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Joshua VanderLey Obituary

Beloved husband and treasured son and brother, Josh was born on April 6, 1957 in Traverse City, Michigan. He died on June 28, 2020. Josh moved to Orlando, Florida in 1970. He is survived by his wife Michelle VanderLey and stepson Austin Woods, his mother Kay VanderLey, sisters Ella Delaney (Joerg) of Chicago, Illinois, Betsy VanderLey (Todd) of Oakland, Florida, and brother Joel VanderLey (Jenny) of Orlando, Florida as well as his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Wesley and his father Jon.

Josh excelled at any new adventure he tried. He was a historian, an experienced sailor, and a past Commander of the Orlando Power Squadron, a fisherman, an outdoorsman, and an avid golfer. He was employed as a superintendent with Turner Construction. Josh was an honorable man. His love of history, God, and his Country were only superseded by his love for his Ridgebacks puppies. He rescued many. He will be sorely missed.

Services and a celebration of life for Josh VanderLey will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at the Wedgefield Golf Club located at 20550 Maxim Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32833. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to rescue more Ridgebacks at www.rhodesianridgeback.org

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2020.

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Sue Hall

July 2, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Becky Reitzel

July 1, 2020

My heart hurts for you, Michelle. Joshua must have had a big heart to engage in a wonderful mission rescuing puppies! He lives on in them and you. https://www.ridgebackrescue.org/

Kathy Donato

July 1, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. It was always such a joy to get together with you and Michelle.

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