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VACCA, Samuel J. Vacca Samuel J. Vacca was born Oct. 28, 1919, died Sept. 18, 2009. Interred in Section 13, Site 90 in the Sarasota National Cemetery. VACKS, Alan Francis Vacks Sr. (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=alan-f-vacks&pid=172557391&fhid=18686) Alan Francis Vacks Sr., age 64, of Ft. Myers, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Born Aug. 3, 1950 to Beth Shamof and David Vacks in Pittsburgh, PA. Alan graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 1968 and served for USAF during the Vietnam War as a firefighter. Alan earned the distinction as Master Firefighter for the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department until he retired. He was passionate about the line of duty he chose working as instructor trainee as well as teaching numerous fire firefighter courses across many areas. He also was a Certified BLS Instructor, AED Certified Instructor, and CPR Instructor Trainer. During retirement, Alan continued public service as volunteer CERT Team Leader for Fort Meyers to train citizens on how they can best survive disaster until emergency services arrive. He also enjoyed the Florida sunshine, building custom rods, fishing on his boat, and leisurely breakfasts at Sunshine's with his best buddies. Alan is survived by three sons, Alan, Jr., Andrew, Joseph; and two grandchildren, Maia and Tristen. Burial with Honors will be in Section 5, Site 423 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 2325 E. Mall Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901, 239-274-0088. VAHLKAMP, David Frederick Vahlkamp David Frederick Vahlkamp was born Mar. 23, 1925, died Feb. 21, 2010. Interred in Section 13, Site 260 in the Sarasota National Cemetery. VAIL, Charles Edward Vail (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=charles-edward- vail&pid=175159935&fhid=8482) Charles 'Chuck' Edward Vail, age 74, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away on June 22, 2015 at Tidewell Hospice. Chuck was born Apr. 22, 1941. He was a natural jack of all trades, veteran of Air Force, and active in the Knights of Columbus, including past Navigator and Grand Knight. Hobbies included fishing, drag racing, and the beach. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, daughters Sherri (Bill) Davidson, Karen (Michael) Roland, step-daughters Ann (Jerry) Bogart, and Sara (David) Wilson; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Service will be at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes Gulf Gate Chapel, 6903 South Tamiami Trail. Interment will be in Section 5, Site 813 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 in Sarasota. Donations can be made to Tidewell Hospice, Sarasota. VALCHO, George Joseph Valcho (Abstracted from http://www.farleyfuneralhome.com/obituary/george-j-valcho/) George Joseph Valcho, age 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, died Friday, June 14, 2013 after a long battle with kidney disease. George was born to the late George and Margaret Valcho on June 2, 1935 in Homestead, PA. He served proudly in the United States Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and continued his career with the FAA as an air traffic controller for 39 years, retiring in 1994 from the Youngstown Municipal Airport. He earned his BA in Business Administration from Youngstown State University. George was a member of the Slovak Fraternity Jednota for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler, gardener and Pittsburgh Steeler fan. George was married to Josephine (Novak) for 54 years. They raised their family in Liberty Township, Ohio before retiring to Florida. George is also survived by his four children, Margaret Ann Gaydos from Wadsworth, OH, George (Allison) Valcho from Benton, LA, Jo Anne (Jeffrey) Mockbee from Bath, OH, and Matthew (Gaile) Valcho from Parkland, FL. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, TJ, Megan, Mark, Joey, Matthew, Madi, Daniel, and Brady. George and Josie are members of San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at San Pedro. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Autism Speaks, www.autismspeaks.org. Arrangements are by Farley Funeral Home of North Port. Interred in Section C1C-7, Row B, Site 7 in the Sarasota National Cemetery. VALDEZ, Armando G. Valdez Sr. (Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=armando- valdez&pid=173959601&fhid=12940) Armando G. Valdez Sr., age 84, passed away January 15, 2015. Armando was born March 2, 1930. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Eternity Funeral Homes Jacksonville (904) 348-5579. Inurnment in Section 18W, Row A, Site 14 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. VALENTI, Carmen M. Valenti (Abstracted from https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ellenton-fl/carmen-valenti-5152340)

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Page 1: VACCA, Samuel J. Vacca VACKS, Alan Francis Vacks Sr.elmersgenealogycorner.com/images/National_V_.pdf · Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida. Funeral arrangements under the direction of

VACCA, Samuel J. Vacca

Samuel J. Vacca was born Oct. 28, 1919, died Sept. 18, 2009. Interred in Section 13, Site 90 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VACKS, Alan Francis Vacks Sr.

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=alan-f-vacks&pid=172557391&fhid=18686)

Alan Francis Vacks Sr., age 64, of Ft. Myers, passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Born Aug. 3, 1950 to Beth Shamof and David

Vacks in Pittsburgh, PA. Alan graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 1968 and served for USAF during the Vietnam

War as a firefighter. Alan earned the distinction as Master Firefighter for the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department until he

retired. He was passionate about the line of duty he chose working as instructor trainee as well as teaching numerous fire

firefighter courses across many areas. He also was a Certified BLS Instructor, AED Certified Instructor, and CPR Instructor

Trainer. During retirement, Alan continued public service as volunteer CERT Team Leader for Fort Meyers to train citizens on

how they can best survive disaster until emergency services arrive. He also enjoyed the Florida sunshine, building custom rods,

fishing on his boat, and leisurely breakfasts at Sunshine's with his best buddies. Alan is survived by three sons, Alan, Jr.,

Andrew, Joseph; and two grandchildren, Maia and Tristen. Burial with Honors will be in Section 5, Site 423 at Sarasota National

Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 2325

E. Mall Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901, 239-274-0088.

VAHLKAMP, David Frederick Vahlkamp

David Frederick Vahlkamp was born Mar. 23, 1925, died Feb. 21, 2010. Interred in Section 13, Site 260 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAIL, Charles Edward Vail

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=charles-edward-

vail&pid=175159935&fhid=8482)

Charles 'Chuck' Edward Vail, age 74, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away on June 22, 2015 at Tidewell Hospice. Chuck was

born Apr. 22, 1941. He was a natural jack of all trades, veteran of Air Force, and active in the Knights of Columbus, including

past Navigator and Grand Knight. Hobbies included fishing, drag racing, and the beach. He is survived by his wife, Ellen,

daughters Sherri (Bill) Davidson, Karen (Michael) Roland, step-daughters Ann (Jerry) Bogart, and Sara (David) Wilson; 10

grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Service will be at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes Gulf Gate Chapel, 6903 South

Tamiami Trail. Interment will be in Section 5, Site 813 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 in Sarasota.

Donations can be made to Tidewell Hospice, Sarasota.

VALCHO, George Joseph Valcho

(Abstracted from http://www.farleyfuneralhome.com/obituary/george-j-valcho/)

George Joseph Valcho, age 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, died Friday, June 14, 2013 after a long battle with kidney disease. George

was born to the late George and Margaret Valcho on June 2, 1935 in Homestead, PA. He served proudly in the United States

Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and continued his career with the FAA as an air traffic controller for 39 years,

retiring in 1994 from the Youngstown Municipal Airport. He earned his BA in Business Administration from Youngstown State

University. George was a member of the Slovak Fraternity Jednota for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer, bowler, gardener

and Pittsburgh Steeler fan. George was married to Josephine (Novak) for 54 years. They raised their family in Liberty

Township, Ohio before retiring to Florida. George is also survived by his four children, Margaret Ann Gaydos from Wadsworth,

OH, George (Allison) Valcho from Benton, LA, Jo Anne (Jeffrey) Mockbee from Bath, OH, and Matthew (Gaile) Valcho from

Parkland, FL. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, TJ, Megan, Mark, Joey, Matthew, Madi, Daniel, and Brady. George and

Josie are members of San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at San Pedro. In lieu of

flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Autism Speaks, www.autismspeaks.org. Arrangements are by Farley

Funeral Home of North Port. Interred in Section C1C-7, Row B, Site 7 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VALDEZ, Armando G. Valdez Sr.

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=armando-

valdez&pid=173959601&fhid=12940)

Armando G. Valdez Sr., age 84, passed away January 15, 2015. Armando was born March 2, 1930. Arrangements are under the

direction and care of Eternity Funeral Homes Jacksonville (904) 348-5579. Inurnment in Section 18W, Row A, Site 14 in the

Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VALENTI, Carmen M. Valenti

(Abstracted from https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ellenton-fl/carmen-valenti-5152340)

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Carmen Mary (“Nena”) Valenti, age 85, of Parrish, FL was called home by God on June 25, 2012. She was born Apr. 5, 1927,

raised, and lived most of her life in Tampa, FL. There she married, raised a family, retired from 25 years as a Social Worker for

the Hillsborough County Hospital and Welfare Board, and ran a small business. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister, and

spread her kindness and caring throughout the family. Her loved ones cherished the time they had with her. She was devoted to

her husband of 63 years, Thomas Charles Valenti (deceased) who was waiting to welcome her. Her family will miss her—

daughters Cheryl Ann Sawyer (Sydney), and Norma Jean Slocumb (Boe), grandsons Kevin Michael Sawyer and Trey Thomas

Slocumb, step-granddaughter Daphne C. Abrams, sister Mercedes Lopez (Ronald Alward), three step-great-grandchildren, and

many beloved relatives. Services will be at Groover Funeral Home in Ellenton with interment in Section 7, Site 443 at the

Sarasota National Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the Manatee County Aging Services for services and caring. In lieu of

flowers, donations may be sent to Bay Pines VA Voluntary Service, at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, PO Box 5005, Bay Pines,

FL 33744, or to Meals on Wheels Plus at 811 23rd Avenue, East, Bradenton, FL 34208.

VALENTI, Rocco S. Valenti

Rocco S. Valenti was born 02/19/1917, died 06/24/2010. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 193 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VALENTI, Thomas Charles Valenti

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tampabaytimes/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-valenti&pid=145565833)

Thomas Charles Valenti, age 86, of Parrish, FL, was called by God on Sept. 20, 2010. He was born Sept. 29, 1923 and raised in

Tampa, the last of 12 children. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in March, 1943 and served his country in World War II in the

Central Pacific, participating in the Iwo Jima Campaign. He was discharged in January, 1946 from the Marine Aviation Unit as a

Corporal- Aviation Temp and continued his commitment as a dedicated member of the Marine Corps League. The service taught

him aircraft mechanics. Employed as a manager by National Airlines and Pan American Airways for over 30 years, he led with

love. Tommy's great loves were his family, golf, and travelling. He will be missed greatly. Cherishing happy memories are wife of

63 years, Carmen; daughters, Cheryl Sawyer (Sydney), and Norma Jean Slocumb (Boe); grandsons, Kevin Michael Sawyer and

Trey Thomas Slocumb; step-granddaughter, Daphne Abrams; sister, Lilly Gatto; brother, Sammy Valenti; and sister-in-law,

Mercedes Lopez (Ronald Alward); three step-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of his

life will be at Boza & Roel Funeral Home in Tampa. Internment services will be in Section 7, Site 443 at the Sarasota VA

Cemetery with military color guard honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Angus R. Goss, det. 56, at Marine Corps

League, 2612 N. Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602, for Scholarship Fund; or, Bay Pines VA Voluntary Service, at Bay Pines VA

Healthcare System, P.O. Box 5005, Bay Pines, FL 33744, for Benefit of Veterans at CLC West.

VALENTIN, Juan Mendez Valentin

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tampabaytimes/obituary.aspx?n=juan-mendez-valentin&pid=159424440)

Juan Mendez Valentin, age 88, of Lawrence, MA, passed away Aug. 22, 2012. He was born Mar. 1, 1924. Funeral service at Gee &

Sorensen FH, 3180 30th Ave. N. St. Petersburg. Interment in Section 7, Site 511 of the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VALENTINE, Charles J. Valentine

Charles J. Valentine was born May 22, 1936, died Dec. 3, 2010. Interred in Section 13, Site 1024 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VALERIO, Joselynn Valerio

(Abstracted from http://dennismichaellynch.com/prom-teen-killed-by-drunken-illegal-alien-driver/)

Edin Palacios-Rodas, 27, an illegal alien from Guatemala, had already been deported once before in 2013, but he returned to the

US. In one night, his drunk driving killed an 18-year-old girl just returning home from her prom, and seriously injured her 18-

year-old prom date. Sunday evening, May 15, 2016, police saw Palacios-Rodas driving recklessly, speeding and going over

curbs. They tried to pull him over, he stopped, but took off again when the officer got out of the car. He led police on a high

speed chase, until he ran a red light and slammed into the passenger side of a Dodge Charger, occupied by a young couple just

returning home from their senior prom. Police say Joselynn Valerio, age 18, was killed instantly. Her boyfriend, Moises Aivar,

also 18, was critically injured and had to be cut out of the car, then transported to the hospital. Breitbart reports that

Palacios-Rodas only sustained minor injuries in the crash. He tried to run away from the scene after crawling out of his vehicle,

but was quickly caught by police and the wrecker drivers. He is being held in the Harris County Jail for murder and has an

immigration detainer placed on him.

VALIN, Bernadette I. Valin

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=bernadette-i-valin&pid=149121766)

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Bernadette I. Valin, age 85, of North Port, formerly of Tampa, and Buffalo, NY, died March 3, 2011. Bernadette was born March

15, 1925. A memorial Mass will be at San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port. McKee Funeral & Cremation Services in North

Port is handling arrangements. Widow of James Valin. Survivors include son Joseph of Arcadia; daughter Cindy Neureuther of

Depew, NY; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Interred in Section 6, Site 63 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VALIN, James A. Valin

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=james-a-valin&pid=130886876)

James A. Valin, age 89, of North Port, formerly of Tampa and Buffalo, NY, died July 31, 2009. James was born Jan. 1, 1920.

Services will be at San Pedro Catholic Church, North Port. Arranged by James A. McKee Funeral Homes, North Port. Survivors

include his wife, Bernadette; a son, Joseph of Port St. Lucie; a daughter, Cindy Neureuther of Depew, NY; brothers Vernon of

Buffalo and Jack of Black River, NY; a sister, Helen MacNay of Black River; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Interred in Section 6, Site 63 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VALLARIO, Kenneth John Vallario

Kenneth John Vallario was born 01/1/1933, died 06/29/2011. Inurnment in Section 7, Site 534 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VALLEE, Robert Paul Vallee

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=robert-p-vallee&pid=174629559&fhid=5612)

HTCM (SW) Robert Paul Vallee, age 65, of Jacksonville Beach, FL passed away on April 10, 2015 after a hard-fought battle with

cancer. Bob was an incredibly loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 46

years Helen M. Vallee, son Robert M. Vallee, daughter Paula M. Ackerman (Craig), four loving grandchildren Nicholas Vallee,

Michael Vallee, Hannah Ackerman, and Bryan Ackerman. He is also survived by his sisters Anastacia Cunningham, E. Jane Casey

and brother Lawrence Vallee. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Mary (Murray), sisters, Mary K. Sesselman, Patricia

Vallee and brothers John Vallee, James Vallee, and Matthew Vallee. Bob was born Jan. 4, 1950 in Troy, NY, where he lived until

joining the U S Navy in 1969. Master Chief Vallee served his country for over 31 years in the US Navy. He served with

distinction on six ships, making 19 deployments, and received many commendations for his dedication and bravery. In-between

his shipboard tours, Bob served as a Navy Instructor in San Diego and Mayport, FL and had a successful Navy Recruiter tour in

New Jersey. He served in many of the conflicts over those 31 years, in Vietnam, Kosovo, Southwest Asia and the Middle East.

After leaving active duty, Master Chief Vallee remained vital in serving our country, becoming a defense contractor developing

training products to keep the fleet manned with well-trained Sailors. Master Chief was an active member of the VFW, American

Legion, DAV, and the Fleet Reserve. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Navy never left him, as friends, shipmates

and family will attest. Besides his obvious pride in his family, he was most proud of the Junior Officers and new Chief Petty

Officers he helped mold and train to be his eventual relief, in keeping with the best traditions of a Navy Chief, Master Chief

Vallee has stood his watch with honor, courage and a commitment to his family and friends to stay as long as he could. His

Watch has been relieved, he will be dearly missed and his integrity, courage, humor, humility, and generosity will always be

remembered. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Paul s Catholic Church, 435 1st Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250,

with Interment following in Section 11, Site 1244 in Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218. In

lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.

VALLONE, Anthony Peter Vallone

Anthony Peter Vallone was born Aug. 17, 1929, died Aug. 29, 2003. Interred in Section 12, Site 678 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VALLS, Baby daughter Valls

Baby Valls was born 07/12/1978, died 07/12/1978. Daughter (Minor Child) of John Valls Jr. Inurnment in Section 2, Site 213 in

the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VALLS, Mary Margaret Valls

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=mary-margaret-valls&pid=115046795)

Funeral Mass for Mary Margaret Valls who died August 5, 2008 will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment will be in

Section 2, Site 213 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. Mary Margaret was born June 8, 1952 in San Francisco, CA and lived

in Jacksonville most of her life. She was retired from the telephone company and was a member of the CWA Local #3106. She

was pre-deceased in death by her mother, Thelma Bailey and a baby daughter. Surviving is her husband, John Valls, Jr.; her

father Joseph A. Bailey III; a daughter Christina Valls; a son, Christopher Valls; sister, Eileen Canals; 2 brothers, Joseph A.

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Bailey, IV and Wilvin Wm. Racca; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Avenue. Those

desiring may make donations to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

VALUNAS, Joseph Valunas

Joseph Valunas was born 08/4/1927, died 05/13/2013. Inurnment in Section 7W, Row C, Site 24 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VAN ANTWERPEN, Paul Martin van Antwerpen

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?n=paul-martin-van-antwerpen&pid=136760834)

Paul Martin van Antwerpen, age 96, of Sarasota and Ludlow, VT, formerly of Milwaukee and Chicago, died peacefully at home on

November 15, 2009. A memorial Service will be at Church of the Palms in Sarasota. A private military service will be in Section

13, Site 72 at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Toale Brothers Funeral Home. Survivors

include his loving wife of 22 years, Margarete; daughter Susan van Antwerpen (Ray Gincavage) of Branford, CT; son Peter

(Pamela) of Weston, FL; step-son Brian Parys (Diane) of Milwaukee; step-daughters Cheryl Trimboli (Jerome) of Garden City,

NY, Lynn Gross of Oak Creek, WI, and Dawn Steiner (John) of North Augusta, SC. Paul is also survived by a brother, Lloyd of

Milwaukee; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a nephew and two nieces. Born Jan. 7, 1913 in Milwaukee, WI, to Martin

and Mayme van Antwerpen. Paul attended St. John's Military Academy and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1935 and

Harvard Business School in 1937. He worked in the advertising business in Milwaukee until December 1941, when he joined the

Navy. Commissioned in October 1941, and trained as a Gunnery Officer, Paul served in both European and Pacific theatres,

ultimately reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the war, Paul was a successful business executive in Milwaukee

and Chicago. He and his brother, Lloyd, started and managed several companies in the paper and packaging business including the

Vanant Company and SealPac Inc. Paul also owned John Rudin and Company, the Chicago firm which published the "Book of Life"

Bible study series. He later sold the Rudin Company to Zondervan Publishing. An avid sportsman, Paul was particularly active in

car racing and skiing, both as a participant and supporter. He was a competitive driver on the sports car racing circuit in the

1950's and was Race Chairman of the Wisconsin Grand Prix in 1955. He was also President of the Businessmen's Committee to

support the US SKI Team in 1967. In 1987 Paul moved to Sarasota where he and Margarete have since lived, along with

summering in Ludlow, VT. He was a strong supporter of Planned Parenthood, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the New College

Foundation, and the Salvation Army among many other local community groups. Paul was also a member of the Field Club, the

Dartmouth Club, and the Ivy League Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Paul may be made to Tidewell Hospice at 5955

Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238, or to a charity of your choice.

VAN BECK, Alice R. Van Beck

Alice R. Van Beck was born June 8, 1938, died Oct. 20, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 1311 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Henry Junior Van Beck.

VAN BECK, Robert Louis Van Beck

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=robert-louis-van-beck&pid=149040210)

Robert Louis Van Beck was born 01/23/1922, died 02/26/2011, age 89, Robert was born in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of

Louis and Bertha Van Beck. Robert went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side in Jacksonville, FL. Robert

attended school and graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1941. He went on to make a career in the United States Marine Corps

entering in Parris Island, SC on December 1, 1941. Mr. Van Beck served his country proudly for over 30 years of dedicated

service serving in WWII The Pacific Theater, The Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired as a E-9 and was highly

decorated. Robert was a true patriot, he raised a daughter and three sons and two of his boys followed his footsteps into the

Marine Corps. He and his 2nd son served together in the Vietnam War and was able to see each other every day. There was no

price too big to pay for Roberts country he called his recruiter during the Gulf War and asked to be re-enlisted so he could do a

desk job here to free someone else up to go out and carry a rifle during the Gulf Crisis, he truly stood for the red the white

and the blue. Robert was predeceased by his parents, his brother, James Van Beck; sister, Norma Shelterly; son, Michael

Robert Van Beck in 2001; and his daughter, Marilynn Sue McNeely in 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,

Suzanne Dobson Van Beck; two sons, Marvin L. Van Beck (Kathy), and Malcom J. Van Beck; seven grandchildren, April C. Lewis,

Walter H. Lewis, Esta Manso, Patrick L. Van Beck, Courtney Stuhlmiller, Clayton Van Beck and Robert L. Mahan, and many other

loving family members. Inurnment services of Robert's remains will be in Section 7, Site 208 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery by Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home.

VAN BUREN, William Edward Van Buren

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=william-e-van-buren&pid=86262447)

Dr. William Edward Van Buren, age 74, Nokomis, died July 15, 2004. He was born April 26, 1930, in Peabody, KS, and retired in

1985 from a private practice in Reno, NV. He had retired in 1976 after 20 years as a Navy doctor. He graduated from Central

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State College in Oklahoma City and from Oklahoma University School of Medicine. He was a member and officer of Venice-

Nokomis United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; daughters Pattye Van Buren-Craig of Howell, MI,

Mariah Wozniak of Nokomis and Leah Bolton of Krefeld, Germany; a son, William Jr. of Ypsilanti, MI; and nine grandchildren. A

memorial service will be later at Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church. National Cremation Society, Venice chapter, is in

charge. Memorial donations may be made to Bill Van Buren Memorial Fund, Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church, 209 Palm

Ave., Nokomis, FL 34275; or to The Smith Center for Therapeutic Riding, 1621 Ranch Road, Nokomis, FL 34275. Interred in

Section 3, Site 211 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VAN CURA, Rose Van Cura

Rose Van Cura was born June 17, 1946, died Nov. 15, 2003. Interred in Section 6, Site 122 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

Wife of Richard Jay Van Cura.

VAN DELINDER, Willie Harry Van Delinder

Willie Harry Van Delinder was born 05/2/1918, died 08/21/2011. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 280 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VAN DEUSEN, Jerry Alan Van Deusen

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=jerry-van-deusen&pid=117046951)

Jerry Alan Van Deusen, age 63, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. He was born on July 20, 1945 in Spokane, WA to

parents, Frank and Vergie Van Deusen. Mr. Van Deusen served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy.

He was a wonderful handyman and home repair person. He had enjoyed CB Radio, fishing, hunting, shrimping and square dancing

and ballroom dancing. He was involved with the Kairos Prison Ministry and was a member of the International Union of Operating

Engineers, the VFW and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 2020. Mr. Van Deusen will be dearly missed by his loving family and

friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dan Van Deusen. Survivors include his daughters, Julie (Ed)

Sander and April (Jeff) Pannone; brother, John Folmer; grandchildren, Zachary Alan Pannone and Annalise Joy Pannone and

several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Broadus-Raines Funeral Home toward funeral expenses. Inurnment in Section 3, Site 391 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAN DEUSEN, Thomas Charles Van Deusen

Thomas Charles Van Deusen was born 06/5/1935, died 05/16/1998. Inurnment in Section 7, Site 662 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VAN DUZER, Gary Van Duzer

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Gary Van Duzer passed away on Sept. 27, 2006. Gary was born Dec. 10, 1947. He was survived by his wife Carol, children;

Rebecca, Gretchen, Megan and Gary Thomas; by 5 sisters, 2 brothers and 3 beloved grandchildren. Gary was doing what he loved

most riding his Harley which was the second most important thing in his life after his Family and Friends. Dad or Garr as he was

known to most as was a free spirit, a person who gave his time to fix anything whether mechanical or physical. Gary touched so

many lives and had a positive impact on this world that we all should inspire ourselves to reach. The service will be at Stinson

Park on San Juan. There will also be a memorial ride starting at Buffalo's in Orange Park. Inurnment in Section 3, Site 542 in

the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAN DYKE, William Van Dyke Jr.

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dyke&pid=150798547&fhid=3409)

William Van Dyke, Jr. passed away 4/28/2011. He was born 9/2/1926. Funeral service will be at A. B. Coleman Memorial Chapel.

Interment will be in Section 2, Site 1251 in Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAN ELDIK, Dick Leroy Van Eldik

Dick Leroy Van Eldik was born 09/11/1928, died 03/5/2013. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 1055 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VAN ESS, Doris Van Ess

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Doris S. Van Ess, of Sarasota, died Saturday, July 31, 2010. She was born June 27, 1934 in Sussex, NJ. She is survived by her

husband, Robert; three children, Gregory Van Ess of Stillwayer, NJ, Barbara Van Ess Berks of Seattle, WA, and Susanne

Williams of Golden, CO; three grandchildren, Ethan and Jessica Williams and Clara Berks; two sisters Della Organ of Troutdale,

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VA and Charlotte Tyler of Sparta, NJ. Doris married Robert Jacob Van Ess in 1954. She graduated from Mountainside School

of Nursing also in 1954. She completed a career in Nursing as a night supervisor at the Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton,

NJ, retiring in 1997. She is dearly loved by her family and all who knew her, and will be sorely missed. Private family service to

be in Section 13, Site 804 in the Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to the

American Heart Association.

VAN ESS, Robert Jacob Van Ess

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SARASOTA, FL - Robert Jacob Van Ess, age 80, of Sarasota, formerly of Sparta, died June 24, 2011. He was born July 20,

1930. Survivors include son Gregory Van Ess of Stillwater; daughters Barbara Van Ess of Seattle, WA, and Susanne Williams of

Golden, CO; and three grandchildren. Robert's hobbies included drawing and photography. The family is having a private service

in Section 13, Site 804 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VAN ETTEN, Dorothy Van Etten

Dorothy Van Etten was born July 3, 1924, died Mar. 12, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 788 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Widow of Edward Aloysius Van Etten Sr.

VAN ETTEN, Edward Aloysius Van Etten Sr.

Edward Aloysius Van Etten Sr. was born Apr. 3, 1922, died July 20, 1997. Interred in Section 3, Site 788 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VAN FLEET, Dorothy Louise Van Fleet

Dorothy Louise Van Fleet was born 07/26/1929, died 05/7/1996. Inurnment in Section 3, Site 554 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VAN GUNDY, Charles Francis Van Gundy

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Mr. Charles Francis Van Gundy, age 82, has now graduated to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Mr. Van Gundy was

born Aug.6, 1924 and a native of Toledo, Ohio and had resided in Jacksonville since 1932. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy -

WW II. Mr. Van Gundy retired in 1989 as an Electrician with the I.B.E.W. # 177. He was active with the Boy Scouts and worked

his way through the ranks and attained the position of Regional Commander. Mr. Van Gundy was an active member of Oceanway

Assembly of God and was a member of the Prime Timers Group. Through the church, he participated in many mission trips,

continued his support to Missions and assisted in various duties. Survivors include his 4 children: Kathi Van Gundy Beck, Kenneth

(Sandra) Van Gundy, Edward (Linda) Van Gundy and Mary Van Gundy (Terry Starry); 1 sister: Eloise (Bob) Fooshee; 1 brother:

Melvin (Helen) Van Gundy, Sr.; 6 grandchildren: Misti (Micah) Strickland, Darin Van Gundy, Danielle Van Gundy, Eric Van Gundy,

Ryan (Colleen) Van Gundy & Amber Van Gundy; and 3 great grandchildren: Brendan, Morgan & Madison. A celebration of life

service will be at Oceanway Assembly of God. Peeples Family Funeral Homes, North Jacksonville Chapel, 2220 Soutel Drive. In

lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Oceanway Assembly of God Missions Program. Inurnment in

Section 4, Site 409 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAN HEUKELOM, Carole Elizabeth Combest-Van Heukelom

Carole Elizabeth Combest-Van Heukelom was born 02/04/1925, died 10/07/2010. Interred in Section C1C-4, Row C, Site 23 in

the Sarasota National Cemetery. Wife of Henry C Van Heukelom.

VAN HOOK, Adrian Van Hook Jr.

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Adrian Van Hook Jr., age 84, of Bradenton, formerly of Passaic County, NJ, died Sept. 13, 2009. Adrian was born Dec. 16, 1924.

A memorial service will be at The Shores, 1700 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Military Honors will be in Section 12, Site 552 at

Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 S.R. 72, Sarasota. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, is handling

arrangements. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Thelma of Bradenton; sons Timothy of Atherton, CA, Daniel of

Framingham, MA; a sister, Elaine De Leeuw of Mays Landing, NJ; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

VAN HORN, Albert Joseph Van Horn Sr.

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Albert Joseph Van Horn, Sr., died on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. He was born in Oakhurst, FL on January 15, 1923 and

spent most of his childhood in Lakeland, FL, where he met his wife, Nita Van Horn (Crews). He served in the Army during World

War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He worked for the Postal Service for over 30 years, beginning as mail clerk and

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progressing to supervisor at the King Street Operations Center. An early retirement allowed him to spend the end of his life

surrounded by family and his prized garden. A.J. is survived by Nita, his wife of 58 years; children- Lorraine Deley, Debby Van

Horn, and Joe Van Horn; grandchildren - Allison Baird, Heidi Bash, and Ryan Van Horn; and sisters - Alice Sharp and Helen

Baines. Inurnment in Section 7, Site 722 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAN HORN, Evelyn Juanita Van Horn

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crews&pid=132839071)

Evelyn Juanita "Nita" (Crews) Van Horn, age 82, passed away on September 13, 2009, at her home in Jacksonville with her loving

family beside her. Nita was born in Tampa, Florida on July 10, 1927, to her parents Ernest Edgar Crews and Nancy Lorene

(McLeod) Crews. She grew up in Lakeland, FL, where she met her husband, Albert Joseph Van Horn Sr. They were married on

October 29, 1945. They moved to Orange Park, FL, in the late 1940's when he was transferred to the area for his job as a

railway mail clerk. Shortly thereafter, they bought a home in the Southside area where they would settle. Nita was a

homemaker for the 58 years that they were married. She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren. She had much

talent in cooking and sewing. Memories of her great meals and loving creations will last through the years. She was predeceased

by her husband, A. J. Van Horn in 2003; and her brothers Harvey Crews and Cecil Crews. Nita is survived by her three children:

Lorraine Deley (Gerald) of Jacksonville, Deborah Van Horn-Tschannen (Pat) of Neptune Beach, and Joe Van Horn (Lyndean) of

Fort White; her three grandchildren: Allison and Jim Baird of Jacksonville, Heidi Bash (Rick) of Jacksonville, and Ryan Van Horn

of Fort White; her two great grandchildren Kimber and Seren Baird; and her sister and brother-in- law, Alice and Tommy

Sharp. Inurnment in Section 7, Site 722 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAN HORN, Kenneth Sterling Van Horn

Kenneth Sterling Van Horn was born 10/3/1937, died 04/17/2015. Inurnment in Section 18W, Row D, Site 20 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VAN HOUTEN, Francis Albert Van Houten

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Francis Albert Van Houten, age 82, of Sarasota, FL, died on May 16, 2013. He was born June 20, 1930. Beloved husband of 53

years to Patricia; devoted father of son, Johnathan (Melanie) of Sarasota and grandson, Benjamin. Interred in Section C1C-2,

Row C, Site 24 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VAN LUVEN, Kathleen Sue Van Luven

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Kathleen Sue Van Luven, age 59, of Parrish, formerly of Dayton, Ohio died April 9, 2012. There will be no services. Brown & Sons

Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Kathleen was born Nov. 9, 1952. Survivors include

her husband, Clifton Gene Van Luven Jr. of Parrish; daughter Erica S. of Parrish; sisters Jacklin Ealy of Crooksville, OH, and

Teresa Burgess of Portland, IN. Interred in Section C1C-1, Row D, Site 10 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VAN PELT, Jacob J. Van Pelt Jr.

Jacob J. Van Pelt Jr. was born 05/14/1923, died 09/30/2009. Inurnment in Section 3, Site 553 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VAN PERNIS, Gary Peter Van Pernis

Gary Peter Van Pernis was born 01/6/1942, died 02/9/2014. Inurnment in Section 8, Site 35 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VAN SAUN, David Van Saun

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Capt. David Van Saun (US Navy Ret.) passed away peacefully on November 17, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born

in Hackensack, NJ on November 17, 1945, raised in Long Beach, CA and graduated from UCLA. He married the love of his life

Doris on June 25, 1983 in San Diego, CA. David proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1968-1998. He was a highly

decorated career USN Surface Warfare Officer who served in Vietnam and on many other naval ships and also Commanding

Officer at the Mayport Naval Station. After retirement, Capt. Van Saun served as Joint Cross-Service Team Leader for the

2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. He also was a member of the Navy League, serving as President of the

Mayport Chapter and National Director. He enjoyed hiking, was a Republican and a pro-life advocate. Family members include his

wife of 30 years, Doris Carter Pace Van Saun; sons, Christopher A. Pace (Sarah), Brian S. Pace (Angelique) and Michael Van

Saun; daughter, Deborah Van Saun; brother, Walter Bud Van Saun (Dores); special niece, Linda Van Smaalen; sister-in-law,

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Brenda Carter; and 8 grandchildren; 1 grandniece; and 6 grandnephews. Predeceased by his father, Walter Van Saun; mother,

Harriett Elizabeth Betty Van Saun; and brother, Arthur Art Van Saun. Services will be private with interment in Section 7, Site

852 in Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of David Van Saun may be made to ALS Center at

Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224. Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home.

VAN SICKLE, Harold Lee Van Sickle

Harold Lee Van Sickle was born Aug. 6, 1922, died Aug. 28, 2009. Interred in Section 12, Site 571 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAN SLYKE, Curtis H. Van Slyke

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Curtis H. Van Slyke, age 83, of Port Charlotte, died April 17, 2010. Curtis was born Feb. 28, 1927. Services will be in Section 13,

Site 371 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Shirlee, of 62 years; a daughter, Elaine of Fowerville, MI;

sons Calvin of Port Charlotte and David of Winder, GA; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

VAN SLYKE, Shirlee C. Van Slyke

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slyke&pid=170904265&fhid=9084)

Shirlee Claire Van Slyke, age 85, of Port Charlotte, FL died April 25, 2014. She was born Feb. 16, 1929. Widow of Curtis H. Van

Slyke. Survivors include daughter Elaine Van Slyke of Port Charlotte, FL, sons Calvin of Port Charlotte, FL and David of Winder,

GA, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Section 13, Site 371 at Sarasota National Cemetery. A

Memorial Service will be at First Alliance Church 20444 Midway Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL. Ewing Funeral Home is in charge of

arrangements.

VAN TOL, Warren R. Van Tol

Warren R. Van Tol was born May 26, 1924, died Sept. 4, 2001. Interred in Section 12, Site 58 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAN TUBERGEN, Helen Rae Van Tubergen

Helen Rae Van Tubergen was born Feb. 6, 1925, died Feb. 28, 2014. Interred in Section 3, Site 55 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Martin A. Van Tubergen.

VAN TUBERGEN, Martin A. Van Tubergen

Martin A. Van Tubergen was born Aug. 23, 1920, died Aug. 13, 2014. Interred in Section 3, Site 55 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAN VLAENDEREN, Albert Bachus Van Vlaenderen

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Albert Bachus "Van" Van Vlaenderen, age 93, of Venice, FL, formerly of Saginaw, MI passed away peacefully Saturday, August

11, 2012 at his home in Venice. Van was born May 24, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY and moved shortly thereafter to Paterson, NJ. After

completing school he entered the Civilian Conservation Corps where he worked in the forestry and as Chief cook. He was

discharged in 1940, with Honors, to enlist in the United States Army. He served as an enlisted man until 1943 rising to the rank

of Sergeant when he was selected to attend Officers Candidate School. After being discharged from the enlisted services and

given a Commission as a Lieutenant he was sent to Fort Benning, GA to attend jump school and glider training. During this period

he met and courted Joan Weisenberger who was serving as an Officer in The Army Nurse Corps at Camp Ellis, IL. On November

6, 1943 in Chicago, IL he married the love of his life and lifelong partner. Shortly thereafter Van was designated for

assignment overseas with the Army Corps of Engineers as a Combat Engineer in the CBI (China-Burma-India) Zone of the Pacific

Theater of Operations. He served with distinction with this unit which was instrumental in building what is now famous as the

"Burma Road". In October 1945 Van was discharged from active duty and returned to his wife's home of record in Chesaning,

MI. Van, his wife Joan, and their infant daughter moved to Saginaw, MI where he worked in newspaper advertising for the

Saginaw News. Many of his account urged a smart young man like him to strike out on his own and after securing a small loan

from a local bank Van started an Interior Design Business which he named "The Fabric Room." After many successful years,

which included serving as President of the American Society of Interior Designers, Van started a new venture opening The

Carriage House Interiors, a large home furnishing and interior design firm. During these years as a self-made businessman in

Saginaw. Van was active in many Service Clubs and organizations including the Elks, The Serra Club, The Lions Club, The Knights

of Columbus, The Boy Scouts of America and Saint Stephen Catholic Church. He also served as a member of the Board of the

Saginaw Museum and was a member of the Saginaw Country Club. An avid skier, he could often be found in the evenings working

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as a volunteer ski patrolman at the local ski venue. Van's hobbies and interests were endless. He loved hunting and fishing and

would often leave in the middle of the night for a quick trip up to the AuSable River for some fly fishing. He enjoyed working on

and tinkering with most anything electrical or mechanical, music, opera and theatre where he belonged to the local "Pit and

Balcony" Playhouse and loved dancing with his bride. However, to Van, family always came first. In 1983 he and his wife Joan

retired to Venice, FL where they fulfilled a 20 some year dream to retire on the water in Florida. He enjoyed an active and long

retirement. An avid golfer he could often be found on the links or at one of the local driving ranges practicing or giving

instruction to a youngster he thought needed it! He belonged to both the Waterford and Mission Valley Country Clubs, and

continued his love of boating and of the theater as a member of the Venice (Little) Theater. Van is survived by his loving wife of

68 years, Joan, daughter Diane Kretschmer of Sequim, WA, son Jan (Diane McDonald) Van Vlaenderen of Mill Valley, CA, son

Randall (Karin Otterstrom) Van Vlaenderen of Sarasota, FL, and daughter Sandra (Stephen) Burdick of Sequim, WA. He was the

loving grandfather of six grandchildren, Matthew and Mark Kretschmer, Jena (Van Vlaenderen) DuPont, Adam Van Vlaenderen

and Andrew and Jordan Burdick, as well as five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Davis, and Cal Kretschmer and Lilian and Vada

DuPont. A Funeral Mass will be held at Epiphany Cathedral with inurnment in Section 6, Site 1165 at Sarasota National Cemetery

in a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TideWell Hospice, Inc. or the Salvation Army.

VAN WAGNER, Addison Van Wagner

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Addison Van Wagner, known as Van, of Venice, formerly of Miami and Hyde Park, NY, died Feb. 2, 2015, at Village on the Isle.

Burial will be in Section 12, Site 102 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Van was the devoted husband of Eleanor Shonter Van

Wagner for 65 years (deceased 2008). Survivors include their six children: James (Margaret Edison), John (Rebecca Bender),

Janice Norris, Joyce Peek (Tom), Julia Sherman (John), Jeanne Zimmermann (Keith); his sister, Ethelyn Blass of Hyde Park, 10

grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a beloved grandson,

Clayton Bender Van Wagner. Van was born Dec. 6, 1920 in Hyde Park, a descendant of the De Groff and Stoutenberg families.

He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, stationed on the NY docks. He fell in love with Navy WAVE Eleanor Shonter. They

married in 1943, and after the war moved to Miami, FL. They both attended the University of Miami on the GI bill, graduating in

1951, while raising their young family. Van worked 25 years for Aerodex, Inc., an aircraft engine overhaul facility. He began as a

stock clerk in the warehouse, worked his way up to purchasing agent, and finally planner for government contracts. He then

worked 7 years for Neff Machinery in Parts and Accounts Departments. Van kept his family entertained with his extraordinary

harmonica playing, colorful stories of his boyhood in Hyde Park, and his wonderfully droll sense of humor. He was an avid bicycle

rider around Venice. Van had a huge heart and kept an open door to his extended family, who adored him. Van and Eleanor

traveled extensively upon retirement and also took annual vacations in Blairsville, GA, with extended family. They moved to

Venice in 1990, living in Golden Beach. Van moved to Village on the Isle after Eleanor's death, and remained very active in that

community up until his death on Feb. 2. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

VAN WAGNER, Burton Clare Van Wagner

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Burton Clare Van Wagner, age 84, passed away May 18, 2012. Burton was born Apr. 24, 1928. Services by Quinn-Shalz, A Family

Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. Inurnment in Section 7, Site 711 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAN WAGNER, Eleanor G. Van Wagner

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wagner&pid=122206091)

Eleanor G. Shonter Van Wagner, age 86, Venice, formerly of Miami, died Dec. 28, 2008, at her home, surrounded by loving

family. Services will be at the Epiphany Cathedral Church, Venice. Burial will be in Section 12, Site 101 in Sarasota National

Cemetery. National Cremation Society and Memorial Center is handling the arrangements. She was a Venice resident since 1990.

Survivors include her devoted husband of 65 years, Addison; six children: James (Margaret) of Venice; John (Rebecca) of

Miami; Janice Norris of Blairsville, GA; Joyce (Tom) Peek of Port Charlotte; Julia (John) Sherman of Jasper, GA; and Jeanne

(Keith) Zimmermann of Walpole, NH; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard (Martha) Shonter of

Belleair; a sister, Louise (Arnold) Yorra of Marco Island; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a

cherished grandson, Clayton Bender Van Wagner. One of eight children of Cloyd and Elizabeth Shonter, Eleanor was born July

29, 1922 in Cumberland, MD, and moved to Miami as a child. A graduate of Miami Senior High School, she joined the U.S. Navy

WAVES in 1942 and was stationed at Roosevelt Field, Mineola, NY, where she met her future husband. After Naval service, she

graduated from the University of Miami and taught at Royal Palm and Colonial Drive Elementary Schools in Miami for 24 years.

Eleanor was a parishioner of Epiphany Cathedral, a Girl Scout leader, and a member of the Council of Catholic Women, American

Association of University Women, Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, and Golden Beach Association. She was an avid bridge player, a

fine cook, an active traveler and hiker, and she especially enjoyed annual family reunions in the north Georgia mountains, which

have been held for more than 50 years. She was a much beloved family matriarch whose recipes, traditions, and loving guidance

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will live on for generations. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TideWell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, 34238, or

All Faiths Food Bank, 717 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232.

VAN WAGNER, James Harland Van Wagner

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James Harland Van Wagner, 83 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 after a short illness. He was born

February 5, 1926 to Harvey and Bertha Van Wagner in Lake Worth, FL. Jim enlisted in the Navy on his 17th birthday and served

in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters aboard the USS Forster, USS ISM 448 and USS Holder DD819 during WWII. Jim

reached the rank of Quartermaster second class. After separation from the Navy he attended the University of Maryland on

the GI bill and received his BS degree in Engineering. He went to California to seek his fortune where he heard the grass was

greener. Jim worked for the Cities of Pomona, Riverside and Whittier as their manager of their municipal water departments

during the insuring years. In the 70's, he spent two years in the Philippines working for their government setting up municipal

water districts in Mindaneo. He retired in 1987 from the Valley County Water District in Baldwin Park, CA. Deciding it was time

to return to his roots he returned to Florida taking up residency in Punta Gorda in 1994 and enjoying traveling by car all over

the US, Canada and trips to the Orient as well enjoying his traveling on his boats. He was a member of the Punta Gorda Elks

Club. Jim will be greatly missed by his dear friend and companion, Sherri Schmid; nephew, Stephen Van Wagner of

Jeffersonville, IN; grandniece, Cynthia Brian of Old Fort, TN and other grandnieces and nephews. Inurnment will be in Section

12, Site 466 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VAN WINKLE, Floyd Jerred Van Winkle

Floyd Jerred Van Winkle was born May 5, 1923, died Mar. 11, 2016. Interred in Section 6, Site 126 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAN WINKLE, Marie Antoinette Van Winkle

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Marie Antoinette Van Winkle, age 88, of Bradenton, formerly of Hawthorne, NJ died May 17, 2011. She was born Nov. 16, 1922.

Services at Crosspointe Fellowship Church 8605 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th

Street Chapel, Bradenton in charge. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Jerred Van Winkle of Bradenton; daughters, Kathleen

Shafer of Anna Maria Island, Cynthia Brindley of Bradenton; a sister, Lorraine Guglielmo of North Haven, CT; ten grandchildren

and six great-grandchildren. Interred in Section 6, Site 126 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VANAGAS, Vytautas Vanagas

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Vytautas “Tony” Vanagas, age 88, of Englewood, FL, died on Jan. 2, 2010. Tony was born on Sept, 4, 1921 in Kaunas, Lithuania and

was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Sigrid Vanagas, of Englewood, FL; sons Edgar (Kristy)

Vanagas of Ellington, CT and Mark (Dot) Vanagas of Naples, FL; and 3 grandchildren. A service will be at Farley Funeral Home

Venice Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Section 13, Site 101 at Sarasota National Cemetery.

VANATTA, Vera M. Vanatta

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Vera M. Vanatta went to heaven on September 7, 2013. Vera was born Jan. 14, 1927. Vera and her husband managed a Pizza Hut

in Atlantic Beach for many years. She will be remembered as a very loving, kind, crafty, strong and caring wife, homemaker,

mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The crafts that she loved and made were shared with people throughout the

country. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Pauline Ide. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, William

Robert Vanatta Sr.; children, Richard Paul Buckler (Sharon); Bonnie Vanatta Wood (George) and William Robert Vanatta, Jr.;

three grandchildren, Jennifer Elizabeth Marner (Jeff); Randell John Buckler, and Anna Vanatta Young; and five great

grandchildren, Emily, Neela, Jillian, Kristen and Denton. She will be buried in Section 7, Site 689 in Jacksonville National

Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.

VANATTA, William Robert Vanatta Sr.

William Robert Vanatta Sr. was born 11/15/1933, died 10/26/2014. Inurnment in Section 7, Site 689 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VANBELLE, Ethel L. Vanbelle

Ethel L. Vanbelle was born July 24, 1922, died Aug. 23, 2008. Interred in Section 12, Site 271 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Julius D. Vanbelle.

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VANBELLE, Julius D. Vanbelle

Julius D. Vanbelle was born Nov. 28, 1919, died July 12, 2009. Interred in Section 12, Site 271 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VANBUSKIRK, David VanBuskirk

(Abstracted From several web sources)

David VanBuskirk, 36, a native Nevadan, passed away July 23, 2013. He was employed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police

Department and embodied every sense of the word hero. David was preceded in death by his father, Red; and brother, Michael.

David is survived by his loving wife, of 11 years, Adriana; his mother, Pat; sister, Jenny; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces

and nephews. David was employed by Metro since 1999 and joined the elite SAR Team in 2007. Within the Search and Rescue

Team, David provided support as a Mountain Rescue Team Leader, Tactical Emergency Medical Support Coordinator, Helicopter

Crew Chief and Tactical Medic for LVMPD SWAT. He saved many lives and took pride in being able to do so. He loved his family

and friends immensely. He had a fabulous sense of humor and showed love to everyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew

and loved him. David will always be remembered as a man of integrity, honesty and great courage. His life cannot be summed up

in a few lines, but will be forever missed by family and friends. David leaves many great memories to a family that loved him

dearly. He was the epitome of what a true husband, son, uncle and brother should be. Not a day will go by that we will not miss

his sense of humor and penchant for inserting a quick-witted comment at just the right moment. It is these memories of him

that we will cherish until we join him. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-noon Monday, July 29, with services following, both at both

at Central Christian Church, 1001 New Beginnings Drive. Burial

following, at Palm Valley View Memorial Park, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

VANCE, Byron Marshall Vance

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=byron-marshall-

vance&pid=177284648&fhid=24450)

Byron Marshall Vance, age 70, of Lake Park, GA passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born on

August 20, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late R. Barr Vance and Catherine B. Vance. Mr. Vance served as a volunteer lifeguard

at Jacksonville Beach and received a letter of accolade from President Richard Nixon for saving a life. He served in the U. S.

Army Special Forces, was a Vietnam veteran and retired as a Sergeant First Class in the U. S. Army Reserves. Mr. Vance was a

retired law enforcement correctional officer with the state of Florida. He was an actor in the Theatre Guild Valdosta and

volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Vance is survived by his wife, Nancy Redfern-Vance; daughter, A. Paige Vance Rogers

(Terry); two stepsons, Patrick Redfern (Jennifer) and William Redfern, III (Laura); eight grandchildren, Miles Rogers, Collier

Rogers, Hunter Redfern, Connor Redfern, Jennifer Redfern, Peggy Redfern, Taryn Hoadley, and Morgan Hoadley; mother-in-law,

Jeanne Lange, and a sister, Mary Winklejohn (Steve). Mr. Vance's memorial service will take place at the American Red Cross

Life Saving Station, Jacksonville Beach, FL followed by a burial in Section 8, Site 566 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Music Funeral Services/Azaela Crematory, Valdosta, is serving the Vance family.

VANCE, Charles Jefferson Vance Jr.

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=charles-vance&pid=161681562&fhid=11099)

Charles Jefferson Vance, Jr., age 88, a life-long resident of Jacksonville, FL, peacefully passed away into God's eternal care

surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born on May 6, 1924, a son to Charles J. Vance, Sr. and May

(Butler) Vance. Charles graduated from Robert E. Lee High School on June 5, 1942, and he then enlisted for service in the U.S.

Navy for World War II. He served in the Pacific Theatre as a Radioman 3rd Class, SV 6, on PT Boat 473 in the Mosquito

Squadron (RON 31). He was honorably discharged on February 23, 1946 and married Nelda Eugenia Putnal on November 22,

1947. After leaving the Navy, Charles joined his father at the Seaboard Railroad where he worked for 41 years. Charles is

survived by his beloved wife, Nelda; his one and only son, Charles J. Vance III and wife Linda and their two sons, David and his

wife Anna and Jason; his sister, June Castator and husband Donald; and his niece Nancy Mehner and nephew Vance Castator and

their families. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home on 4315 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Charles will be buried in Section 1,

Site 168 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made

to Make-A-Wish Foundation or Highlands Baptist Church in Charles' memory.

VANCE, John W Vance Jr.

John W Vance Jr. was born Sept. 9, 1921, died Sept. 4, 2011. Interred in Section 6, Site 365 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VANCE, Michael Fouts Vance

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Michael Fouts ”Mike” Vance was born Aug. 28, 1929 in Greenville, OH to Virginia and Ralph Vance. Mike died Sept. 6, 2013. When

Mike was 12, the family moved to Hamilton, OH, where he created and hosted a radio show on WMOH called "Teen Talk". Mike

initially attended Ohio Wesleyan University, and became a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. During this time, Mike

joined the 37th Division of the Ohio National Guard. In 1951 Mike was ordered to Korea, where he served on the front lines and

was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge. While there, Mike helped start an orphanage for the hundreds of displaced

children. When Mike returned from the war, he became a youth minister at the First Community Church of Columbus, Ohio,

while continuing his education at Ohio State University. After graduating, Mike accepted the position of youth minister at the

First Congregational Church of Los Angeles and in 1959 moved to California. While in Los Angeles, Mike created and hosted the

T.V. show, "Men at the Top". He was then hired by Walt Disney, where he eventually became the Dean of Disney University.

After Walt Disney died in 1966, Mike started speaking across the nation on Creative Thinking. He was named by "USA TODAY"

as one of the five most requested speakers in the country. Mike spoke to and consulted with hundreds of corporations, most

notably working with Steve Jobs from the beginning of Apple Computer, where Mike helped create the Apple company culture -

"Apple Values". In 1990, Mike and his business partner, Diane Deacon, started the "Creative Thinking Association of America".

Together they wrote five books, including the popular "Think Out of the Box". In 1992, his picture and biography were included

in the book authored by Val J. Halamandaris, "Faces of Caring, A Search for the 100 Most Caring People in History". On

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 there was a private burial for Mike Vance with full Military Honors in Section 7, Site 997 at

the Sarasota National Cemetery. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Heron Club of Prestancia, Sarasota

Memorial Hospital and Tidewell Hospice, for all the loving care they gave Mike over the years. Survivors in Sarasota, son Mark

Vance, granddaughter Chelsea Vance, sister Cynthia Vance Titus, nephew Edward Titus III. In Los Angeles, daughter Vanessa

Vance, son John Vance, granddaughters Lauren and Kate Vance. In Columbus, Ohio niece Marilyn O'Keeffe (Rich), Nnephews

Harold Hays and Gary Hays (Christina).

VANCIL, John Clifford Vancil

John Clifford Vancil was born Apr. 18, 1958, died Sept. 5, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 1136 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VANCOONIS, Victor Barthum Vancoonis

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=victor-b-vancoonis&pid=113951230)

Victor Barthum VanCoonis died 07/17/2008. Victor was born 09/17/1956. J. E. Fralin & Sons Funeral & Cremation. Inurnment in

Section 7, Site 297 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VANCORE, George V. Vancore

George V. Vancore was born 04/1/1924, died 02/9/2004. Inurnment in Section 1, Site 266 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VANDEGRIFT, Paul T. Vandegrift

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=paul-thomas-vandegrift-

swabbie&pid=135783546)

Paul Thomas 'Swabbie' VanDegrift was hit and killed on November 4, 2009, on his motorcycle. A free spirit whose heart

touched the lives of all he came into contact with. Born in Dayton, OH on September 6, 1955, he came to live in Florida after

joining the Navy in May 1983. Retiring as a decorated war veteran, his service continued in his community with various bike runs

and fundraisers to help those in need. He is survived by his parents, Jack and Maryellen VanDegrift; his brothers, Stephen and

David; his sisters, Madonna Clendering; his sons, Chris and Jeff; his daughter, Sebrina Defauw; his grandchildren, Julia, Valerey,

Thomas, MacKenzee, Ian, Raevyn, and Aidyn. Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL.

Funeral services will be in Section 2, Site 752 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL. Flowers and donations may be

sent to the funeral home.

VANDEMHEEDE, Gregory James VandenHeede

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=gregory-j-

vandenheede&pid=143735638&fhid=9074)

Gregory James VandenHeede, age 47, of Venice, formerly of Marshall, MI, died June 18, 2010. He was born Aug. 26, 1962. A

celebration of life will be at Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. Inurnment will be in Section 13, Site 662 in Sarasota National

Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin VandenHeede. Greg is survived by his life partner, Sandy Tudor;

their daughters, Sheila, Aleah and Tana; his mother, Jane VandenHeede; an aunt, Anna Rose; and a half brother, George

VandenHeede Jr. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Greg was also a trainer and service technician for Jimco Maintenance

Inc. in Venice for 16 years. He loved to cook and was known to prepare all of the holiday meals. He also loved to play golf. His

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daughters brought out the best of the child in him. In lieu of flowers, a memorial account has been established in the name of

Sandy Tudor at Sun Trust Bank, 200 Nokomis Ave. South, Venice, FL 34285.

VANDERFORD, Millard H. Vanderford

Millard H. Vanderford was born Sept. 23, 1928, died Feb. 26, 2012. Interred in Section 6, Site 565 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VANDERVALK, Roland VandervValk

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=roland-

vandervalk&pid=175389783&fhid=8482)

Ronald VanderValk loving husband of Jeanne VanderValk, devoted father of Patricia, James and Steve VanderValk, departed on

July 27, 2015 to be in the arms of our loving Father. Roland was born Mar. 5, 1933. He was a devoted Christian and member of

the Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Gulf Gate Chapel is entrusted with the

arrangements. A Funeral Service will be at The Church of the Palms. Burial will be in Section 5, Site 856 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VANDEVELDE, Alfons Vandevelde

Alfons Vandevelde was born June 17, 1917, died Dec. 29, 2013. Interred in Section 6, Site 143 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VANGILDER, Ralph Gerald Vangilder

Ralph Gerald Vangilder was born 02/16/1932, died 05/6/2012. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 791 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VANKIRK, Theodore VanKirk

(Abstracted from information found on several internet websites)

ATLANTA — The last surviving member of the crew that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, hastening the end of World

War II and forcing the world into the atomic age, has died in Georgia. Theodore VanKirk, also known as "Dutch," died Monday,

July 28, 2014 of natural causes at the retirement home where he lived in Stone Mountain, Georgia, his son Tom VanKirk said. He

was 93. VanKirk flew nearly 60 bombing missions, but it was a single mission in the Pacific that secured him a place in history. He

was 24 years old when he served as navigator on the Enola Gay, the B-29 Superfortress that dropped the first atomic bomb

deployed in wartime over the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. He was teamed with pilot Paul Tibbets and bombardier

Tom Ferebee in Tibbets' fledgling 509th Composite Bomb Group for Special Mission No. 13. The mission went perfectly, VanKirk

told The Associated Press in a 2005 interview. He guided the bomber through the night sky, just 15 seconds behind schedule,

he said. As the 9,000-pound bomb nicknamed "Little Boy" fell toward the sleeping city, he and his crewmates hoped to escape

with their lives. They didn't know whether the bomb would actually work and, if it did, whether its shockwaves would rip their

plane to shreds. They counted — one thousand one, one thousand two — reaching the 43 seconds they'd been told it would take

for detonation and heard nothing. "I think everybody in the plane concluded it was a dud. It seemed a lot longer than 43

seconds," VanKirk recalled. Then came a bright flash. Then a shockwave. Then another shockwave. The blast and its

aftereffects killed 140,000 in Hiroshima. Three days after Hiroshima, a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. The

blast and its aftermath claimed 80,000 lives. Six days after the Nagasaki bombing, Japan surrendered. Whether the United

States should have used the atomic bomb has been debated endlessly. VanKirk told the AP he thought it was necessary because

it shortened the war and eliminated the need for an Allied land invasion that could have cost more lives on both sides. "I

honestly believe the use of the atomic bomb saved lives in the long run. There were a lot of lives saved. Most of the lives saved

were Japanese," VanKirk said. But it also made him wary of war. "The whole World War II experience shows that wars don't

settle anything. And atomic weapons don't settle anything," he said. "I personally think there shouldn't be any atomic bombs in

the world — I'd like to see them all abolished. "But if anyone has one," he added, "I want to have one more than my enemy."

VanKirk stayed on with the military for a year after the war ended. Then he went to school, earned degrees in chemical

engineering and signed on with DuPont, where he stayed until he retired in 1985. He later moved from California to the Atlanta

area to be near his daughter. Like many World War II veterans, VanKirk didn't talk much about his service until much later in

his life when he spoke to school groups, his son said. "I didn't even find out that he was on that mission until I was 10 years old

and read some old news clippings in my grandmother's attic," Tom VanKirk told the AP in a phone interview Tuesday. Instead, he

and his three siblings treasured a wonderful father, who was a great mentor and remained active and "sharp as a tack" until the

end of his life. "I know he was recognized as a war hero, but we just knew him as a great father," Tom VanKirk said. VanKirk's

military career was chronicled in a 2012 book, "My True Course," by Suzanne Dietz. VanKirk was energetic, very bright and had a

terrific sense of humor, Dietz recalled Tuesday. Interviewing VanKirk for the book, she said, "was like sitting with your father

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at the kitchen table listening to him tell stories." A funeral service was scheduled for VanKirk on Aug. 5 in his hometown of

Northumberland, Pennsylvania. He will be buried in Northumberland next to his wife, who died in 1975. The burial will be private.

VANLANDINGHAM, Larry Earl Vanlandingham

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=larry-

vanlandingham&pid=167406408&fhid=12940)

Larry Earl Vanlandingham, age 61, passed away on Sept. 28, 2013. Larry was born Nov. 5, 1951. Arrangements by Eternity

Funeral Homes Jacksonville (904) 348-5579. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 1860 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VANN, Benjamin Oral Vann

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-vann&pid=169908730&fhid=12940)

Benjamin Oral Vann, age 52, passed away on Feb. 21, 2014. He was born Aug. 9, 1961. Arrangements by Eternity Funeral Homes

Jacksonville (904) 348-5579. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 1899 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VANN, Schumeka Nicole Vann

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=schumeka-vann&pid=125173752)

Schumeka Nicole Vann was born 11/9/1976, died 03/12/2009. Funeral services for Ms. Vann will be at Weston's Mortuary, 3027

Myrtle Ave.. Ms. Vann is survived by her parents Billy and Essie Hiner; brothers, Christopher, James Carswell of Ft. Walton

Beach, FL, sisters, Joyce Willis (Tim), Betty Shaw of Houston TX and a host of other relatives. Memorialization by Cremation.

Inurnment in Section 3, Site 194 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VANN, Thomas Leo Vann

Thomas Leo Vann was born 02/5/1944, died 01/20/2012. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 79 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VANORE, Lawrence Vanore

Lawrence Vanore was born Sept. 25, 1933, died June 14, 2008. Interred in Section 12, Site 345 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VANSETERS, Alfred Vanseters

Alfred Vanseters was born 08/20/1938, died 02/21/2016. Inurnment in Section 8, Site 568 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VANSTEENBURGH, Thomas Martin VanSteenburgh

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/thomas-vansteenburgh-obituary?pid=131003554)

Thomas Martin VanSteenburgh, age 61, of Englewood, formerly of Kingston, NY, died July 2, 2009. He was born June 25, 1948.

Services will be in Section 12, Site 256 at Sarasota National Cemetery with full military honors. Lemon Bay Funeral Home,

Venice Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

VANT, Lembit Vant

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=lembit-vant&pid=158094019)

Lembit Vant, age 70, passed away, Friday, 06/15/2012. Lembit was born 08/28/1941 in Saaremaa, Estonia. His family left to go

to Sweden after WWII as the Soviet Union took control of Estonia. Lembit then moved to New York with his brother to start a

successful painting business, and later moved to Jacksonville were he was a member of Midnight Cry Ministries for 15 years.

Lembit was also an Army Veteran having served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his four siblings,

Robert, Ella, Christina and Anna. Lembit had a very good heart, was a hard worker and loved the Lord. Funeral services will be at

Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. (781-4314) followed by interment in Section 9, Site 582 in Jacksonville National

Cemetery with US Army Honors.

VARADIAN, Carl Varadian

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=carl-varadian&pid=143412708)

Carl Varadian, age 79, of Bradenton, formerly of Pinellas County, died June 4, 2010. Carl was born June 19, 1930. Private family

committal services will be in Section 13, Site 509 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Shannon Funeral Home, Town Chapel, in

Bradenton is handling arrangements. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Ida; sons Mark of Olympia, WA, and David of

Garden City, MI; brother Jack Vahradian of Mission Viejo, CA; and two grandsons.

NOTE: His obituary says he died on June 4, 2010 but his cemetery records say he died on June 5, 2010.

VARDAKIS, William Vardakis

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William Vardakis was born 08/5/1934, died 09/12/2009. Inurnment in Section 19W, Row A, Site 5 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VARELAS, Melanie J. Varelas

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=melanie-jeanette-

varelas&pid=173631479&fhid=14063)

Melanie Jeanette Varelas passed away peacefully December 24, 2014. She was born January 10, 1936 in Saigon, Vietnam and

was a longtime resident of Orange Park, FL. She graduated from the prestigious Marie Curie Lycee, where she was a decorated,

competitive breaststroke swimmer. While in Vietnam, she was employed as the Administrative Manager of the State

Department Aid to International Development. She moved to the United States in 1969, and she spent her entire career with

Aetna Insurance Company, until her retirement in 1996. Melanie was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, who

devoted her life to her family. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Constantine Varelas, son, Peter Varelas (Dana) of

Middleburg, daughter, Nicole Varelas Ninesling (Olin Cannon) of Jacksonville, three grandsons (Dino Varelas, Hayden Ninesling,

and Blake Ninesling), who were the center of her world, two brothers, Troung Thi Houng of Saigon, and Tran Nam of Garland,

TX, and an extended family, who loved her very much. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing and loving her.

Funeral services will be at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church followed immediately by a burial in Section 11, Site 825

at the Jacksonville National Cemetery; 4083 Lannie Road; Jacksonville, FL 32218. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be

made in Melanie's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Tribute number 20577380; P.O. Box 1000; Department 142;

Memphis, TN 38148 or Haven Hospice; 741 Blanding Boulevard; Orange Park, FL 32073. Hardage-Giddens, Oaklawn Chapel, 4801

San Jose Boulevard is serving the family.

VARGAS, Justino T. Vargas

Justino T. Vargas was born 09/12/1946, died 12/3/2014. Inurnment in Section 1, Site 229 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VARGAS, Ronald Joseph Vargas

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary-

search.aspx?daterange=99999&firstname=%20Ronald&lastname=Vargas&countryid=1&stateid=12&affiliateid=142)

Ronald Joseph Vargas, age 68, of Callahan, passed away on 09/05/2011. Ronald was born 05/23/1943. Arrangements by Callahan

Funeral Home, Inc. (904)879-2336. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 429 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VARNADO, William Frank Varnado Jr.

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=william-frank-

varnado&pid=171005138&fhid=14063)

Mr. William Frank Varnado, Jr. passed away suddenly May 9, 2014, in Jacksonville. He was born June 21, 1953 He was a

carpenter by trade and will be remembered as a very hard worker. Frank is survived by his wife of 33 years and the love of his

life, Patricia. He leaves behind two children and their spouses Layla Varnado (David) Smith of Picayune, MS and his son William

Frank (Jennifer) Varnado III of Jacksonville. He will forever be missed by his six granddaughters; Brittany, Emma, Rebekah,

Amelia, Lily, and Lauren. He is survived by his mother Mary Hart Varnado of Picayune, MS; his sisters: Belinda Beech, Marsha

Cook, and Patty Jo Blocker. Mr. Varando was preceded in death by his father, William Frank Varnado, Sr., and nephew, Mark

Mitchell. His funeral will be at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel. He will be buried in Section 11, Site 148 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery following the service.

VARNADORE, Robert Guy Varnadore

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Robert Guy Varnadore, age 74, died Friday, April 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He July 14, 1934 and was a native of Lake

Worth, FL and had in Jacksonville since 1946. Mr. Varnadore was a Veteran of U.S. Navy - Korean Conflict, life member of the

D.A.V. # 26 and a member of the former Springfield Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elbert Guy &

Doris Lee Walker Varnadore and is survived by 2 half-sisters: Martha (Buddy) O'Quinn and Patricia (John) Inman; 2 half-

brothers: Roger (Terri) Varnadore and Lee (Gail) Varnadore; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral

services with Military Honors will be in Section 2, Site 101 at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to

North Jacksonville Church of God Building Fund, 7600 Kenya Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32208 in his memory. Peeples Family

Funeral Homes, North Jacksonville Chapel is serving the Varnadore Family.

VARNELL, William Edward Varnell

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William Edward Varnell, age 83, of Lakewood Ranch died Mar. 22, 2012. He was born Oct. 9, 1928. Inurnment of cremated

remains will be in Section 6, Site 762 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Julia; son William Tandy;

daughter Amy Christine Goodman; and five grandchildren.

VARNER, Byron Davis Varner

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Byron Davis Varner, age 83, Sarasota, died Nov. 17, 2006. He was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Buhl, ID, and came to Sarasota in

2002 from The Woodlands, TX. He operated a real estate firm in Lakeway, TX, and published newsletters for military

organizations. He retired in 1968 as a commander after serving in the Navy since 1942. He was a Christian Scientist and a

member of Sarasota Golden Pelicans. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Bonnie; a daughter, Vickie Johnson of Sarasota;

sons Roy of Tampa and Gary of The Woodlands; and five grandchildren. Services will be private in Section 12, Site 453 in the

Sarasota National Cemetery. National Cremation Society, Sarasota chapter, handled arrangements.

VARNERIN, Claire Marie Varnerin

Claire Marie Varnerin was born Aug. 9, 1955, died Nov. 13, 2015. Interred in Section 5, Site 1040 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAROS, Joseph Edward Varos Sr.

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Joseph Edward Varos Sr., age 94, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Sarver, PA, died on April 8, 2014. He was born Dec. 14, 1919.

Funeral arrangements by Neptune Society. Interred in Section C1C-6, Row D, Site 11 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VARS, Arthur John Vars Sr.

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=arthur-john-vars&pid=133446892)

Arthur John Vars Sr., age 84, of Venice died Sept. 22, 2009. He was born July 14, 1925. Services will be at Calvary Bible

Church. Military honors to follow in Section 8, Site 14 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly

12 years, Priscilla Dearborn of Venice; son James of Colchester, CT; daughters Carole St. John and Bonnie Giese, both of

Oakdale, CT; sisters Agnes Richard of Preston, CT, Rose Hofer of Leesburg and Doris Fries of Victorville, CA; 10 grandchildren;

and 23 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Baptist Bible Academy, Art Vars Scholarship Fund,

1144 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385.

VARS, Priscilla Dearborn Vars

Priscilla Dearborn Vars was born Mar. 29, 1925, died Oct. 3, 2014. Interred in Section 8, Site 14 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Widow of Arthur John Vars Sr.

VASCO, Victor Thelmon Vasco

Victor Thelmon Vasco was born 06/29/1929, died 01/25/2016. Inurnment in Section 21W, Row D, Site 16 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VASILOFF, Patricia Ann Vasiloff

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-quint-vasiloff&pid=106074151)

Patricia Ann Quint Vasiloff died March 19, 2008 and is now in the presence of her loving Lord and Savior. She was born in

Clayton, MO on January 30, 1955, to the late Edward J. Quint and Joanne Liberty Quint. She lived with her family in Dallas, TX;

Syosset, Long Island; El Paso, TX; and has resided in Jacksonville, FL since 1969. She graduated from Terry Parker High School

and FCCJ College of Medical Technology, and was currently a district manager for MidAmerica Properties. She was the dearest

wife to Michael Alexander Vasiloff, a loving mother to her children; Lisa Newkirk (Brett), Elena Gilmore (Curtis), Krista Wick

(Daniel), and a grandmother to the joy of her life, her granddaughter, Riley Ann Newkirk. Her journey is also celebrated by her

mother, Joanne Liberty-Hoge; step-father, Fred Hoge; brother, William Quint; sisters, Jean Marie Depoli, whose kidney gave

Tricia new life, Julie Alen and Sandra Rodgers; also many nieces and nephews whom she inspired. There is no one to replace this

gracious, talented and godly woman. She leaves a legacy of courage and hope. Our family is most grateful to the compassionate

professional staff at the Kidney Transplant Unit of Shands Hospital. A celebration of her life will take place at Crossroad

Methodist Church, Gate Parkway. Contributions in her honor can be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. Inurnment in

Section 3, Site 137 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VASSAR, Michael Allen Vassar

Michael Allen Vassar was born Mar. 4, 1947, died Jan. 24, 2012. Interred in Section 6, Site 884 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

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VAUGHAN, Amos Elden Vaughan

Amos Elden Vaughan was born May 23, 1919, died Dec. 22, 2010. Interred in Section 12, Site 917 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAUGHAN, Naomi E. Vaughan

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Naomi Eleanor Vaughan, age 86, Sarasota, formerly of Two Harbors, Minn., died June 16, 2008. Naomi was born Jan. 4, 1922.

Services will be private at a later date. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes Colonial Chapel handled arrangements. Survivors include

her husband, Amos Elden Vaughan; daughter, Vicki (Steven) Orr of Sarasota; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by a son, James Vaughan; and grandson, Rainer Willis. Interred in Section 12, Site 917 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VAUGHAN, William Porter Vaughan

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William Porter Vaughan, age 88, of Bradenton died March 25, 2009. A celebration of life will be at Toale Brothers Funeral

Homes, Bradenton Chapel. Inurnment with military honors will be in Section 12, Site 791 at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a sister, Faye Maxwell; sons Bill, Dennis and Rick; a daughter, Linda Stanley; nine

grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was born July 23, 1920, in Crestview, FL.

He retired from the Marine Corps as a lieutenant colonel in 1965, at which time he and his family moved to Bradenton. He was a

purchasing agent at Borden Chemical for 17 years, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed growing orchids, bowling, fishing, traveling, and

quality time with his children and grandchildren.

VAUGHN, Joseph Aaron Vaughn

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-vaughn&pid=165725780&fhid=12940)

Joseph Vaughn, age 53, passed away on June 29, 2013. Joseph was born Sept. 19, 1959. Arrangements are under the direction

and care of Eternity Funeral Homes Nassau (904) 261-2700 & Jacksonville (904) 348-5579. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 1493

in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAUGHN, Renilda G. Vaughn

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=renilda-g-vaughn&pid=142462693)

Renilda G. Vaughn, age 87, passed away April 29, 2010. Renilda was born June 26, 1922. Widow of Robert E Vaughn. Hardage-

Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, Orange Park, FL. Inurnment in Section 2, Site 394 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAUGHN, Robert E. Vaughn

Robert E. Vaughn was born 04/7/1922, died 12/16/2004. Inurnment in Section 2, Site 394 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VAUGHN, Roger Terry Vaughn

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Roger T Vaughn, age 75, passed away on July 8, 2014. He was born Dec. 9, 1938 in Dodge County, GA and is preceded in death by

his parents: Walter and Thelma Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn proudly served in the US Navy with 21 years of dedicated service. After his

retirement in the Navy he retired from the US Postal Service. Mr. Vaughn is survived by his loving wife, Mabel Vaughn; 3 sons:

Roger Terry Vaughn Jr. (Marie), Travis Vaughn and Joshua Vaughn (Kathy); daughter, Kim Escolano; sister, Sharon Gilbert

(Jimmy); 6 grandchildren: Andrew, Holly, Nick, Daniel, Zack and Lacey; and 1 great granddaughter, Kylie. Memorial Services will

be at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073 Family request no flowers and

donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in the name of Roger Vaughn. Inurnment in Section 14W, Row D, Site 22 in the

Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAUGHN, Rosemary Vaughn

Rosemary Vaughn was born 10/29/1930, died 04/5/2013. Wife of Joseph Andrew Vaughn. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 1220 in

the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAUGHT, Dennis Robert Vaught

Dennis Robert Vaught was born Dec. 26, 1943, died May 17, 2015. Interred in Section C1C-8, Row B, Site 19 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

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VAUGHT, Margaret Bernice Vaught

Margaret Bernice Vaught was born Dec. 9, 1924, died Oct. 19, 2011. Interred in Section 6, Site 493 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VAUGHT, Shelton Eugene Vaught

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=shelton-vaught&pid=154211919)

Shelton Eugene Vaught was born 08/13/1948, died 10/12/2011. Graveside Services for Shelton Eugene Vaught, age 63, will be in

Section 9, Site 637 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd. His survivors are wife, Betty Vaught; children, Jason,

Devin, Shane, Dextricia, Tammy and Alicia; and a host of other relatives. Arrangements entrusted to Harris Mortuary, 2261

Edison Avenue (904) 598-9808.

VAVRINA, James Martin Vavrina

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tampabaytimes/obituary.aspx?n=james-martin-vavrina&pid=124721445)

James Martin Vavrina, age 57, of Sun City Center, FL, died on Feb. 20, 2009, at Tampa General Hospital. Jim was born Dec. 11,

1951 and is survived by his wife, Brenda; mother-in-law, Barbara Bullard; step-daughter and her husband, Heather and Tom

Clary; sister, Marilyn Zabinski; son, Timothy; daughter, Stephanie; several grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Jim received

an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army and retired from the Department of Defense as a Computer Network Security

Specialist. After 9/11, he worked around the clock, and was responsible for getting the computers up and running in the

Pentagon. In May 2007, Jim and his wife moved to Sun City Center, where he served as president of the Amateur Radio Club

and was on the board of directors for the Arbor Glen Homeowners Who's Who Worldwide in the 1992/93 platinum edition of

the Who's Who registry. He will be remembered as a brave sweet soul with a generous heart who loved life. The memorial

service will take place at the Sun City Center Funeral Home. The interment will be in Section 12, Site 475 at the Sarasota

National Cemetery with military honors.

VAZQUEZ, Angela Vazquez

Angela Vazquez was born Jan. 27, 1943, died Dec. 9, 2010. Interred in Section 8, Site 837 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

Wife of Felix Vazquez.

VAZQUES, Bernardino Rodriguez Vazquez

Bernardino Rodriguez Vazquez was born Aug. 20, 1923, died May 14, 2011. Interred in Section 8, Site 981 of the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VAZQUEZ, Hector Manuel Vazquez

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=hector-manuel-vazquez&pid=149218251)

Hector Manuel Vazquez, age 76, born April 6, 1934 in Corozal, Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 in Orange

Park, FL. Hector is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Tina; 9 children, Hector, Maria, Estela, Christina, Ivan (deceased),

Milagros, Orlando, Eduardo, Gabriel and their spouses; 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He honorably served 23

years in the US Army retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. He enjoyed his active membership in Sacred Heart Catholic Church

and playing golf and dominos with his dear friends. Prayer Service at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding

Blvd., Orange Park, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL.

Interment will follow in Section 2, Site 1095 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VAZQUEZ, Jerome Ludwig Vazquez

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tampabaytimes/obituary.aspx?n=jerome-ludwig-

vazquez&pid=173941145&fhid=7782)

Jerome Ludwig Vazquez, age 77, of St. Pete Beach, passed away Jan. 20, 2015. Jerome was born June 9, 1937. Funeral services

at David C. Gross Funeral Home in St. Petersburg. Burial will follow in Section 5, Site 594 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VEAL, Lonnie Gerald Veal

Lonnie Gerald Veal was born 06/16/1938, died 06/17/2014. Inurnment in Section 8, Site 97 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VEALE, Alice E. Veale

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=alice-veale&pid=163878737&fhid=5946)

Alice Elizabeth Veale was called home to God on March 23, 2013 at the age of 88. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister and

daughter to her family. Born in Roosevelt, NY on June 27, 1924 to John and Alice Daly, she was one of seven children and grew

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up in Long Island, NY and Douglas, GA. She was one of the Greatest Generation as a WWII war time bride to Ernest Albert

Veale, Jr., loving and caring for him for more than 69 years of marriage. Together they raised seven children with 8

grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Before settling in Jacksonville, they lived in Denville, NJ; Jupiter, FL; Charleston, SC;

New Orleans, LA; Lakeland, FL; Vero Beach, FL and Ocala, FL. Alice was a loving and caring wife to her husband, a wonderful

mother to her children, and was an ideal example of a good, kind, and compassionate soul. She is mourned by a large family

including her children Ernest, Nancy, Lori, Patrick, Paul, and her brother John Daly. She is preceded in passing by husband

Ernest, sons John and David, siblings Lillian, Edward, Marion, Margaret, and Helen. A Memorial Service will be at Hardage-

Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. (904) 288-0025. Inurnment in Section 7, Site

853 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VEALE, Ernest Albert Veale Jr.

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=ernest-veale&pid=161292417&fhid=5946)

Ernest Albert Veale, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL passed away on November 16, 2012 in peace surrounded by his family. Born Jan. 29,

1922. and a native of Easton, PA, he was a WWII veteran serving as a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. army in the European Theater

and fought in the battles of Normandy, France, Black Forest, Rhine Crossing, and the Bulge. Veale made his career in

aeronautics beginning at Reaction Motors, a division of Thiokol, in Denville, NJ which developed rocket engines for the X-15. He

later worked at Pratt & Whitney in Palm Beach, FL; Avco Lycoming in Charleston, SC; Bell Aerospace in New Orleans, LA; and

Piper Aircraft in Lakeland and Vero Beach, FL, all manufacturers of turbofan jet engines and pressurized light aircraft. Ernie is

survived by his wife of 69 years, Alice Elizabeth Daly Veale. Together, they raised 7 children, Ernest, John, Nancy, Lori, David,

Patrick, and Paul. Grandchildren include Eric, Becky, Adam, Alex, Cara, Cameron, Suzanne, Mackenzie and great grandchild,

Trent. Service with military honor guard will be held in Section 7, Site 853 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd,

32218. Arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. (904)

288-0025.

VEAZEY, Susan Jennifer Veazey

Susan Jennifer Veazey was born Feb. 11, 1944, died Mar. 21, 1999. Interred in Section 3, Site 664 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Wesley Morris Veazey.

VEAZEY, Wesley Morris Veazey

Wesley Morris Veazey was born Apr. 5, 1938, died Dec. 22, 2014. Interred in Section 3, Site 664 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VEES, Calvin Adolph Vees

(Abstracted from Abstracted from information received from June Spear, 24 August 2019)

The world lost a beautiful smile on August 20, 2019, when our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,

Calvin Adolph Vees, was called home to God after a brief but valiant fight with lung cancer. Papa Calvin, as he was known by

many, was born on December 11, 1931, in Hackensack, NJ, to Adolph and Anna Vees. From high school, he entered the U.S. Navy,

where he served in Operation Blue Jay during his time aboard the USS Deuel and earned the National Defense Service Medal

and the Navy Occupation Service Medal before he was honorably discharged on December 20, 1955. Calvin was working for

Bellow’s TV and Appliances in Orlando, Florida, when fate led him to a blind date with Eleanor Tanner. Ellie had waited her whole

life for a knight on a white horse, and Calvin was just that. They married September 12, 1980, and were inseparable for 39

years. Strangers often commented on the way that Calvin tended to Ellie and how he made sure her every need and wish was

fulfilled. They made it look easy. Calvin retired from his post as President and COO of Jacksonville’s Transcor, Inc. and the

military transportation support industry in 2004 after 24 years. He and Ellie were able to travel the world together, but he was

also happy to be at home doting on Ellie and the little dogs they adored, Bonnie and Caroline, out for a meal that would surely

end with ice cream, or with their Sunday School classmates from Deermeadows Baptist Church. Between the two of them, Calvin

and Ellie created an expansive family, and yet he made sure every member felt important and loved. He was there for births and

birthdays, recitals and graduations, Christmases and Easters, with seemingly boundless energy and interest. He is survived by

his wife, Ellie; sons, Gregory A. and Paul R. Vees (Lisa); and stepdaughters, Johnnie Breed and Nancy Slater (Jim). He leaves 12

grandchildren: Michael and Terry Cordell (Lori), Allison Slater Tate (Trey), Scott Slater (Stacy), Christin Couick (Noah), Kayla

Dawkins (Tony), Paul R. Vees, Jr. (Morgan), and Brandon, Cortnie, and Bailey Vees, Kaitlyn Siddons (Trae), and Gregory A. Vees,

Jr. He will also be remembered with love by his many great-grandchildren: Izzac and Casey Cordell, Morgan, Gabriel, Addison,

and Ellie Jane Slater, Mason, Charlie, Ben, and Lucy Tate, Kendall Vees, Anthony and Kian Dawkins, Eliana Couick, and Hallie

Vees. How lucky we were to have a Papa Calvin who never made us feel like a burden or an imposition and was always proud of us,

no matter what. He has left an empty chair that can never be filled. We will miss him forever. A Funeral Service will be at Ponte

Vedra Valley, 4750 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

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VEGA, Linda G. Vega

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=linda-gail-vega&pid=176320030&fhid=12941)

Linda Gail Vega, age 63, passed away, Friday, October 30, 2015. Linda was born Nov. 2, 1951 and was a native and a lifelong

resident of Jacksonville, FL and she was a former Loan Officer for First Union Bank. She is survived by her husband of 32

years, Jesus Vega, her daughters, Donna G. Seemann, and Dalilah G. Vega, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral

services will be at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL (904)781-4314 followed by interment in Section

11, Site 1804 in Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VEGA, Rosa Vega

Rosa Vega was born 05/4/1921, died 04/12/2009. Wife of Jose Crespo Vega. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 159 in the

Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VEILLEUX, Roger L. Veilleux

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=roger-l-

veilleux&pid=173724574&fhid=8482)

Roger L. Veilleux, age 88, of Sarasota, passed away on January 1, 2015. Born Dec. 30, 1926 in Saint-Georges deBeauce, Quebec,

Canada, he moved to the area from Lewiston, ME in 1992. He was the owner of Roger's Awning Co. in Newington, CT from 1966-

1987. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and VFW Post # 3233.

He is survived by his wife, Aurela; two daughters, Jane V. Blanchard (Dennis) and Doris V. Rosa; three grandchildren and one

great grandson. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Gulf Gate Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. A Funeral Mass will be at

St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment in Section 5, Site 556 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VEITINGER, Charles William Veitinger

Charles William Veitinger was born 05/24/1955, died 08/28/2015. Inurnment in Section 21W, Row D, Site 6 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VEITINGER, Debra Ann Veitinger

Debra Ann Veitinger was born 02/18/1957, died 06/4/2015. Wife of Charles William Veitinger. Inurnment in Section 21W, Row

D, Site 6 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VELARD, Louise Dorothy Velard

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Louise Dorothy Velard, age 77, passed away March 28, 2009. She was born May 11, 1931 and was the wife of Ralph Benjamin

Velard. Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home. Inurnment in Section 1W, Row C, Site 11 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VELAZQUEZ, Linda Diane Velazquez

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=linda-velazquez&pid=175748175&fhid=11103)

Linda Diane Velazquez, age 70, passed away August 30, 2015. She was born Oct. 14, 1944. Wife of Ernest Valazquez. Hardage-

Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205. (904) 781-9262. Inurnment in Section

11, Site 1618 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VELEZ, Kenneth Velez

(Abstracted from internet sources)

LORAIN – Kenneth "Kenny V." Velez, age 48 of Lorain, passed away from injuries sustained in an accident on Thursday,

September 15, 2016 in the line of duty. He was born on August 23, 1968 in Lorain, to Benjamin and Ana (née Ocasio) Velez of

Lorain. Also surviving are sons Devin Alexander Velez of South Korea, Christian Lorenzo Velez of Lorain and daughter Andria

Elise Velez of Lorain; brothers David (Diane) Velez of Avon Lake, Benjamin Velez Jr. of Lorain, and sister Ivette Velez-Carreon

of Lorain; nieces Jacqueline Rodriguez and Amanda Velez; nephews David S. Velez and Brendin Velez-Rios: great nephews Elijah

Rodriguez and Jayden Miller and great niece Mia Rios. An avid sports fan, Kenny enjoyed volunteer coaching for his sons'

baseball teams and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Indians. He was a

member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. Kenny has been with the Ohio State Highway Patrol since 1988 and graduated

November 11, 1989 from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Kenny began working as a State Trooper in 1989 at the

Canfield patrol post. He then transferred to the Elyria patrol post, where he spent the majority of his career. Kenny spent the

end of his career at the Seville patrol post, then moved to the Cleveland patrol post. The family of Kenneth Velez sincerely

appreciates all the love and support of the community and the Ohio State Highway Patrol family. He is loved and will be missed

by all who knew him. His family will receive friends Wednesday, September 21 in Ewing Activity Center at Lorain County

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Community College, 1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria. His funeral service will be there Thursday. Burial with honors will follow in

Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. In lieu of flowers his family suggests memorial contributions to the Kenneth Velez Memorial Fund at

any Chase Bank. Funeral arrangements are by Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain (440) 277-

8164.

VELEZ, Maria Del Carmen Velez

(Abstracted from https://www.gendronfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Maria-Velez-7124/#!/Obituary)

Maria Del Carmen Velez, age 71, of Lehigh Acres, passed away October 17th, 2009. She was born July 12, 1938 and was the

loving wife to Felix A. Velez for over 20 years. Funeral services will be at Anderson - Patterson Cremation and Funeral Services,

2701 Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (239) 368 – 7080 Interment will be in Section 8, Site 377 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VELEZ-BATISTA, Juan Velez-Batista

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=juan-velez-

batista&pid=172517027&fhid=18618)

Juan Minito Velez-Batista, age 84 died Sept. 18, 2014. Juan was born June 24, 1930. Services by Russell Haven of Rest

Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center (904) 284-7720. Inurnment in Section 11, Site 539 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VELLIQUETTE, Stephen Paul Velliquette

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=stephen-

velliquette&pid=152677573&fhid=8468)

Stephen Paul Velliquette, age 55, of Sarasota died July 20, 2011. He was born June 2, 1956. Services will be private in Section

7, Site 35 in the Sarasota National Cemetery. Arrangements by Palms-Robarts Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Jovy

and his son Ben.

VELTRI, John Anthony Veltri

(Abstracted from https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/palmetto-fl/john-veltri-6632279)

John Anthony Veltri, age 80, of Palmetto passed away on October 12, 2015. John was born Mar. 15, 1935. John is survived by his

loving family; wife Myrna, son Tony, daughter & son-In-law Leigh Ann & Doug Retzlaff & brother Pat Veltri of New Philly, OH; 3

grandchildren, Doug II, Kyle & Caytie; and 2 great grandchildren Nikolai & Avery. All services will be private. Interred in

Section 3, Site 1227 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VENDRYES, Florence Catherine Vendryes

Florence Catherine Vendryes was born 04/28/1927, died 06/27/2014. Wife of Henry D. Vendryes. Inurnment in Section 11,

Site 297 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VENDRYES, Henry D. Vendryes

Henry D. Vendryes was born 12/28/1923, died 01/12/2015. Inurnment in Section 11, Site 297 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VENEZIA, Joseph Robert Venezia

(Abstracted from http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Joseph-Robert-Venezia-101207040)

Joseph Robert Venezia, age 77, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. He was the son of Anthony and

Constance Venezia, born on June 16, 1936 in Boston, MA. Joseph was a US Army Veteran. He will be remembered as a great dad

and papa, and who had a heart of gold. Joseph will be greatly missed by his sons, Joseph Venezia, Mikell Venezia, Anthony

Venezia and Anthony DeFeo; daughters, Gina Venezia, Angela Venezia and Cheryl Venezia; grandchildren, Deanna, Anthony, Joey,

Christian, Gianna, Adam, Kerrie, Elizabeth, Justin, Giulianna and Kylie; great-grandchildren, Miyah, Mason and Brooklyn; siblings,

Josephine, Delores, Diane and Tony. A graveside service will be in Section 5, Site 236 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VENISKEY, Richard Carl Veniskey

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=richard-

veniskey&pid=175348996&fhid=12932)

Richard Carl “Ski” Veniskey, age 60, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away July 19, 2015. He was born Aug. 21, 1954. Broadus-

Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000. Inurnment in Section 19W, Row C, Site 8 in the

Jacksonville National Cemetery.

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VENNER, Gilbert Norman Venner

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=gilbert-n-

venner&pid=159496237&fhid=5832)

Gilbert Norman Venner, age 75, of Bradenton since 1978, formerly of New Jersey, died on Aug. 17, 2012. Gilbert was born July

22, 1937. Services will be in Section 6, Site 1194 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. Funeral arrangements by

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel.

VENTIMIGLIA, Mary Jessica Ventimiglia

(Abstracted from https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=mary-ventimiglia&pid=176300389)

Mary Jessica Ventimiglia, age 72, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of St. Louis, MO, died on Oct. 21, 2015. She was born May 24,

1943. Services will be at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch, FL. A burial to take place in Section C1C-9, Row D,

Site 30 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Home.

VENTO, Francesco T. Vento

Francesco T. Vento was born Jan. 12, 1921, died July 7, 2013. Interred in Section 6, Site 1969 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VERA, Theodore Vera

Theodore Vera was born Aug. 27, 1932, died Dec. 2, 2011. Interred in Section 6, Site 1027 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VERDEGEM, Vincent Landis Verdegem Sr.

(Abstracted from https://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/vincent-landis-verdegem-sr/article_ff486057-d158-5bf7-81dd-

53d815d47a29.html)

Vincent Landis Verdegem Sr., age 77, of Christiana, entered into rest on March 3, 2012 in Sarasota, FL. He was born Feb. 21,

1935 and was the husband of Lena Phipps Verdegem. Vince was the son of the late Vincent and Grace (Landis) Verdegem.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice, and a grandson, Matthew. In addition to his wife, he is

survived by two sons, Vincent Jr., husband of Sue (Umble), Denver, William, husband of Michelle (McGinnis), New Providence,

and one daughter, Theresa Verdegem, Christiana. Also surviving are a sister, Dawn Jones, Parkesburg, five grandchildren, three

step-grandchildren and one great grandchild. A retired Lukens Steel Company employee of 32 years, he also worked 18 years as

Maintenance Supervisor for the Coatesville School District. He attended Gap Community Church, and Faith Presbyterian Church,

Sarasota. An accomplished guitarist and musician, Vince played on the worship team of Victory Chapel, Atglen for many years, in

small groups and solo for anyone who enjoyed listening. An avid fisherman, scuba diver and sailor, Vince was also a member of

Hances Point Yacht Club, North East, MD. He also was a lifetime member of the VFW and The American Legion. Vince served

our country as a Sergeant in the USMC during the Korean War and is laid to rest in Section 7, Site 296 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VERDEN, Paul Benjamin Verden

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Paul Benjamin Verden, age 62, died Nov. 27, 2013. Paul was born Feb. 15, 1951. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Homes & Crematory, Cesery

Blvd. 744-8422. Inurnment in Section 10W, Row A, Site 23 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VERELLE, Bent Vigh VeRelle

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verelle&pid=104380989)

Bent Vigh Binderup-Schultz VeRelle, age 73, Sarasota, died Feb. 23, 2008. A private burial will be in Section 12, Site 547 in the

Sarasota National Cemetery by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Julie; a daughter, De De

of California; three grandchildren; a sister, Candy Cory of Sarasota; and nieces Mary Pryce of California, Christine of Sarasota,

and Jennifer of Dover, DE. His son Danny predeceased him in 1990. Born Feb. 3, 1935 in Denmark, Ben became a U.S. citizen in

1954 in Japan, then served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After four years of service he then joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary,

where he spent the last 35 years. Ben came to Sarasota in 1987 from Colorado. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to

Sarasota In Defense of Animals, P.O. Box 15653, Sarasota, FL 34277.

VERELLE, Julie Renea Verelle

Julie Renea Verelle was born Apr. 28, 1958, died Dec. 14, 2011. Interred in Section 12, Site 547 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Bent Vigh Verelle.

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VERGASON, David E. Vergason

David E. Vergason was born Sept. 28, 1935, died Aug. 22, 2007. Interred in Section 12, Site 128 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VERHAEGEN, Charles Herbert Verhaegen

Charles Herbert Verhaegen was born Sept. 2, 1931, died Feb. 11, 2010. Interred in Section 13, Site 935 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VERHAEGEN, Joan Hoyt Verhaegen

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Joan Hoyt Verhaegen, age 76, of Sarasota, formerly of North Babylon, NY, died Nov. 11, 2009. Joan was born Nov. 16, 1932. A

memorial gathering will be at the Glen Oaks Ridge Club House. Arrangements are by Toale Brothers Funeral Homes. Survivors

include her husband of 58 years, Charles Herbert Verhaegen; sons Charlie and Todd, both of Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY,

and Timmy of Schenectady, NY; a sister, Sarah Wethington of Cary, NC; a brother, Richard Hoyt of East Hampton, NY; and one

grandchild. Interred in Section 13, Site 935 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VERKLER, Richard S. Verkler

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LAKELAND - Richard Samuel Verkler, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 30, 2014, from complications due to

heart disease. Born Dec. 9, 1922, in Mt. Clemens, MI, to the late Guy and Mabel Verkler, Richard 'Dick' was the youngest of 3

children. His brother Robert Verkler of Ft. Myers, FL, and sister Ruth Robinson of Linwood, NJ, have preceded him in death.

Upon completion of ROTC training at Michigan State University, Dick joined the service and was awarded the rank of 1st

Lieutenant in the Army during WWII, serving in Japan and Korea in the 80th Field Artillery Battalion. Upon his honorable

discharge, he returned to Michigan State, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry in 1947. Dick worked for a lumber

company near Portland, OR, for a short time before returning to Union Lake, MI, where he partnered with his brother, Robert,

in a retail venture. Dick continued his career in retail management for many years until his retirement. The Verkler family

moved to Florida in 1970 residing in Tampa and Sarasota before moving to Lakeland in 1978. Dick loved to sing and was an active

member in the Lakeland chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society for many years, singing bass and performing with the

award winning chorus in competitions across the country. His love of music and fellowship continued at Lake Gibson Church

where he sang with the choir and assisted behind the scenes. Dick was an avid golfer and very proud of scoring 2 'hole-in-ones'

during his time on the course. His love of people and travel allowed Dick to visit many places around the globe, including Europe,

South America and a special trip to the Holy Lands. Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Harlene R. Verkler, his son Rick

Verkler of Chicago, IL, step-daughter and husband Lynda and Joe Coyle of Tampa, FL, step-son and wife, Dan and Cathy Widger

of Waterford, MI, step-son Dale Widger of Tampa, FL, grandchildren Dan and wife Christine, Jen, Taylor and John, great

grandson Mason, nephew Gary Robinson of Memphis, TN, nieces Janet Morgan and Patricia Corradino of Florida. A memorial

service will be at Lake Gibson Church in Lakeland. A private interment will follow in Section 3, Site 175 at Sarasota National

Cemetery with arrangements made by the Neptune Society of Altamonte Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that

donations be made to Cornerstone Hospice, Winter Haven, FL, and Lake Gibson Church, Lakeland, FL, in honor of the incredible

dedication and loving care given during this difficult time.

VERMILLION, Maria H. Vermillion

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vermillion&pid=169786319&fhid=12937)

Our dearest mother, Maria Hernandez Vermillion passed away on 2/17/2014 in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 96. She is survived

by her loving family, her son, Bill Curtis (Nancy), her 2 daughters, Jacila Waterman (Ron) and Pam Council (Charlie), 8

grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Rubin Ray “Ray” Vermillion. Maria was born in

St. Augustine on 9/10/17. She was active in little theater and participated in theatrical productions. She worked for the State

of Florida and owned several businesses with her husband. Arrangements are being handled by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home on

Cesery Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL. Services are at Christ the King Church followed by interment in Section 2, Site 239 at the

Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VERMILLION, Rubin Ray Vermillion

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Decorated WWII Veteran, Rubin Ray Vermillion, passed on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Rubin was born Nov. 13, 1922. He is survived

by his loving wife of 47 years, Maria H. Vermillion; his two daughters, Jacila Maria Waterman and Pamela Ann Council; two sons,

Charles William Curtis, Jr and Christopher Vermillion; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Prayers will be

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held at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church.

Interment will follow in Section 2, Site 239 at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Military Honors.

VERNON, Ernest W. Vernon

Ernest W. Vernon was born Jan. 31, 1921, died Aug. 17, 2010. Interred in Section 13, Site 554 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VERNOY, Alex Christopher Vernoy

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Alex Christopher "Chris" Vernoy, age 36, of Sarasota died Feb. 2, 2011. Chris was born May 16, 1974. Services will be in Section

13, Site 1081 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Jennings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his mother,

Carol; brother Adam Blechta; and uncle Mike. Chris worked at Rico's Pizzaria on Bay Road.

VERRETT, Milton A. Verrett

Milton A. Verrett was born Apr. 23, 1919, died July 16, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 1062 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VEST, Jeanne Dorsett Vest

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Jeanne Dorsett Vest, age 85, of Jacksonville, passed away from a long illness on August 21, 2009 and went home to be with

Jesus. Jeanne was born July 3, 1924. She had lived here for 50 yrs. coming from St. Petersburg, FL and was a shipping

secretary. Mrs. Vest was a WW II veteran having served in the US Navy. Survivors are her husband; Robert B. Vest Jr. a

daughter; Jeannetta Vest Pratt (Roy). a son; Robert Stephen Vest (Carol) and 3 grandchildren; Roy Allan Pratt, Melody

Jeannemarie Pratt and John David Vest. Funeral Services will be at Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Ave. Interment will

follow in Section 2, Site 383 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VESTROCY, Alex Vestrocy Jr.

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Alex Vestrocy, Jr., age 91, passed away on August 27, 2009. Alex was born Sept. 27, 1917. Broadus-Raines Funeral Home

(904)284-4000. Inurnment in Section 3, Site 617 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VERSURAH, Vincent Victor Versurah Jr.

Vincent Victor Versurah Jr. was born Dec. 12, 1944, died Dec. 18, 2012. Interred in Section 6, Site 1688 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VERSURAH, Vincent Victor Versurah Sr.

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versurah&pid=175364476&fhid=4646)

Col Vincent Victor Versurah Sr., age 92, passed peacefully July 18th, 2015. Born Sept. 13, 1922 in Granby, CT, he was fascinated

with airplanes as a youth. As an Air Force fighter pilot, he lived all over the world during his 30 year career. He was a flight

instructor during WWII, flew in the Berlin Air Lift, and served in Korea and Viet Nam. For the last 37 years he enjoyed an

active retirement in Tallahassee. He completed his Bachelors from FSU, attended Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and was a

member of the MOAA. He also enjoyed golfing, coaching baseball, cooking, and playing card with friends. Proceeded in death by

his 3 sisters and son Vince Jr. Survived by his wife of 37 years: Gloria, step-daughter: Loreal LeGate and family, step-son: Chris

LeGate and family, granddaughter: Lauren Barresi, and numerous devoted nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial mass at

Good Shepherd Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in

his memory. Interred in Section 3, Site 1129 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VEST, Earl L. Vest

Earl L. Vest was born Nov. 17, 1940, died May 20, 2011. Interred in Section 8, Site 921 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VESTA, Gerard Joseph Vesta

Gerard Joseph Vesta was born Dec. 15, 1921, died Nov. 17, 2011. Interred in Section 6, Site 583 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VEYSEY, Hartley Brian Veysey

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Hartley Brian Veysey was born July 2, 1946, died Oct. 24, 2010. Interred in Section 13, Site 986 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VIATOR, Randy James Viator

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Randy James Viator, age 54, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010. Randy was born Aug. 18, 1955. A Dignified Alternative-

Hatcher Cremations (904)260-2522. Inurnment in Section 3, Site 4 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VICARS, Bob Vicars

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Bob Vicars Sr. of Jacksonville, FL went to Heaven, May 20, 2010 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1936

in Burdine, KY and raised in Kingsport, TN. Mr. Vicars graduated from a local community college and received a general education

degree. Mr. Vicars served four years in the U.S. Army in Germany in the late 1950's. He later received certification in

commercial truck driving and worked as a tankerman for Jacksonville Shipyards until 1988 when he retired. He was actively

involved for over 40 years in his Christian faith and was a commissioned Deacon in the Church of God, recently becoming a

member of Bethel Holiness Church. Mr. Vicars is survived by: daughters Pamela Vicars, Sharon Renee Madden; son Bob Vicars

Jr.; grandchildren Randy, Rachel, Meghaan, Thomas, Amber, and Julia; his beloved wife of 24 years Lonia Vicars Bradshaw;

brothers Hubert, Jimmy, Jerry, Ronnie, David, and Gary; and sisters Peggy, Betty Sue, Brenda, and Connie. A Memorial Service

will be at Bethel Holiness Church 5032 Woodcrest Road, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Town and

Country Funeral Home 7242 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32205. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 222 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VICHOTKA, Barbara Marlene Vichotka

Barbara Marlene Vichotka was born June 11, 1940, died Feb. 18, 2013. Interred in Section 8, Site 171 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of William M. Vichotka.

VICHOTKA, William M. Vichotka

William M. Vichotka was born Mar. 3, 1921, died Dec. 21, 2008. Interred in Section 8, Site 171 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VICKERS, Donald Boyd Vickers

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Donald Boyd Vickers, age 79, of Bradenton, passed away May 23, 2013. Donald was born May 27, 1933. Survivors include

children, Suzie, twin sons, Zack and Stu, Gayle Morganson, Marcy Murphy and Ginger Aprill; brother, Stu; 6 grandchildren and 9

great grandchildren. Private services to be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TideWell Hospice, 5955 Rand

Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Interred in Section C1C-2, Row B, Site 32 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VICKERS, Jeffery Harrell Vickers

Jeffery Harrell Vickers was born 09/29/1957, died 10/29/2010. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 15 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VICTORY, James Arthur Victory

James Arthur Victory was born 07/7/1948, died 12/15/2014. Inurnment in Section 11, Site 816 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VICTORY, Soloman Victory Jr.

Soloman Victory Jr. was born 11/16/1923, died 07/27/2010. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 258 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VIDAL, Felipe Felix Vidal

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Felipe Felix Vidal born Sept. 8, 1946 passed on August 18, 2013 Graveside Services with Military Honors will be in Section C1C-

3, Row A, Site 47 at the Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Road 72 Sarasota, Covell Funeral Home is entrusted with the

arrangements.

NOTE: His obituary states he died on April 18th while the cemetery records indicate he died on April 19th.

VIDAL, William Albert Vidal

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William Albert Vidal was born 07/11/1946, died 06/28/2010. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 581 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VIDDISH, Gary Joseph Viddish

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viddish&pid=173901709&fhid=9086)

SARASOTA, FL — Gary J. Viddish, age 64, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in

Sarasota. Gary was born May 30, 1950. Services will be Jennings Funeral Home, 5750 Swift Road, Sarasota. Burial will be in

Section 5, Site 585 at Sarasota National Cemetery.

VIDLER, Roberta Vidler

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Roberta Ruth Taylor “Bobbie” Vidler of Jacksonville, FL passed away with her family by her bedside on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

after complications due to a stroke. She was born on Apr. 28, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of Clive Hampton

Taylor and Ruth Connett Taylor. Her siblings include one brother and five sisters. She is survived by her husband of 35 years,

Robert “Bob” Paul Vidler, Sr, and seven children, thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A committal service will be

in Section 9, Site 18 at the Jacksonville National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens

Funeral Home 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32207. (904) 346-3808.

VIGEANT, Thomas Hubert Vigeant

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Thomas Hubert Vigeant, age 59 of Port Charlotte passed away August 16, 2012. He was the son of Clarence H. and Mary

(Getman) Vigeant, born February 24, 1953 in Metropolis, IL. Tom served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an

architectural designer and also worked for E. B. Holley as a surveyor. Tom moved to Port Charlotte in 1997 from Smithfield, VA

and was a member of Genesis Christian Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed playing lead guitar in the worship band. He enjoyed

reading, fishing, and hunting. Tom will be greatly missed by his wife of 27 years, Debra; son, Daniel (Cheric) Vigeant of

Scottsdale, AZ; grandson, Caleb Vigeant of Scottsdale, AZ; sister, Deborah Manley of Monticello, NY; mother-in-law, Josephine

Firriolo of Port Charlotte; brother-in-law, John Fandozzi of Port Charlotte; sister-in-law, Barbara Fandozzi of Wichita, KS;

niece, Erika Fandozzi of Port Charlotte; and nephews, John C. Fandozzi of Port Charlotte, David Rosa of Monticello, NY, Joseph

Fandozzi of Wichita, KS, and Nickolas Fandozzi in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. A service in

celebration of Tom's life will be at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorial donations may be made to TideWell

Hospice, 1144 Veronica St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Interred in Section 7, Site 503 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VIGGIANO, Joseph Anthony Viggiano

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Joseph Anthony Viggiano, age 79, of Bradenton, died Jan. 8, 2010. Joseph was born June 16, 1930. Services will be ay at

Jennings Funeral Home, 5750 Swift Road, Sarasota. Interment will follow in Section 8, Site 161 at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister, Lucy Ripplione.

VILLALVA, Ishmael Luna Villalva

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villalva&pid=176050076&fhid=11098)

Ishmael Luna “Ish” Villalva, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2015 at St Vincent's Community Hospice in

Jacksonville, FL. He was born Feb. 19, 1930 in Eddy County, Carlsbad, NM and was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years,

Margaret Ann Rupp Villalva. He served in the United States Navy for 21 years, retiring under the rank of Senior Chief. He

continued to work for the Department of Defense as a Corrosion Engineer for another 30 years. He was an honored member of

The Boy Scouts of America, having received the prestigious Silver Beaver Award and was also a member of The Knights of

Columbus. He is survived by his five sons Jon Micheal, Raymond, Timothy, Dean and David, all of North Florida, his daughter

Elizabeth DeMent of Colorado and his 14 grandchildren. A Memorial service will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5752

Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244. Arrangements entrusted to Hardage Giddens 729 S Edgewood Ave Jax Fl 32205.

Inurnment in Section 20W, Row B, Site 24 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VILLALVA, Margaret Ann Villalva

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Margaret Ann R. Villalva, age 68, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at Consulate Health Care of Orange Park after a lengthy

illness. She was born on September 17, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio to Mr. Edwin Marcus Rupp and Mrs. Elizabeth Coles Rupp. Since

December of 1965 she has been a resident of Jacksonville, FL. Margaret was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is

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preceded in death by her brother, Robert Rupp and her daughter-in-law Anne Villalva. She is survived by her loving husband of

49 years, Ishmael Luna Villalva and their 6 children, Jon M. (Renee), Raymond C., Timothy A., Richard D. (Terri), Elizabeth M.,

and David P. (Tonya) and 12 grandchildren; her brother Richard T. Rupp; sister-in-law, Evelyn; nephew, Richard J. Rupp

(Barbara); her nieces, Marjorie Coughlin, and Mary Rupp along with many family members. A memorial funeral mass will be

Sacred Heart Catholic Church (5752 Blanding Blvd.) Jacksonville, FL 32244. Memorial funeral mass will conclude at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Blanding Funeral Home. Inurnment in Section 20W, Row B, Site

24 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VILLANUEVA, Jonathan Michael Villanueva

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villanueva&pid=150824976&fhid=5946)

PFC Jonathan Michael Villanueva, age 19, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on April 27, 2011 in Afghanistan, while proudly serving

his country in the United States Army. He was born on May 13, 1991 in Hoboken, NJ to Diego and Ana Villanueva. PFC Villanueva

attended the ROTC program at Wolfson High School and graduated from Englewood High School Class of 2009. He enjoyed

fishing, jogging, karate, reading, swimming and loved the beach. He is survived by his parents, brother, Diego F. Villanueva of Ft.

Campbell, KY; sister, Lina M. Arrieta of Jacksonville, FL; grandparents, Alberto Bonilla and Adelina Sanchez of Columbia, and

Ercilia Villanueva of New Jersey. Funeral Services will be in the Chapel of NAS JAX. Interment will follow in Section 2, Site

1250 at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Memory of PFC Villanueva to Englewood High School, 4412

Barnes Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32223. (904) 288-0025.

VILLIA, Luis Rene Villia

Luis Rene Villia was born 09/25/1930, died 06/10/2011. Inurnment in Section 2, Site 1428 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VILLIAN, Jules Henry Villain Jr.

Jules Henry Villain Jr. was born Oct. 10, 1938, died Oct. 5, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 1251 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VILNEFF, Robert L. Vilneff

Robert L. Vilneff was born Nov. 7, 1938, died Jan. 29, 2009. Interred in Section 12, Site 342 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VINCENT, Elza Garrido Vincent

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vincent&pid=159963153&fhid=8468)

Elza Garrido Vincent, age 92, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Salvador, Bahia (Brazil), passed into eternal life on Sept. 14, 2012.

Elza was born Oct. 8, 1919. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota. Predeceased by her

husband Manuel Da Costa "Buck" Vincent, Elza is survived by her daughter, Sheila Ann, and many nieces and nephews, both in the

US and in Brazil. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be made to: The St. Elizabeth Mission Society-

Brazil Missions, PO Box 86, Allegany, NY 14706-0086. Interred in Section 6, Site 924 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VINCENT, Harland G. Vincent

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Mr. Harland George “Pug” Vincent, age 84, of Green Cove Springs, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. Harland was born Sept.

25, 1930. Arrangements by Helm- Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 904-284-9696. Inurnment in Section 8, Site

208 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VINCENT, Manuel Da Costa Vincent

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vincent&pid=157207397&fhid=8468)

Manuel Da Costa "Buck" Vincent, age 93, of Sarasota, FL, died April 20, 2012. Buck was born Nov. 22, 1918 in Fall River, MA, to

John and Gloria Vincent. A graduate of BMC Durfee, Northeastern University, the Naval Academy and MIT, he went on to a

distinguished 31-year career in the US Navy as a Naval Engineer / Naval Architect, serving mostly overseas. It was during his

first tour to Brazil that he met his wife, Elza (Garrido). They were married for over 56 years. During his years of service, Buck

received the Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star; Brazilian Navy Medal for

Distinguished Services; Brazilian Order of Naval Merit; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan);

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American Defense Service with ribbon; American Theater Campaign Medal; WWII Victory Medal; Navy Occupation Medal (post

WWII-Japan); UN Korean Ribbon; Korean Medal; National Defense Service Ribbon; Pacific Theater Ribbon; Vietnam Service

Medal with Bronze Star. Buck was predeceased by his beloved younger brother, Dr. Gilbert Vincent. He is survived by his wife,

Elza; daughter, Sheila Ann; brother Theophilo (Albertine); sister-in-law, Alice; and numerous nieces and nephews, both here and

abroad. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota. Burial will be in Section 6, Site 924 at the

Sarasota National Cemetery, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's

Association of SW Florida, 3277A Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237.

VINCENT, Maurice Wayne Vincent

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vincent&pid=159459509&fhid=11957)

Maurice Wayne Vincent, age 68, of Jacksonville, passed away August 22, 2012. Maurice was born Oct. 24, 1943. Arrangements

by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, 387-0055. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 894 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VINCENT, Suzi Alene Vincent

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Suzi Alane Vincent, age 47, died May 26, 2011. Suzi was born Sept. 27, 1963. Wife of John Gibbes Vincent III. Peeples Family

Funeral Homes, 764-2542. Inurnment in Section 2W, Row C, Site 18 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VINCI, Joseph Vinci Jr.

Joseph Vinci Jr. was born Feb. 8, 1925, died July 8, 2011. Interred in Section C1C-1, Row A, Site 8 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VINES, Morgan V. Vines

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Mr. Morgan Vernon Vines, Sr., age 59, of Sanderson, FL died Jan. 22, 2010. He was born Aug. 4, 1950. Guerry Funeral Home,

Macclenny, FL. Inurnment in Section 2, Site 489 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VINSON, James Gerald Vinson

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James Gerald Vinson, age 75, passed away Thursday, Mar. 28, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. James was born Nov. 10, 1937. Hardage-

Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205, (904) 781-9262. Inurnment in Section 9,

Site 1118 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VINSON, Ronald Lee Vinson Sr.

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Ronald Lee Vinson Sr., age 61, a resident of Macclenny, FL, passed away February 7, 2015. Ronald was born Oct. 29, 1953. V

Todd Ferreira Funeral Services 904-259-5700. Inurnment in Section 18W, Row D, Site 16 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VIRDEN, Charlotte Mary Virden

Charlotte Mary Virden was born Jan. 16, 1924, died Oct. 17, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 1211 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Charles B. Virden Jr.

VIRGILI, Bruno James Virgili

Bruno James Virgili was born May 17, 1917, died June 20, 2014. Interred in Section C1C-5, Row D, Site 45 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VIRGILI, Lulubelle Virgili

Lulubelle Virgili was born Sept. 3, 1920, died Dec. 20, 2014. Interred in Section C1C-5, Row D, Site 45 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Widow of Bruno James Virgili.

VIRUET, William Anthony Viruet

William Anthony Viruet was born Nov. 24, 1921, died Apr. 8, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 861 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VIRZI, Victor D. Virzi

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Victor D. "Vic" Virzi, age 93, of Nokomis, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio died Sept. 15, 2011. Vic was born Apr. 12, 1918. Services

will be at Ewing Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Section 7, Site 9 in Section 7, Site 96 at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife Leona of Nokomis; daughter Dixie Clark of Venice; sons James Johnson of North Port and Michael

Johnson of Sarasota; brother Alfred of Spring Hill; sister Gloria Linkendorfer of New Port Richey; six grandchildren; and 12

great-grandchildren. Vic was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in World War II. He was a Charter member of the Italian

American Club of Venice and the American Legion Post #159. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer's

Association, 3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34237.

VISCARDI, Anthony Charles Viscardi

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viscardi&pid=155923072)

Anthony Charles Viscardi, age 91, of Bradenton, formerly of Smithtown, Long Island, NY died Feb. 14, 2012. He was born Jan.

27, 1921. Funeral Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd

Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ann of Bradenton; son Anthony of

Richmond, VA; daughter Patricia of Bradenton; brother Frank of New York, NY; sister Rose Darrer of Hallandale; and three

grandchildren. Interred in Section C1C-3, Row B, Site 1 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VISCARDI, Nicholas Viscardi

Nicholas Viscardi was born Oct. 16, 1919, died Nov. 3, 2013. Interred in Section 6, Site 2111 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VISCONTI, John E. Visconti

John E. Visconti was born Apr. 10, 1921, died Aug. 9, 2015. Interred in Section C1C10, Row C, Site 11 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VISE, Eleanor Mary Vize

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Eleanor Mary Vize, age 93, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Mass of

Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service

3860 Asbury Rd is entrusted with the arrangements. Eleanor was born May 21, 1926, in Dubuque, the daughter of Victor Henry

and Cathryn Mary (Shinstock) Hoerstmann. She married Joseph Edward Vize on April 3, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in

Dubuque. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1988. Eleanor was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,

where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She volunteered her time at the Dubuque Arboretum and Mercy Hospital.

Eleanor is survived by her children, Nancy (Bill) Schofield of Shelton, NE, Richard (Glenda Sue) Vize, Gerald Jerry (Eva) Vize,

both of Dubuque, Sharon (Gary) Schack of Cantonment, FL, Jean (Marv) Junk of Marion, IA, Mary Ann (Gary) Hubanks, of

Dubuque, Joseph Vize of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donald (Kari) Vize, Susann (Tony) Theisen, and James (Stacy) Vize, all of Dubuque,

and 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and her brother Norman (Mary Ann) Hoerstman of

Hazel Green, WI. Mom loved her family and all their “smiley faces”, we were all her favorites. She had the ability to spoil all ten

of us, and all of her many grandkids. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son in infancy,

Thomas; her daughter-in-law, Robin Vize; two brothers, Vernon and Marcellus; and her sister, Virginia (Robert) Vize. Memorials

may be given to Dubuque Arboretum and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family would like to thank Luther Manor for

all of their care and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Emergency Room and Neurology.

VISKOCIL, Irwin Robert Viskocil

Irwin Robert Viskocil was born Nov. 20, 1920, died Sept. 4, 2014. Interred in Section C1C-6, Row B, Site 14 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VITACCO, Matthew Anthony Vitacco

Matthew Anthony Vitacco was born Oct. 9, 1940, died Dec. 13, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 1500 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VITAGLIANO, Charles D. Vitagliano

Charles D. Vitagliano was born Jan. 28, 1921, died Aug. 26, 2009. Interred in Section 8, Site 239 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VITTITOE, Theodore Woodrow Vittitoe

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Theodore Woodrow Vittitoe passed away December 14, 2012. Mr. Vittitoe was born Mar. 10, 1940 and was an adjunct at State

College of Florida and taught high school physics for 20 years. He led the US Physics Team to the World Olympiads and

belonged to many National Physics organizations. He is survived by his wife Gail; son John; daughters Elizabeth Nobles (Greg)

and Jane Vittitoe; brother Ernest; sister Judy Ala (Frank); and grandchildren Melisa, Sara, Lauren, Grant, Zach and Allison.

There will be a service with Naval Honors in Section 6, Site 1464 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VITUSCHI, Carrie B. Vituschi

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Carrie Belle Vituschi, age 68, of Orange Park, FL, passed away June 1, 2012. Carrie was born Feb. 20, 1944. Wife of James

Thomas Vituschi. Inurnment in Section 14W, Row D, Site 13 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. A Dignified Alternative-

Hatcher Cremations (904)260-2522

VIVERIOS, Joseph Viverios Sr.

Joseph Viverios Sr. was born Apr. 11, 1952, died Jan. 1, 2013. Interred in Section 6, Site 1515 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VIZZA, Paul Anthony Vizza

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Paul Anthony Vizza, age 84, Bradenton, died July 17, 2004. He was born April 10, 1920, in Buffalo, NY, and spent the winters in

Manatee County since 1975 from Cupertino, CA. He moved here permanently in 1986. He retired in 1986 after more than 35

years with Lockheed Missiles. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24 of Bradenton and the

Professional Engineers Society. He was active in boating organizations. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He

was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Margaret; and daughters Marian of Reno, NV, and Karen Williams of

Sarasota. No visitation is scheduled. The memorial service will be at Brown & Sons Funeral Home, 43rd Street Chapel. Memorial

donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238; or the Alzheimer's Association,

Manatee/Sarasota Counties Chapter Inc., 1230 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239. Interred in Section 13, Site 1038 in the

Sarasota National Cemetery.

VLASEK, John Richard Vlasek

John Richard Vlasek was born Jan. 10, 1926, died May 2, 2013. Interred in Section 6, Site 1934 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOCI, Joseph John Voci

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Joseph John Voci, age 84, died on Feb. 14, 2009, at Sarasota, FL. Born July 27, 1924 in Lynn, MA. He attended Lynn English

High School, class of 1942. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served in the South Pacific with the Command Service Squadron.

Upon completion of his war service in 1945, he entered Northeastern University and graduated in 1949 with a BS Degree in

Chemical Engineering. He spent 34 years of his professional career with Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL), in Cambridge, MA, where

he retired in 1983 as a Corporate Vice President. Some career achievements with ADL have included: Founder and Director of

ADL Limitada Do Brasil; Managing Director of ADL's Joint Venture with the Saudi Consulting House; and President of ADL's

Management Education Institute (MEI), a fully-accredited graduate school. He was married to Margaret (Frid) Voci with whom

he had five children: Karen Voci of East Greenwich, RI, Joseph Voci of Kearsage, NH, Debra Nelson of Troy, NY; Susan Voci of

Rochester, NY and David Voci of Ipswich, MA; two sisters, Lena Piccole of Lynn, MA and Louise Arrington of Beaufort, NC; and

eleven grandchildren. He resided in Sarasota, FL with his wife, Ilse Goesmann. A Celebration of Mr. Voci's Life will be at the

Hult International Business School, 1 Education Street, Cambridge, MA. Buried in Section 12, Site 468 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOEGE, Robert Archambeault Voege

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voege&pid=153759838&fhid=9074)

Dr. Robert Archambeault "Coach Bob" Voege died Monday Sept. 19, 2011, surrounded by his family. Coach Bob loved God, his

country and all things chocolate! He was born Aug. 1, 1926. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Romero Voege;

daughters Kathi (Don) Harvey, Gayle (Rick) Buckman, Debra Voege, Heather Voege and son Rob (Patti) Voege. Those lucky

enough to have called him "Grandpa Funnyface" include Courtenay and Christopher Smith, Jason Harvey, Jennifer Buckman

Brown, Ricky, Samantha and Murphy Buckman, Jon Voege, Robbie, Kai, and Lindsay Voege, Jose, Andrea and Ali Voege, and

Jessie Voege DeVaney along with spouses and partners. Coach Bob enjoyed the privilege of time spent with eight great-

grandchildren; Mason, Cassie, Dalton (Dooley), Supreme, Zoe, Riley, Reagan and Isabella and was eagerly awaiting the births of

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three more. A service to celebrate the life of this remarkable man will be at Christ United Methodist Church, 1475 Center

Road, Venice, FL, followed by internment with full military honors in Section 7, Site 101 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810

State Road 72, Sarasota, FL. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in Coach Bob's memory to the Special Olympics

Sarasota County, P.O. Box 2112, Venice, FL 34284 941-412-0402. Arrangements are by the Farley Funeral Home, Venice, FL.

Coach Bob was a graduate of Jamaica High School in Queens, NY and Colgate University. He received his doctorate from the

University of Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Earl. He spent 28 years as a

Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, tracking the inner workings of the Ku Klux Klan and La Cosa Nostra. Upon

retirement, he continued in law enforcement with the CIA. He competed in the 1964 Olympic trials in judo. An avid Steelers

Fan, Coach Bob raised his family in Brentwood (Pittsburgh), PA, where his own and countless other children were inspired,

coached and mentored in Football, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, Judo and Spelunking. After moving to Hawaii, Bob became

known as the "Kindergarten Cop", teaching physical education in the public school system. Continuing to coach Masters swimmers

at the Oahu Club, he participated himself in the Masters Competitions for Swimming and Track and Field where he garnered

many a Gold Medal, holding National Records that stand today. In 1998, he won the Blue Cross Blue Shield Ageless Hero award

for vitality. President George H.W. Bush presented him with the national award in Chicago. Moving to Venice, FL to be closer to

family and friends, Bob picked up where he left off, coaching with the Sarasota Sharks, the Special Olympics of Sarasota

County, and working as a Guardian Ad Litem. He was a frequent reader and sandbox playmate at the Venice YMCA preschool.

VOEGELIN, Kenneth N. Voegelin

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Kenneth N. Voegelin Jr., age 71, of Sarasota, formerly of Calverton, NY, died Aug. 16, 2010. Ken was born Jan. 1, 1939. Services

will be in Section 13, Site 842 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara; a son, Steven;

daughters Celeste, Rachel', Laurie and Pamela; many grandchildren; and his brother, Warren of Allegany, NY. Ken served in the

United States Navy, flying airships out of Lakehurst, NJ. He retired from Grumman Aircraft Engineering, and is the former

owner of Budget Print of Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heidi's Dog Rescue, 3102 Nichols Road, Lithia,

FL 33547, or TideWell, 5957 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.

VOETH, Stephen Albert Voeth

Stephen Albert Voeth was born 01/26/1941, died 06/27/2015. Inurnment in Section 8, Site 387 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VOGEL, Bruce William Vogel

Bruce William Vogel was born Nov. 24, 1945, died Aug. 13, 2015. Interred in Section C1C-9, Row B, Site 1 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

VOGEL, Elaine Marie Vogel

Elaine Marie Vogel was born Jan. 12, 1940, died Mar. 8, 2015. Interred in Section 3, Site 779 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Richard Charles Vogel.

VOGEL, Harley Thomas Vogel

Harley Thomas Vogel was born May 4, 1944, died Aug. 10, 2009. Interred in Section 8, Site 187 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOGLE, David Walter Vogle

David Walter Vogle was born July 11, 1936, died Dec. 23, 2013. Interred in Section 5, Site 91 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOGT, George Frank Vogt

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George Frank Vogt, age 90, of Venice, FL, formerly of Englewood, died on Nov. 19, 2013. He was born May 15, 1923. Funeral

arrangements by National Cremation and Burial Society. Interred in Section C1C-4, Row B, Site 6 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOISINE, Gilman Voisine

Gilman Voisine was born 03/22/1946, died 03/8/2011. Inurnment in Section 5W, Row C, Site 12 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VOITOVICH, George Voitovich

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George Voitovich was born May 8, 1922, died Apr. 12, 2014. Interred in Section C1C-5, Row B, Site 12 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOKES, Donald Edward Vokes

Donald Edward Vokes was born Jan. 4, 1927, died Oct. 27, 2011. Interred in Section 3, Site 1169 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOLK, James S. Volk

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James S. Volk, Sr, age 84, of Jacksonville passed away Oct. 26, 2013. James was born Dec. 22, 1928. Arrangements by Nassau

Funeral Home 541720 US HWY 1 Callahan FL 32011 (904)879-1770. Inurnment in Section 9, Site 1908 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VOLKAVICH, Lucille Fay Volkavich

Lucille Fay Volkavich was born Feb. 22, 1927, died Feb. 15, 2015. Interred in Section 12, Site 282 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Stanley R. Volkavich.

VOLKAVICH, Stanley R. Volkavich

Stanley R. Volkavich was born Feb. 26, 1923, died July 7, 2005. Interred in Section 12, Site 282 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOLLANO, Eugene W. Vollano

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Eugene W. Vollano, age 87, passed away Dec. 8, 2014. Eugene was born Feb. 3, 1927. Services by Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral

Home. Inurnment in Section 8, Site 219 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VOLLMER, Eleanor Vollmer

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Eleanor Vollmer of Port Charlotte, formerly of Salisbury, MD-passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. She was born January 20,

1935 in New Jersey. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Adolf Vollmer; daughter, Debbi Vollmer; son Douglas

Vollmer; grandchildren, Sara Vollmer and Quniton Voller. Mrs. Vollmer will be laid to rest in Section 3, Site 906 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.

NOTE: Eleanor’s obituary states that she was born on January 20, 1935 while the records from the cemetery show she was

born on January 22, 1935.

VOLMER, George Frederick Volmer

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ADR-1 George Frederick Volmer, US Navy, retired Mr. Volmer went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 4, 2012. He was

born Mar. 8, 1937. He served 22 years in the US Navy as an Air Craft Mechanic before retiring in 1975 and then worked for

Grumman St Augustine as an Inspector for 15 years. George is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Engelbrecht Volmer.

He has 7 children: Ruth Wilson, George (Eddy) Volmer, and Mary Lindstam of Jacksonville, FL; Barbara Volmer, Patricia Higbie

and Theresa Carr of Tucson, AZ; and Major Michael Volmer of New Bern, NC; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his

sisters: Margie Collins of Nashville, TN; Martha Blaesing of Elgin, IL; Carol Volmer of Lubbock, TX; and Mary Rose Sellitti of

Kooskia, ID. Services will be at Trinity Baptist Church 800 Hammond Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221. The internment will be in

Section 1, Site 144 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VOLONNINO, Frank J. Volonnino Jr.

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Frank J. Volonnino, Jr., age 89, of Sarasota, FL passed away peacefully on Jan 23, 2015 after an extended illness. He is survived

by his loving wife Poldi of 41 years, a brother Robert, Sarasota, FL., cousins in Texas and New Jersey as well as many other

relatives. Frank was born on May 20, 1925 to Frank Sr. and Mary E. (Macco) Voloninno in Passaic, NJ. Frank married Poldi

(Anderl) Volonnino in 1974. In 1943 Frank entered the U.S. Army / Air Force as a flight cadet. He attained the rank of

T/Sergeant and flew 25 combat missions including 2 over Berlin as a Radio Operator on a B/17 with the 100th bomb group of

the eight U.S. Air Force. Frank graduated from New York University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Frank went

on to serve as a Radio Officer with the Military Sea Transportation of the United States Navy of which he retired in 1989. A

mass of Christian burial will be at St Martha's Catholic Church 200 N. Orange Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 followed by internment

in Section 5, Site 597 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

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VON HATTEN, Kent Gerard Von Hatten

Kent Gerard Von Hatten was born 10/4/1952, died 04/5/2015. Inurnment in Section 19W, Row B, Site 20 in the Jacksonville

National Cemetery.

VON SCHEVEN, Eric K. Von Scheven

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Eric K. Von Scheven, age 84, of Bradenton, formerly of Trenton, NJ died July 30, 2011. Eric was born June 27, 1927. Services

will be at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory 26th Street Chapel in Bradenton. Military honors will be in Section 6,

Site 257 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Survivors include wife of 62 years, Lorraine; daughters Erica Altomare and Lorraine,

both of Titusville, PA; sister Joan Patri of New Jersey; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

VON SEELEN, Richard Ernest Von Seelen

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von+Seelen&lc=2784&pid=148268443&mid=4540021)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, and friend, Richard von Seelen. Formerly

of Garden City, and Cutchogue, NY and most recently Sarasota, FL, he died peacefully on January 30, 2011. He was born Aug. 4,

1935. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Carolyn von Seelen, his children and their spouses: Kirk and Natalie, Lisa

and Ken, Karen and Gus, Keith and Suzanne, Lara and David, and twelve grandchildren. Prior to his retirement, Richard was the

President of Pringle of Scotland, a manufacturer of fine cashmere sweaters. Before that, he was a Vice President at Warnaco

for 20 years. Richard proudly served as an officer in the United States Army, and later was the President of the Garden City

Men's Association, which supported high school athletics. After he retired, he was a substitute teacher at Greenport High

School, in Greenport NY. In Sarasota, he enjoyed spending time with his many new friends. Richard will be remembered as a man

who lit up every room he walked in. He was the greatest dad a child could ever dream of, and most of all, he loved his wife with

all of his heart. He will be missed dearly. A celebration of his life will be at The Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, FL. In lieu

of flowers, contributions may be sent to either The Memorial Fund at the Church of the Redeemer, 222 South Palm Ave.

Sarasota, FL 34236, or the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA.org), P.O. Box 320910, Alexandria, VA 22320-

4910. Arrangements under the direction of National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota, FL. Interred in Section 6, Site 674

in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VOPPER, Glenn Adam Vopper

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vopper&pid=175234153&fhid=11102)

Glenn Adam Vopper, age 53, passed away June 27, 2015, born in Phila, PA Feb 15, 1962. Glenn is predeceased by his parents Vip

and Dolly Vopper and brothers Bruce and Wayne Vopper. Glenn married for 35 years, is survived by the love of his life, Chris

Sidorski Vopper, son Glenn Adam Vopper II (Elizabeth), daughter Crystal Vopper Hyde (Mike), daughter Heather Vopper

Blackall (Doug), 8 grandchildren, sister Kathy Smith, mother-in-law Lenora Sidorski, 7 brothers-in-laws and numerous nieces and

nephews. Glenn retired after 22 years as a LCDR in the United States Navy proudly serving onboard the USS NIMITZ, USS

HUNLEY, USS SHENANDOAH and the USS ROOSEVELT. Glenn was employed at Southeast Regional Maintenance Center,

Mayport, FL. Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd OP, FL 32073. Inurnment in Section 8, Site 366 in

the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VORNHEDER, Norma Jean Vornheder

Norma Jean Vornheder was born June 29, 1933, died June 6, 2013. Interred in Section 3, Site 476 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery. Wife of Paul Fredrick Vornheder.

VORPE, Walter Guy Vorpe

Walter Guy Vorpe was born 04/22/1929, died 02/4/2011. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 556 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VORRASO, Maryann Vorraso

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vorraso&pid=176364284&fhid=10407)

Mrs. Maryann Vorraso, age 84, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at The Warner Center for Caring at Baptist Medical-

Nassau. She was born Aug. 24, 1931. Wife of Adam Anthony Vorraso. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors 904-261-3644. Inurnment

in Section 11, Site 1806 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

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VOSBURGH, Jane M. Vosburgh

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Jane M. Vosburgh, age 76, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Jan. 6, 2009. She was born Apr. 10, 1932 in Clifton Springs, NY to

Earl and Gladys (Kirk) Mosher. She moved to the area 29 years ago from Buffalo, NY. While living in New York she was the

Secretary to the Superintendent of schools on Grand Island, NY, after moving to Florida she was a Surgical Nurse for Venice

Hospital, before becoming caretakers with her husband of the Sharpe-DuPont (Winter Castle) Estate on Boca Grande. She is

survived by her son Clifford E. (Sarah) Vosburgh of Port Charlotte; her brother, Charlie Mosher of Sacramento, CA; her

grandchildren, Nathaniel Vosburgh, SSGT. Clifford (Natasha) Vosburgh, Jr., Jessica Jane Vosburgh and 3 great grandchildren,

Maxwell, Zakary, Isaac Vosburgh. She was predeceased by her husband, Rudolph Eugene Vosburgh, her son Rudolph Vosburgh,

Jr. and her brother, Richard Mosher. Memorial services were private. Memorial donations may be made to TideWell Hospice and

Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34238. Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel is in charge of

arrangements. Interred in Section 12, Site 322 in the Sarasota National Cemetery.

VOSBURGH, Rudolph Eugene Vosburgh

Rudolph Eugene Vosburgh was born May 5, 1930, died Mar. 29, 2001. Interred in Section 12, Site 322 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOSS, Donald Raymond Voss Sr.

Donald Raymond Voss Sr. was born Feb. 25, 1924, died July 16, 2008. Interred in Section 12, Site 941 in the Sarasota National

Cemetery.

VOSSLER, Larry Reuben Vossler

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Larry R. Vossler, age 63, U.S. Navy retired, of Jacksonville, passed away Jan. 27, 2013. He was born Dec. 30, 1949 in Lodi, CA

and had lived in the North Florida area most of his life. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Susan Vossler; 2 sons, Lawrence

S. Vossler (Kristina) & Phillip K. Vossler (Kandie); 6 grandchildren; brother, Anthony P. Tyre; sister, Rebecca S. Schmitt

(Michael) and many other family members. Graveside services will be in Section 7, Site 947 at Jacksonville National Cemetery

with full Navy Honors. Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, 904-387-0055,

VOTAW, Carolyn Rose Votaw

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Carolyn Rose Votaw, age 82, passed away August 19, 2015. Carolyn was born June 8, 1933. Widow of Paul L Votaw. Arrangements

by Eternity Funeral Homes Jacksonville (904) 348-5579. Inurnment in Section 7W, Row B, Site 16 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VOTAW, Paul L. Votaw

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Paul L. Votaw, age 83, passed away on April 24, 2013. Paul was born Sept. 22, 1929. Arrangements by Eternity Funeral Homes

Jacksonville 904-348-5579. Inurnment in Section 7W, Row B, Site 16 in the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

VOUGHT, Dale Grant Vought

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Dale Grant Vought, age 71, Sarasota, FL died at TideWell Hospice House on June 26, 2008 following a courageous battle with

cancer. He was born Jan. 15, 1937, in Johnson City, NY, but moved as a child to Zephyrhills, FL, where he attended Zephyrhills

High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Massachusetts, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and

changed his aspirations to that of being a career missionary. Dale and his wife of 47 years, Anne, worked in Spain with The

Evangelical Alliance Mission until they retired to Sarasota after 35 years of service. Though he had many interests throughout

the years from piloting, motorcycles, handcrafts and coin collecting, his passion was his relationship with his Savior. As this

passion grew, Dale became a missionary church founder, pastor, teacher and author. He is survived by his wife, Anne Blackstock

of Sarasota; and daughter and son-in-law Tina and Eric VanPelt and their three children, Joanna, Matthew and David, who work

in Peru following Dale's example as career missionaries. He is further survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Services at Grace

Baptist Church, with interrment in Section 12, Site 108 in the Sarasota National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made

to Grace Baptist Church Missions Fund for Camp La Joya in Peru.

VRANICH, Daniel Louis Vranich Jr.

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Daniel Louis Vranich Jr. was born 12/26/1947, died 01/4/2000. Inurnment in Section 4, Site 395 in the Jacksonville National

Cemetery.

VUKSO, Raymond J. Vukso

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vukso&pid=155244044&fhid=8477)

Raymond J. Vukso, age 89, of Sarasota died Dec. 22, 2011. He was born Aug. 23, 1922. Private military services will be in Section

6, Site 780 in the Sarasota National Cemetery. National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota, is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his nephews, Martin Johnson, Charles Johnson and Kyle Funk; and niece Rae Ann Johnson.

VUKSO, Roseanne Patricia Vukso

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roe&pid=127448218)

Roseanne Patricia Manning "Roe" Vukso, age 84, of Sarasota died May 17, 2009. Roe was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Ireland to John

and Bridget Manning. As an infant, Roe moved with her parents to Chicago. Later, Roe worked for Ford Motor Company and

moved to Sarasota in 1981 where she worked in medical offices and retired from Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 1996. Survivors

include her husband of more than 50 years, Raymond J. Vukso of Sarasota; her sister, Margaret Scheuerman of San Diego;

numerous nieces and nephews, but namely Rae Ann Johnson of Sarasota, Martin Johnson of Venice and Charles Johnson of

Topeka, KS; and numerous great-nieces and nephews, but namely Kyle Funk of Sarasota and Kathryn Johnson of New York City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TideWell Hospice. A private gathering of family and friends will be

held in her honor. Call John Walker at (941) 586-7548 for more information. Interred in Section 6, Site 780 in the Sarasota

National Cemetery.