James Van Gelder obituary: James Van Gelder's Obituary, Rochester
In Memory Of
James Frederick Van Gelder
1934 - 2019
In Memory Of
James Frederick Van Gelder
1934 - 2019
Passed November 18, 2019 at the age of 85.
Predeceased by his parents, Phyllis & Kenneth;
Survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Mary Jane; children, Vicki Bower, Kelly Van Gelder, & Jim Van Gelder, Chris (Sandy) Turner; grandchildren, Heather (John) Oliveri, Doug(Sam) Mauro, Andrea (Mike) Arena, & Frank Arena; great grandchildren, Jordan, Garrett, Gianluca, Viviana, Luke, Gabriella, Skye, & Walker sisters, Gayle Marshall & Deborah Mizma; nieces & nephew Jay, Kimberlie, & Tara; & other family, & many friends.
James better known as Jim "The Tank" Van Gelder had a great love of playing drums, playing them in many parades. He was a member of the American Legion post 468 as well as the president of the Lion's club & the Veterans of Foreign war. He was also a member of the 40/8 & The Elks Lodge. He was known for having a good time at Barnard Exempt.
Jim served in the Korean War with the US Air Force.
Services will be August 1, 10am at Riverside Cemetery with inurnment following at 11am
Predeceased by his parents, Phyllis & Kenneth;
Survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Mary Jane; children, Vicki Bower, Kelly Van Gelder, & Jim Van Gelder, Chris (Sandy) Turner; grandchildren, Heather (John) Oliveri, Doug(Sam) Mauro, Andrea (Mike) Arena, & Frank Arena; great grandchildren, Jordan, Garrett, Gianluca, Viviana, Luke, Gabriella, Skye, & Walker sisters, Gayle Marshall & Deborah Mizma; nieces & nephew Jay, Kimberlie, & Tara; & other family, & many friends.
James better known as Jim "The Tank" Van Gelder had a great love of playing drums, playing them in many parades. He was a member of the American Legion post 468 as well as the president of the Lion's club & the Veterans of Foreign war. He was also a member of the 40/8 & The Elks Lodge. He was known for having a good time at Barnard Exempt.
Jim served in the Korean War with the US Air Force.
Services will be August 1, 10am at Riverside Cemetery with inurnment following at 11am
Passed November 18, 2019 at the age of 85.
Predeceased by his parents, Phyllis & Kenneth;
Survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Mary Jane; children, Vicki Bower, Kelly Van Gelder, & Jim Van Gelder, Chris (Sandy) Turner; grandchildren, Heather (John) Oliveri, Doug(Sam) Mauro, Andrea (Mike) Arena, & Frank Arena; great grandchildren, Jordan, Garrett, Gianluca, Viviana, Luke, Gabriella, Skye, & Walker sisters, Gayle Marshall & Deborah Mizma; nieces & nephew Jay, Kimberlie, & Tara; & other family, & many friends.
James better known as Jim "The Tank" Van Gelder had a great love of playing drums, playing them in many parades. He was a member of the American Legion post 468 as well as the president of the Lion's club & the Veterans of Foreign war. He was also a member of the 40/8 & The Elks Lodge. He was known for having a good time at Barnard Exempt.
Jim served in the Korean War with the US Air Force.
Services will be August 1, 10am at Riverside Cemetery with inurnment following at 11am
Predeceased by his parents, Phyllis & Kenneth;
Survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Mary Jane; children, Vicki Bower, Kelly Van Gelder, & Jim Van Gelder, Chris (Sandy) Turner; grandchildren, Heather (John) Oliveri, Doug(Sam) Mauro, Andrea (Mike) Arena, & Frank Arena; great grandchildren, Jordan, Garrett, Gianluca, Viviana, Luke, Gabriella, Skye, & Walker sisters, Gayle Marshall & Deborah Mizma; nieces & nephew Jay, Kimberlie, & Tara; & other family, & many friends.
James better known as Jim "The Tank" Van Gelder had a great love of playing drums, playing them in many parades. He was a member of the American Legion post 468 as well as the president of the Lion's club & the Veterans of Foreign war. He was also a member of the 40/8 & The Elks Lodge. He was known for having a good time at Barnard Exempt.
Jim served in the Korean War with the US Air Force.
Services will be August 1, 10am at Riverside Cemetery with inurnment following at 11am
Services & Gatherings
Service
Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10:00am
Riverside Cemetery, Chapel
Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family
Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family