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Vincent Van Vliet Obituary
Vincent I. Van Vliet, 63, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at home.
Vincent was born December 4, 1946 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Vincent A. Van Vliet and Dorothy Neeson Van Vliet.
Vincent served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a sergeant in the Army Reserves for 15 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion in Manhattan. Vincent was a bus operator for MABSTOA and member of the Transit Workers Union, Manhattan.
He is survived by his son, David Van Vliet of Tuxedo Park; two daughters, Andrea Van Vliet of Middletown and Martha Van Vliet of Wellington, FL. He was predeceased by his parents and ex-wife, Claire M. Kuhne.
"Our father lived his life with pride, honor, respect, and love for his family, his country, and his friends. He was a kind man; he always had a smile on his face and tried to make all those around him happy. He was always the first one to lend a helping hand and make everyone feel like a friend. We know he is now home in Heaven smiling down upon us. He will be loved and greatly missed by all those who knew him."
Visitation will be Thursday, May 13, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church St., Goshen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 71 Murray Ave., Goshen. Burial will follow in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Craigville Rd., Goshen.
Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-294-6422. To leave the family a personal condolence, please visit www.donovanfunerals.com.
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Ber Hommelberg
May 30, 2010
My condolences. Vincent's ancestors can be found at http://www.hommelberg.nl/genea/vanvliet.php#g60
Crystal Mills
May 29, 2010
Vinnie was a quiet man. It was hard to get to know him, but he was also very nice and polite. He will be missed.
Ralph Torres
May 26, 2010
I have many good memories from Hudson Pier with Vinnie,R.I.P.
douglas kirchner
May 26, 2010
rest in peace vinnie
Elaine Coonan
May 24, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joann Hutson-Deliz
May 23, 2010
May God bless all of you in your time of sorrow. It was my pleasure to know Vinny and to work with him!
May 20, 2010
Patrick Quigley
May 19, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mike Komaroff
May 18, 2010
You're in a better place now, Vinnie!!!
Harry Caddell
May 15, 2010
R I P Vinny
Rest in Peace Vinny
William Zimmerman
May 13, 2010
William Zimmerman
May 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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