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Joseph Van Uiter Obituary

Joseph "Joe" Herbert Van Uiter, age 93 of Saylorsburg, PA passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home. Joe was the loving husband of Geraldine "Gerry" (Veltri) Van Uiter. They would have celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary on November 21st. He was born in New York, NY on October 14, 1931, son of the late Daniel and Carlotta (Ortiz) Van Uiter. Joe graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY and furthered his education and graduated from Brooklyn Community College in Brooklyn, NY. He served our country with dedication and courage in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Joe had worked as a Project Engineer for Con-Edison in New Jersey and New York for 38 years, until retiring. Joe was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert, PA. He was a former member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jim Thorpe, Pa. He was a member of the NRA and the Pennsylvania Jazz Society. In his leisure time Joe loved playing golf. He belonged to White Birch Golf League. His claim to fame was three holes in one. Joe loved all sports, he played handball, softball, baseball, and won a gold medal in the Senior Olympics softball throw several years in a row. He also loved bowling and played in the Sunset mixed bowling league in Lehighton, PA. We have been blessed with the presence of Joe in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Geraldine "Gerry" (Veltri) Van Uiter of Saylorsburg, PA, his daughter: Stephanie Oehm and spouse William of Milford, PA, his son: Michael Van Uiter and spouse Bernardine of Saylorsburg, PA. He was the loving grandpa to: Daniel Oehm, Diana Lagakos and spouse John, Michael Van Uiter and is great grandpa to: Thomas, Adeline, Margaret, Ava, Audrianna, Nicholas, Andrew, Penelope and Emelia. Joe was preceded in death by a brother: Daniel Van Uiter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Route 209, Gilbert, PA. Joe will be laid to rest at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Jim Thorpe, PA. Family and friends are welcome to offer condolences on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 2-4 pm with American Legion Services at 3:30 pm & 6-8 pm with vigil prayers at 7:30 pm at Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA Additional viewing will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 9:30 until 10:30 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made In Loving Memory of Joseph H. Van Uiter to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hyland Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 or t2t.org Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with his arrangements. www.gowerfuneralhome.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News from May 22 to May 23, 2025.

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JAN D GULDDEN D M D

June 1, 2025

THANK YOU FOR SERVINNG IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY

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Grateful

May 25, 2025

Joseph,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Noreen

May 23, 2025

You will be missed Uncle Joe my fondest memories of you were riding on your back as a kid in your swimming pool over and over again . I appreciate now how annoying I must of been .

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

May 23, 2025

"A Korean War veteran has passed away today." Joe, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy war veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate in the defense of freedom. America thanks you for your service to our country. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.

Grateful

May 22, 2025

Joe,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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1426 US-209, Gilbert, PA 18331

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1426 US-209, Gilbert, PA 18331

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Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

1426 US-209, Gilbert, PA 18331

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Our Lady Queen of Peace

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