherish!
Love you,
Dickie
Robert Olich
September 15, 2016
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. I wish you and your family the very best during this difficult time in your life.
Sincerely,
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