Robert Duane VanZile1 
M, #38382, b. Jan 2, 1939, d. Jan 20, 2014
Family | Theresa Mary Choiniere b. Jul 13, 1944, d. Jan 23, 2015 | |
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| Birth* | Jan 2, 1939 | Robert Duane VanZile was born on Jan 2, 1939 at Tioga, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States .1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1964 | He married Theresa Mary Choiniere circa 1964.1 |
| Death* | Jan 20, 2014 | Robert Duane VanZile died on Jan 20, 2014, at age 75 at Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida, United States.2 |
| Obituary | Jan 21, 2014 | OBITUARY: Robert D. Van Zile Sr., 75, died unexpectedly on January 20, 2014, in Zephyrhills, Florida, where he was spending the winter months. He was a long-term resident of Westmore. "Bob" — a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather — was born in Tioga, Pennsylvania, on January 2, 1939. He was a son of Benjamin and Marjorie (Jones) Van Zile. He grew up in Gang Mills, New York, where he attended Painted Post High School and played sports such as football. He enjoyed all sports, which he passed on to his children. He coached and umpired Little League and the Babe Ruth baseball leagues. He was very knowledgeable about all the rules and regulations for many sports. He also attended many basketball and hockey games with his children at various high schools and at St. Michael's College and the University of Vermont. He enjoyed many years of tent camping with his wife and children across the eastern half of the country. He was always the most enthusiastic person in the bleachers, cheering on his children and grandchildren. The best way to describe him was as a loving, dedicated and supportive "family man." His greatest joy was having his family around him. He also enjoyed all types of fishing, especially with his children and brothers. He would travel great distances just to go fishing. When not fishing, he enjoyed reading. Many people commented on his contagious smile that lit up his face. He took great pride, joy and appreciation in the life he had with his wife of nearly 50 years, his four children and later with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was employed by General Electric and Green Mountain Power prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Theresa; his children: Robert Jr. and his wife, Kelly Van Zile, of Georgia, Tracy and her husband, Bernard Houle, of Irasburg, Suzette and her husband, Alan Garey, of Georgia, and Bradley Van Zile of Westmore; his grandchildren: Rennie, Christian, and Cody Van Zile of Georgia, Erica Houle and her fiancé, Robert Shangraw, of South Burlington, Courtney Bowen and her husband, Billy, of Enosburg Falls, Nicole Garey of St. Albans, and Ethan Garey of Georgia; his step-grandchildren: Morgan and Skylar Gagne of St. Albans, Samantha Houle of North Troy, and Melissia Houle of Barton; his great-grandchildren: Landon Domina, Harrison Shangraw and Jackson Bowen; his brothers: Wesley and his wife, Pat Van Zile, of Warren, Pennsylvania, Eugene and his wife, Marlene Van Zile, of Addison, New York, Benjamin and his wife, Joyce Van Zile, of Millport, New York, Henry and his wife, Linda Van Zile, of South Burlington, and Larry and his wife, Gerrie Van Zile, of Addison; his sisters: Delores Barlow of Brunswick, Georgia, Mary Van Der Mark of Elmira, New York, and Connie and her husband, Kent Greenfield, of Dundee, New York; his sister-in-law Clarabelle and her husband, Robert Jannetti, of Stony Creek, Connecticut; her brothers-in-law: Reynold Choiniere of Newport, and Lionel and his wife, Doris Choiniere, of Louisville, Kentucky; and by multiple nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Benjamin and Marjorie (Jones) Van Zile; his brothers and stepbrothers: Franklin Van Zile, Donald Gardner, Clifford Van Zile, and Donald Van Zile; and by his step-sisters: Clara Sutton and Stella Gardner. In lieu of flowers, if desired, please submit donations to the Salvation Army in your own community. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at the Westmore Community Church on May 17, at 11 a.m., with interment at the Westmore Lake View Cemetery.3 |
| Burial* | Jan 24, 2014 | He was buried on Jan 24, 2014 at Lakeview Cemetery, Westmore, Orleans County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 125477683.4 |