Charles VanNiel obituary: Charles VanNiel's Obituary, Rochester

In Memory Of
Charles VanNiel
1932 - 2018

Obituary photo of Charles VanNiel, Rochester-NY
Obituary photo of Charles VanNiel, Rochester-NY

In Memory Of
Charles VanNiel
1932 - 2018

Greece, NY
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Predeceased by his Sister; Janet.

Survived by his life long partner; Anna Kaminski. Sons; Michael (Lesley Dipinto) Kaminski.
Steven (Pamela Lincoln) Kaminski. Daughter; Karen Doran. 3 Grandchildren; Jared, Lisa Ann, Ryleigh. Beloved grand pets; Bailey, Gemma, Coco.

Charles was a long time member of The Kiwanis Club, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 52. Recipient of The 2010 Greece Chamber of Commerce Senior Citizen of the Year. Charles completed the Citizen's Police Academy 30 hour Course, A proud Veteran and Dental Technician of The United States Air Force of The Korean War.

Charles helped with The March of Dimes and Special Olympics and was the chairman of the Peanut Day, which raises money for disadvantaged children. He served as vice president of the Greece Senior Council, he worked for Al Sigil Center and continued to work with disabled children through the fishing derby through Kiwanis. He was a member of The Silver Sneakers a division of the YMCA Northwest. Charles was very active in his senior years, helping many people he met. He will be sadly missed especially his generosity and kindness he gave to his community.

Family will receive friends 1-3pm, Sunday October 21, 2018 at Newcomer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. (corner of Long Pond Rd.) Funeral services will follow visitation in the chapel of the funeral home at 3pm, Pastor David Parker officiating.

Interment will be held privately in Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to The Al Sigl Center Rochester at: https://www.alsigl.org/donate/ or mail to: Al Sigl Community of Agencies, 1000 Elmwood Ave Ste 300, Rochester, NY 14620. Or to The Special Olympics at: https://give.specialolympics.org/ in memory of Charles.


Greece, NY
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Predeceased by his Sister; Janet.

Survived by his life long partner; Anna Kaminski. Sons; Michael (Lesley Dipinto) Kaminski.
Steven (Pamela Lincoln) Kaminski. Daughter; Karen Doran. 3 Grandchildren; Jared, Lisa Ann, Ryleigh. Beloved grand pets; Bailey, Gemma, Coco.

Charles was a long time member of The Kiwanis Club, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 52. Recipient of The 2010 Greece Chamber of Commerce Senior Citizen of the Year. Charles completed the Citizen's Police Academy 30 hour Course, A proud Veteran and Dental Technician of The United States Air Force of The Korean War.

Charles helped with The March of Dimes and Special Olympics and was the chairman of the Peanut Day, which raises money for disadvantaged children. He served as vice president of the Greece Senior Council, he worked for Al Sigil Center and continued to work with disabled children through the fishing derby through Kiwanis. He was a member of The Silver Sneakers a division of the YMCA Northwest. Charles was very active in his senior years, helping many people he met. He will be sadly missed especially his generosity and kindness he gave to his community.

Family will receive friends 1-3pm, Sunday October 21, 2018 at Newcomer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. (corner of Long Pond Rd.) Funeral services will follow visitation in the chapel of the funeral home at 3pm, Pastor David Parker officiating.

Interment will be held privately in Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to The Al Sigl Center Rochester at: https://www.alsigl.org/donate/ or mail to: Al Sigl Community of Agencies, 1000 Elmwood Ave Ste 300, Rochester, NY 14620. Or to The Special Olympics at: https://give.specialolympics.org/ in memory of Charles.


Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
2636 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14626
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Service

Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 3:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
2636 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14626
Directions & Map

Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family

Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family

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