John M. Vannelli Sr.

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John Vannelli Obituary

Vannelli, John M., Sr. Beloved Father & Grandfather Age 90 Passed away 11/26/08. Preceded in death by wife, Nancy; and 9 siblings. Survived by children, Leonard, Jane, Andrea (Lennie) Henning, & John, Jr. (Theresa); 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Alvene Briguet; also many other relatives & friends. Owner & founder of St. Paul Candy & Tobacco Co., and member of St. Anthony Society. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday, December 2 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N. Dale St., St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation AT THE CHURCH from 9 - 10 AM Tuesday. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550

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Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Vannelli

10 Entries

Kathyrn Vannelli

January 14, 2009

I was very luck and proud to know my great-grandfather. He was a wonderful man with great spirit and pep. I would have loved to say that in the next couple of years he would be a great-great-grandfather. He is now at peace with great-grandma Nancy, dancing and singing the night away to the worlds best Italian music in heaven. I love you! =)

Khalid & Faezeh Effendi

December 4, 2008

Lenny and family:
We are very sorry to hear about your father. We were out of town and did not hear about this until later. We wish you and your family peace at this difficult time.

Diane Sauter

December 2, 2008

I'll always remember 'The Candy Man' and all the movies he took of all of us kids at holidays with no film. I especially remember getting hit with candy coated almonds on my wedding day. Gotta love Uncle Johnny.

Teri Boland

December 2, 2008

Len, Jane, Andrea, John and families,
I just loved Uncle Johnny and the bright smile he always had for me. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you have some great memories. One of mine happened recently when someone (not family) asked me who the man was at my John's funeral who was giving out candy. I immediately knew without a second thought it was Uncle Johnny! He must never have left home without candy. He was truely a sweet man. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Teri Vannelli Boland

Jim and Darlene Ascheman

November 30, 2008

Andrea, Lenny and families,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. May the Lord's love and promise of paradise bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Susan Reppe

November 30, 2008

It is with great sadness that the Levee Vannellis say goodbye to Uncle Johnny, our family spark plug, and entertainer, our kind, generous and loving, final Vannelli patriarch.

At least 5 generations of Vannelli children knew Uncle Johnny as "The Candy Man" because he always had some sweet treats for them and jokes and tricks for the rest of us. No party ever really got started until Uncle Johnny arrived, and every party was better when he did.

It is difficult to say goodbye but we know that he is now happily reunited with his beloved wife, our vivacious Aunt Nancy. Together, they will lend their unique sparkle and wit to heaven. For those he left behind, the world is a little sadder today without Uncle John, but we know he would want us to keep celebrating the family and continute to be proud of the Vannelli name he loved so much.

Our deepest sympathy to his children, Cousins Lenny, Jane, Andrea and John Jr., and their families at this time. We share your loss. Rest assured, we won't forget your father!

With love,
Susan

Phil Chadwick

November 30, 2008

Dear Andrea and Lennie: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss.

Tracy Henning

November 30, 2008

Mr. Vannelli will be missed! I have many great memories! He always had jokes for the kids as he was a big kid himself!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this hard time. Just remember all the laughter he brought into everybody lives!!

Marnie Myers

November 30, 2008

I loved my grandpa very much and now he is at peace and now with grandma.My grandparents were a big part of my life as they pretty much helped my mom raise me when i was a little girl cause my mom had to go to work and had to raise two children on her own.So my grandparents were like parents to me as well as grandparents.They both meant the world to me and now they are together up in heaven and at peace.I will always have great memmories of them both to tell my little daughter when she gets older.She did get to know great grandpa alot but as you know grandma past away before she arrived.I will never forget when we would go visit him on his last weeks grandpa looked at me and said i love you marnie don't forget that and looked at my daughter and put his hand on her face and smiled and said to her your my angel.I will always cherish them words.They both will be loved and missed very much.We love you grandpa(great grandpa) :o)

Heather Horrigan

November 30, 2008

I got to meet and know John in the last wks when he came to live at the ramsey care center. He was a joy to take care of always had a warm smile on his face to greet you and he made me laugh with his witty comments or reponse when you would ask him something...I will always remember when he sang a few lines of his song to me and his tremendous strength and courage he showed us in the last week..He will me missed. My condolences to his family that i got to know, may you find some kind of comfort during this difficult time.

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