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John Holland Obituary
March 30, 1946 - March 19, 2020
Middletown, NY
John M. Holland, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home in Middletown, NY. He was 73 years of age.
The son of the late Raymond and Elsie Clemmer Holland, he was born on March 30, 1946 in Middletown, NY.
John retired as a stationary engineer from the Middletown Psychiatric Center in Middletown. He was a former bus driver for Mid-City Transit in Middletown and most recently was a bus monitor for the Goshen Central School District.
John was a Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving his country in the U.S. Air Force and later serving two years in the Army Reserve. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Middletown and formerly served as an Altar Server.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia M. Holland at home in Middletown; his two daughters, Bethany Luz and her husband, Eric of Brick, NJ and Allison Osborn and her husband, Rick of Harpers Ferry, WV; his grandchildren, Eric and Lucas Luz, Kayla Pillar and her husband, Frank, Matthew Pisani and Rachel Osborn; his brother, Wayne Holland and his wife, Lilly of Alexandria, VA; his niece, Aileen Holland; his nephew, Eric Holland and his wife, Kristen; two great nieces, Katie and Natalie. John was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, Gerald Holland.
Funeral services will be private. Following cremation, John's cremains will be interred in the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen, NY with military honors.
Memorial contributions in John's honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the American Cancer Society, 121 Executive Drive, New Windsor, NY 12553.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Middletown, NY. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.connellfuneralhome.com
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Joanne Adamec
July 16, 2020
So sorry to hear of John's passing . He was a good man who will be missed by many - God bless his family
WILlIAM SCHIMPF
March 22, 2020
And may God ever Hold you in the Palm of His Hand.
Bill Schimpf
WILlIAM SCHIMPF
March 22, 2020
I am deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. He and I shared many happy memories both in the military, and in our civilian lives. We last saw him in December. May God Grant him Eternal Rest in Heaven and much Peace and Comfort to his wife, Patty, his family and many friends always. Rest In Peace my friend.
Bill Schimpf
joe maloney
March 21, 2020
My most sincere condolences to the entire Holland family. May he rest in peace and I pray his family takes comfort in all their fond memories.
Lanny Charles
March 21, 2020
One good man .Heard today from Oscar Dino of Holl's passing. So sorry Patty....a top shelf sense of humor and a true patriot. Never forget the time we spent together in Vietnam, or the friendship we shared at home...a true lifelong friend whom I'll never forget.
George Patton
March 21, 2020
So sorry to hear this. John was a good friend and proud fellow Air Force vet. Condolences to the family, RIP John
WILlIAM SCHIMPF
March 21, 2020
I am deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. He and I shared many happy memories both in the military, and in our civilian lives. We last saw him in December. May God Grant him Eternal Rest in Heaven and much Peace and Comfort to his family and many friends always. Rest In Peace my friend.
Bill Schimpf
Terry Grippen
March 21, 2020
Dear Holland family,
I was sorry to hear about John's passing. He was a great friend growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in s lifetime of memories.
Sincerely,
Terry Grippen
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