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Vernon Appleby Obituary
VERNON APPLEBY
AGE: 51 EAST BRUNSWICK
Vernon Henry Appleby died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 51.
Bom in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong East Brunswick resident.
Mr. Appleby was employed at several local food stores for the past 30 years. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Mets.
Surviving are his parents Vernon D. and Theresa Krause Appleby, with whom he lived; a sister, Linda Chandlee and her husband, George of Katy, Texas; three aunts and uncles, Uncle Leonard Krause, Aunt Theresa Krause, and Aunt Kathy Appleby; 12 cousins, Janice Gervasi, Judy Staggard, Coleen Amermann, Robert Appleby, Bernadette Bell, Heather Appleby, Allison Appleby, Kathleen Appleby, Donald Pratt, Lisa Pratt, Annette Ilmensie, and JoAnn Miller; a godson, Bryan Appleby, and his true buddy, Heidi the dog.
Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, at Brunswick Memorial Home, 454 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Church, Old Bridge. Interment will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, East Brunswick. Friends may call from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. For directions, please visit www. brunswickmemorialhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vernon Appleby
Sponsored by His Mother.
Robert M Appleby
December 26, 2022
You are with us all in our hearts, soul, and spirit. We Love and miss you. Love All Your Appleby Family.
Robert Appleby
January 7, 2022
Dear Vernon,
Time passes but you are not forgotten. I know your with God. I love you.
Robert
Robert
December 23, 2020
I think of Vernon often, His great wit, loving spirit and pure friendship never leave me. I know that he is safe with God forever and living among the angles!!! He was my fun loving brother and playmate. His loss will always wrinkle my soul but as he always had a way of doing his laughing spirit brings my soul back to life. I will always love you my Dear Brother. Please keep dancing, signing and laughing. You are alive on earth in all off us!!!!!!!!
Robert Appleby
December 15, 2015
Dear Vernon-
I know you are reading this in Heaven. We all think about you every day. The Mets almost won the whole thing this year. I bet you didn't miss a game. Your Godson is growing up to be a fine young man. Thank you for the help, I know you are watching over him! We all miss and love you. God bless!
Love Your Cousin Robert, Karen, Robert Jr. and Bryan.
Robert Appleby
July 18, 2013
Dear Vernon,
I miss you everyday. You were my BROTHER. I thought you would always be there. I'm so sorry I didn't come and see you on Christmas Eve after we talked on the phone. I hope you will forgive me. You where always my playmate and let me hang around with you. Thank you for being Bryans Godfather. He will never forget you! I know that you are in heaven with Pop and Dad. Please watch over all of us. Your Godson is turning into a fine young man. Watch him on the Football field-he is a ball of fire!!!
Robert is doing Great!!! I miss you my friend. God Bless.
Love Always,
Robert,Karen,Robert Jr. and Bryan
Love Always,
Robert,Karen,Robert Jr. And Bryan
Bernadette Bell
February 20, 2009
Dear Aunt Terry, Uncle Vernon, and Linda;
It has taken me all this time to come here and sign the guestbook! Vernie was a wonderful cousin. We miss him everyday! But he always be in our hearts. We love you all very much! here is a little something I wrote.
If only I could turn back time and see your face again.
If only I could have the chance to talk to you again.
If only I knew the reason why God took you away.
If only...
I love you Vernie
Catherine Director
January 12, 2009
Dear Vernon and Terry,
I’m very saddened to hear of Vernon’s passing. He was a good kid, I still think of him as a kid. Vernon and my brother, Joey Gibbons were good friends years ago.
I send you my most sincere condolences. God bless Vernon.
Gail Sowa Beebe
January 10, 2009
To Vernon, Terry, and Linda, and family ---- I was recently in NJ for the funeral of my aunt Helen Golla, and was told about Vernon's death. I am SO sorry to hear about this. I remember when I used to baby-sit for him, and all the times our families spent together at events for the fire company. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather
January 9, 2009
Dear Aunt Terry, Uncle Vernon, Linda & Heidi:
Verny always made all of us laugh and smile. He had a great sense of humor and a genuine heart. Although we are so heartbroken that he is gone, I know in my heart that he is safe and happy with his family and Dotsie in heaven. I bet he is even making everyone dance up there! He will never be far from our hearts! Love you always!!
Jean Mooney
January 7, 2009
Dear Judy & family:
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your cousin. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you at this sad time. May God Bless & keep Vernon in eternal peace.
Love, Jean, Mike and Max
Melodi Shoemaker
January 6, 2009
To my dear friend Linda and her family,
I am sorry I never met Vern, but I know he was wonderful because he is your brother/son and cousin. My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this most sorrowful time. Wish I could be there to give all of you a big hug. May your memories carry you through this saddest of times.
Love
Mel
Loretta Dlugosz
January 6, 2009
Heather, Im so sorry for the loss of your cousin vernon.
my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Adele Justis
January 4, 2009
Wishing Vernon's family God's peace and comfort at this very difficult time. I can picture Vernon safe in the arms of Jesus. May God bless you all.
Tori McSpadden
January 2, 2009
Dear Vern,
There isn't a time when i was around you that you weren't making me laugh hysterically. i remember all the times we went to chucky cheese and you always had just as much fun as i did. i remember we were playing the game where you try to roll the ball into the holes for points...and you kept beating me i was so frustrated lol.. but then at the end you always gave me the tickets. every time we were together.. we set it off... you were so much fun, and I'm gonna miss the heck out of you... i never met anyone who didn't love you! Remember that summer i came up there to visit and we all went walking through that baseball field by your house... everyone else was walking ahead of us probably annoyed by our constant laughing and joking but we had a blast that day you and me... You had the kindest heart, my prayers go out to everyone close to you... because losing someone like you is almost unbearable. Stay up Vern... you will always hold a special place in my heart... ill always love you!
Judy Staggard
January 1, 2009
I can't believe you are gone. It was always the four of us grandkids. We were more like sisters and brother. I think back to when we were kids and I always remember you playing with your baseball cards, walking to the corner store to buy candy, and watching games on tv or us watching bandstand on saturday mornings.As a teenager, I loved to watch you roller skate. You were amazing. now that we are all grown up, when Linda comes to visit, I will miss you answering the phone and always being so happy to hear my voice. You always made me smile and laugh with your funny names you called me and comments. We are really going to miss you, Vernon. Watch over your family. They are going to need your help now.
Love,
Judy
Jerry McSpadden
January 1, 2009
Vernon,
You have touched so many people’s hearts. I know that if our dog Maggie could talk, she would tell you how much she also love you and enjoyed your every visit to Houston. She too will miss you as will we all.
It is a pleasure to know you and to be your friend. You have given my family and me irreplaceable memories, for which I will be eternally grateful. Thanks for everything.
Love,
(Maggie)
Linda Chandlee
January 1, 2009
Dear Boo,
Words cannot express how much I love you. Our lives will never be the same. I have thousands of memories. You were very loved by a lot of people and that has helped a lot. You were the best brother anybody could hope to have. I never truly thought I could lose you. I thought you and I would always be together. Anyway, I will miss you always. Thanks for all the love and fun you gave all of us.
Love forever,
Linda (Playgirl)
George Chandlee
December 31, 2008
Dear Vernon,
You will be greatly missed. You were a joy and a gift to everyone who had the honor to know you. I am truly grateful to have had you as a brother-in-law and a friend. You will remain in my heart and thoughts forever.
George
Scott Marks
December 29, 2008
Vernie You Will Be Missed,
I Will Remember You Alway,And All The Fun We Had As Kids Playing Football On Kossman Street.
You Are A Life Long Friend,
And When The Old Gang Meet Up In Heaven, We Shall Play Football Again Like We Did When We Were Kids.
See You In Heaven.
To Mr And Mrs Appleby Im So Sorry For Your Loss
Your Friend Scott Marks
Maria Amato
December 29, 2008
It was always fun joking and laughing with you at our local grocery store. We were truly heart broken to hear of verns passing. He always had an uplifting thing to say and always made you feel special. God bless.
Nicole Duarte
December 29, 2008
Vern was a pleasure to chat with at our local grocery store, he will be missed. May god please him and his family. Our deepest love to his family.
Carol Michalowski
December 29, 2008
Hard to believe Vern is gone!!! He was my protector when I was younger. He will be very missed!!!! May he rest in peace!!!
Susie Kahle-Brown
December 29, 2008
Peace be with you, Vernie. I will always remember you walking down Kossman Street with a smile and a kind word as the Appleby's and us Kahle kids swarmed around- (probably up to no good!) Those were great times- and you were a common thread in the goings on on Kossman and in our lives. Peace, Vernie, peace.
Love, Susie
Arlene Curran
December 29, 2008
Vernon and Terry:
We are sorry to learn of your loss.
You will be in our prayers.
Love, Arlene and Skip Curran
Lisa Pratt
December 29, 2008
We will miss you Vern. The good thoughts of Going to Club 516 with you and all your cousins will always be in my memories.
Love you. :)
Coleen Amerman
December 29, 2008
Dear Aunt Terry, Uncle Vernon and Linda,
Sharing in your grief and hoping that God knows best. Vernie will be missed by all of his family and friends. He was quite a character. He wasn't just my cousin, he was my friend. God Bless you, "Little Vernon."
Love,
Coleen
doug, patti allen
December 29, 2008
we are so sorry to hear about Vernon. Our prayers are with his family at this very sad time.
Vernon and his godson, Bryan
Karen & Robert Appleby
December 29, 2008
Rest in Peace, Vernie. We love you very much. Heaven has another angel.
Mark Kunzman
December 29, 2008
Vernie was a long time childhood friend of mine. Vernie, Joe Grecco and I hung around for years growing up. I am so sad to hear of his passing. The family has my deepest condolences. My prayers are with you. May Vernie rest in God's arms.
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