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John Vandenberg Obituary
AGE: 51 • Hollywood, FL
John K. Vandenberg, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 24th, 2016 while at work at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. He was born on October 29th, 1964 to John and Ingrid Vandenberg in Vineland, NJ. He graduated from Vineland High School in 1983. He was employed as a dealer at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City for 25 years prior to moving to Hollywood, FL in 2008, where he worked as a Floor Supervisor at the Hard Rock Casino. He loved living in Florida, especially loved the beach, where he spent all his free time with his friends.
He is survived by his parents, John and Ingrid Vandenberg of Buena, NJ and one sister, Karen Vandenberg-LeCompte of Ft. Pierce, FL; wife, Sara Vandenberg of Rhode Island. Also survived by uncles, Peter J. Vandenberg (Gladys), Horst Lutter (Inge), Klaus Lutter (Edith), all of Vineland, NJ, and Gerd Lutter and cousin, Franz Lutter of New Hampshire; aunts, Ursula Barbeck (John) and Monik Ossiboff, both of Vineland, NJ. Also survived by cousins, Barbara DeValerio, Dawn Coia, Peter Vandenberg Jr., Cynthia Ossiboff, Kim Schwindt-Ossiboff, Nicole Stanewich, Diana Counard, Marleen Veneziani, Christian Meyer, Candice Luglio and Kent Lutter.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.
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Valerie Basile Miller
March 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.. May The Lord provide comfort and healing.
denise escribano
March 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you karen and your family..john is very much missed here in hollywood..still very hard to process..he was a great person and friend for many years.Keeping your family in our prayersLove, irwin and denise escribano
Donna Gorsen
March 9, 2016
So so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful son..may he rest in peace and may the memories you hold in your heart comfort you in the coming days. From our hearts to yours..Donna and Dr. Mel Gorsen
Sue Freiberger
March 5, 2016
So sad to hear of John's passing. My condolences go out to the family. John will be missed by many.
March 4, 2016
R.I.P. John he was such a handsome and friendly person, worked with him for many years . So very sad
scott blom
March 3, 2016
John was a good guy. I played tennis with him in high school and he would always get me to laugh with his dry sense of humor. My condolences to all of his family.
March 3, 2016
I can not believe this _ I have known him since the 80"s at Golden Nugget and Trumps Castle & The Taj--We were friends for many years since he was 19My Deepest Sympathy to the Family--May You rest in peace My friend
Dave Hodges
March 3, 2016
My heart is so heavy for my old friend and doubles partner. We spent so many summers driving our mopeds and playing endless sets with a jug of water and a sandwich. Life's twists and turns don't always allow youthful friends to stay close, but I am blessed for the memories of our times together. I will cherish our times my friend. Love always. Dave Hodges
Shannon Goode
March 3, 2016
My condolences goes out to the family and friends of John I worked with John at Taj Mahal for many years a very nice guy RIP
March 3, 2016
So very sorry to hear of John's passing ....I worked with John at the Taj Mahal for many years always a very helpful ,sweet guy .... Prayers & Condolencences to his family
RIP-John
Marcella Baccari
Don Philipp
March 3, 2016
So sorry to hear John's passing I worked with him for many years at the Taj prayers and condolences to the family RIP John you always brought a smile to peoples faces
Maria Francisco
March 3, 2016
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss of John. I worked with him for many years at the Taj, he was a wonderful friend, co-worker and man. He will be missed by many.
Patricia Andrews
March 3, 2016
Rest in Peace John, We had alot of laughs I will never forget..
Kathy Toland
March 3, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Vandenberg family, I'm so very sorry to hear of John's passing, I worked with John at the Taj, and had many happy and fun times with John. We spent alot time out of the casino together when we use to go dancing and always out to breakfast. I will always remember John with a smile. RIP JOHN. You will be missed by many. Always a great guy.
Karen LeCompte
March 2, 2016
Our dear sweet "Johnny" you will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace - sadly, your sister Karen, Mom & Dad
March 2, 2016
So very sorry to hear about John. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies at this very difficult time.
Bev and Sam Ward
Robert Seabo
March 2, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Vandenberg family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am sorry I cannot pay my respects in person but I am in Florida at the present time.
March 2, 2016
Sad to here of Johns passing. We grew up in the neighborhood playing sandlot ball and doing what kids do. Our prayers are with the family. God bless!
With God speed,
Jeffrey DiMatteo
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