Jack L. Van Schaick
Jack L. Van Schaick
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Jack was born on October 30, 1945 in Cooperstown, a son of the Ralph and Myrtle Miller VanSchaick. He graduated from Richfield Springs High School. Jack started his working career as a dairy farmer on his family farm in Richfield, beside his father and mother. Where his love for green began "John Deere". When the family farm was sold Jack started his own business, Jack's Sharp Shop. He operated his shop for over 35 years and was known by many within the community and beyond. Throughout the years and his many accomplishments, he earned his nickname of Jack of all trades. He retired and closed shop 2018.
Throughout the years and especially after retirement, he found his most enjoyment in going to camp and visiting his family and acquired camp family. Many laughs and memories were shared on those days.
On October 23, 1976 he married Linda Sullivan in the Burlington Flats Church a blessed and loving union of forty-seven years.
He is survived by his wife Linda, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was preceded by a brother Ralph VanSchaick, Jr. and a sister Peggy Egan.
Funeral services for Jack will be private with his family.
Arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs.
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Diane Pierce
October 20, 2024
My brothers spent their summers working on his fathers farm. My family spent a lot of time there. He held a skunk for me to pet.(said the stinker had been removed) I would visit the new kittens and feed the cows with hay. I remember his sister, Peggy, too. My name is Diane Pierce.
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