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Joseph Vander Meulen Obituary
Joseph Craig Vander Meulen, of Warwick, passed away on March 15, 2009 at St. Anthony's Hospital. He was 20 years old.
Born on February 16, 1989 in Middletown, he was the son of Philip and Barbara (Touw) Vander Meulen.
Joseph was a student at Orange County Community College and a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Greenwood Lake.
A family statement reads: "Joseph fought cancer valiantly for the past four years."
He is survived by his parents, Philip and Barbara Vander Meulen of Warwick; two brothers, Philip of Texas and Andrew of Warwick; a sister, Laura of Warwick; his maternal grandparents, Louise and John Yanick of Milford, PA; many aunts and uncles and lots of loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake.
Memorial donations may be sent to Make a Wish Foundation, 832 S. Broadway, The Wish House, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick. For further information or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Vander Meulen
Julie Skinner
March 24, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. my prayers are with you and your family.
I was one of his teachers at Greenwood Lake Middle School
God Bless you all.
Steve's friend
March 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Joey's family. He was a brave boy, from what I've been told, who fought a long hard battle. He is at peace now.
Kayla
March 19, 2009
Joe, you were such a great person and I always thought of you as a brother...and I know that you would do anything for your family,especially Laura. You fought a long battle and deserve some rest. Not goodbye Joe just see ya later.....rip!<3
Ann and Ron Schabilon
March 19, 2009
Dear Barbara and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your son's passing. Please know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
A mom
March 18, 2009
I am very sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I know he has had a long and very courageous battle the past couple of years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stay strong and keep the memories of this brave young man in your hearts forever.
Maureen Masten
March 18, 2009
Dear Phil and family, I just wanted you to know how sorry I am for your tragic loss. Please take some comfort in the fact that I remember you as a very devoted family man.
Eileen Frey
March 18, 2009
To the Vander meulin Family,
All our thoughts and prayers are with all you.
Eileen Frey (Erin's mom)
Margaret Markgraf
March 18, 2009
Dear Barbara, Phil and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Joe was a wonderful kid and I hope that one day soon your pain will lessen and you'll be able to just remember all the good times you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Margaret (Jeannie's sister)
Barbara Ewanciw
March 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this heartbreaking time. Although I never met Joey, I feel as though I have been through this whole illness with him. As time passes may your memories be of happy cancer-free times, and of the great kid he was. God Bless you all.
Saddened Mom
March 18, 2009
Life brings tears,
smiles and memories.
The tears dry,
the smile fades,
but the memories
live on forever.
I don't know Joseph, but I am a Mother who is saddened by your loss & want you to know my thoughts & Prayers are with your family.
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