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71, of Dover died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 at Union Hospital. He retired from Dover Chemical after 43 years of service. Born June 24, 1940 in Dover he was a son of the late Merle and Celia Eckelberry VanAlstyne. Larry was also preceded in death by his sisters, June Fanti, Betty Heintz, Jean Tyson and Elnor VanAlstyne; brother, Walter VanAlstyne; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Alma Bongini and brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Sandy Bongini. Larry was a member of the NP VFW, St. Joseph Seniors and the Tuscarawas County Italian American Club. He graduated in 1958 from Dover High School and joined the Army on the Buddy Plan with his friend of 60 years, Dick Tyree. He loved playing cards and working crossword puzzles with his family and friends and was also a fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians, The Ohio State Buckeyes, Notre Dame and the Central Catholic Saints. He also enjoyed being with his grandchildren, especially taking them to and from school.
Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Bongini VanAlstyne whom he married on June 18, 1966; daughters, Lorie VanAlstyne of Dover and Janet (Jeff) Ferrell of Sherrodsville; grandchildren, Zach, Madison and Brody Ferrell; brother, Bill Shroyer; sisters-in-law, Theresa (John) Burtscher and Joanne VanAlstyne. all of Dover; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover with Fr. William Arnold officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery at Dover where the New Philadelphia VFW will conduct military graveside services. Following the burial, a luncheon will be held in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Friends can call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Larry may do so by visiting the on line obituaries and flowers link on the funeral homes website. The family would like to thank Dr. Swoger, Community Hospice, Union Hospital, Ray Schultz and Bill Ruegsegger. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice at 201 West 3rd St., Dover or to the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School at 600 North Tuscarawas Ave., Dover.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry VanAlstyne
Joy Stull
October 9, 2011
Carolyn,Sorry to hear Larry is gone.May God Bless your family. Joy Stull AAmco,Sugar Hill Ga
Ruth Crites
October 7, 2011
Janet,so sorry to hear about your dad.ill be thinking of you and your family.
October 2, 2011
Our deepset sympathy to you and your family,
Marilyn & Chuck Davis, (Dover, OH)
Larry Froelich
October 1, 2011
Larry was a good friend during our high school days and I remember him as a savvy Jass player at the old Leonard's. My condolences to the VanAlstyne family for your loss.
October 1, 2011
We can cherish our memories of Larry. Notably, some were when we went out to the homestead (Dover Hill Road), every Sunday for our informal family gatherings.
Gosh, we so much loved those days: Our energetic card playing, my Grandmother’s wonderful food and my Grandfather’s teasing. If you were at one of our gatherings, you would have understood the excitement we maintained. Never a dull moment and everyone welcomed. We would play cards for hours on end. The kitchen was the focal point of our gatherings. Once in a blue moon, we would watch a football game (for those who didn’t play cards). Larry and my Granddad would have this competition thing, in poker games. It was so very hard to beat Granddad, at poker. Or, so it seemed to me. Larry would get so excited (win or lose)! We all liked to do the “slap the cards down”, when we beat you. Larry and Walter were exceptionally good at it.
Larry will be missed. I always knew him as, “Larry”, being he was my Uncle. Funny how that is, I could never bring myself to calling him “Butch”, even though he liked it.
-Doug Heintz
October 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. You are in our prayers. Peace, be with you.
-Doug, Faye, Ryan, Karrie & Erika Heintz
Debbie Casto
October 1, 2011
It always amazed me how good he was at cards! We've lost a true friend. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, Carolyn, Lorie, Janet and family.
Love from all of us,
Debbie, Michael, Marina (Del Rae) and Mason
Martha Grams Williams
September 30, 2011
Though away from Dover since January 1958, as a classmate of Larry's the two things I best remember about him were his quiet smile (he always "got" a joke) but had a gentle smile which accompanied his gentle nature. He was pleasant to have in class and was truly a gentle man. Regret never thanking him for his service to our country! Condolences on his family's loss.
September 30, 2011
Carolyn and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy.
Pat Lombardo Morris
September 30, 2011
Deepest sympathies. Dee Decker Gordon, class of '58
September 29, 2011
you have my deepest sympathy, HARRIET(HOSTETLER)HIDEY. (ORLANDO,FLORIDA)
September 29, 2011
Lorie and family,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
Paula (Schilz) Allensworth and family
Cindy
September 29, 2011
Larry will be greatly missed at the Dover-Phila FCU. We all enjoyed him coming in and also going thru the drive-thru.
Sandy Miles
September 29, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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