Vallance E. DeVisser

1937 - 2023

Vallance E. (Val) DeVisser

Utica, NY

In the early morning hours of Friday August 18, 2023, Vallance E. DeVisser, 86, departed this life for Glory following the words of St. Paul, "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain." (Phil. 1:21)

Val was born in Rome, NY, the only son of Eugene and Marion (Collins) DeVisser. Val spent his younger years in Rome. He graduated from Rome Free Academy, and the University of Rochester. Val completed his education at Colgate University earning a Master's Degree in guidance counseling. His life's work was spent in public education beginning with teaching at Staley Junior High School. After which, he started working in guidance at BOCES, then as a high school guidance counselor at South Lewis Central School. He concluded his career at Adirondack Central School until his retirement, after over thirty years of serving the interests of his students.

Val was serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves when he met and married the love of his life, Sandra Zitko. Their devoted marriage spanned sixty-one years.

Val is survived by his wife, their daughter, Michelle DeVisser, and their grandchildren, Erica LaLone Gainey and Tyler (Haley) LaLone, and great grandsons, Bryson Gainey and Levi LaLone. Also surviving are his sister Marilyn's children, Lauren (Bernard) Owens and Eric (Patricia) Wightman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Val will be held on Saturday, September 2, 11:00 AM at the Dimbleby Funeral Homes Inc. 40 Main St. Whitesboro. The family request no flowers due to allergies. If desired, contributions in Val's memory may be made to Living Faith Bible Church, PO Box 103, Sauquoit, NY 13456, or to Adirondack Teachers Association Scholarship Fund, Attn: C. Kornatowski, 110 Ford Street, Boonville, NY 13309. Envelopes will be available at the service.

For online expressions of sympathy please go to www.dimblebyfh.com