"Johnny, we love you and miss you very much. When I make my spaghetti dinners I'll be thinking of you."
In loving memory of
John Joseph Lewis
December 4, 1943 - March 9, 2009
John Joseph Lewis, 65, of O'Neil Street, Kingston, NY, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born December 4, 1943 in Kingston, NY to Eleanor (Banks) Vedder and the late John Vedder.
John was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1963; he had attended Ulster County Community College. He had been a purchasing agent for Beecham Pharmaceutical in Piscataway, New Jersey and had been a claims adjustor for several health insurance companies. He liked to travel, was active with the Kingston High School reunion committee, enjoyed singing and had been a member of several choral groups including the Tampa Bay Chorus.
In addition mother, he is survived by his former wife, Suzanne P. Lewis, Largo, FL, brothers Joseph Vedder, Kingston, NY, William Vedder, Kingston, Albert Vedder, Kingston, Donald Vedder, Kingston, Thomas Vedder, Kingston, Daniel Vedder, Port Ewen, sisters Patricia Dallies, Kingston, Kathy Russell, Kingston, Doreen Comerford, Virginia, Terri Peppard, Kingston, many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Robert Vedder, Sr..
Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, where services will be held on Friday at 2:00 pm. Friends may call on Friday from 1 - 2 pm
The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 95 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY 12401. Light a candle in memory of John at www.KeyserFuneralService.com.
Tributes
"John, in the short time i knew you. you were always a fun and caring guy. i will miss you. "
"To John from a classmate and friend I light this candle"
"John we always enjoyed being with you when we visited. We will miss you being around to brighten up the party. We love you and we will miss you. Aunt Charlotte & Uncle Joe"
"My cousin, my friend, we sure had a lot of fun together over the years. When I think of you I will remember dancing the monkey at a sweet sixteen party (I don't remember who's party) freezing at gasparilla, Derby Lane and the entertainment you provided at Kristen's wedding. If you were there fun would follow:) "
"John was the life of all the parties. He knew how to have FUN! We'll miss you big brother."
"Your time with us was too short "Uncle Johnny". Wish we had more time with you in our lives but the moments we did share are forever treasured. R I P Love "Aunt Colette""
"Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time."
"May you rest in peace in God's eternal care and sing joyously in His heavenly choir above. "
"Remembering all the good times we had growing up. I remember you singing at our wedding. I'll always remember when you dedicated a song to me at Church it was special I Love you forever"
"a lifetime of warm memories!"
"John we love you and we will miss you!"
"May you rest in peace....Prayers and thoughts are with my family, wish we could be there with you. Uncle Johnny you will be missed, you always made us laugh. Love you....Lisa, Mike, Jessica & Dallas"
"So many wonderful thoughts of John and so many memories. Our friendship endured for over 20 years and we were like brothers in so many ways. My life is saddened by his passing, but forever greatful that he is no longer in pain and can continue his wonderful singing in the presence of the Lord. Thank you John, for your passion, friendship and your love all these many years. God Bless You! "
" Our Second World There's a place up in the sky filled with people we love. It's up where angels fly, it's the heavens up above. The home of our second world where we will all meet again. So we must remember that our lives never really end. So when you feel sad and blue and you think you lost all hope, your loved ones somewhere new, and there's loved ones here to help you cope."
"This is for one of the best cousins any body could ask for. Thanks John for all the good times,joy and laughs you provided us -you will be sadly missed.We are happy to know you will be waiting for us in our etenal home with the Lord [Where I am sure you will be helping Jesus with a party of some sort.I love you and I will miss you. "
"We're so sorry we didn't have more time with Uncle Johnny. We loved him from the first time our families met. Our condolences to his family. Love, Denise and Dennis Kelleher "
"John, Remembering your love, your laughter, your smile, and your joy in living. Love leaves a memory that no one can take away. The world has been made a better place, because you were here. You are never gone as long as you are remembered. Love, Suzanne"
"i know we always didnt get along but you still was my uncle.... and when times was tough i was there for you in anyway i could be... i was at your bed side everyday at the end and i watch the lord take you home to have a party with poppie ,uncle bobby you will be sadly missed ..i love you uncle johnny ....."
"we knew jon from orlando , as Dan Carey's friend ,had some great get togethers . always a good time and great memories.he will be missed"
"John, We will never forget you!You will always be at the party with us, in our thoughts and stories. Love Brenda "
"Uncle Johnny, We can not believe you are gone and there is in an empty place in our hearts. The memories we had together were priceless. From all our trips to the city to all our family gatherings. We will miss you terribly. We will cherish you forever and we know you are the life of the party up in heaven. Love you "
"A valued member of our family is gone but will never be forgotten. We love you Uncle Johnny and you will be forever in our hearts. "
"John, I hardly knew the quiet you in high school, but I sure loved the outgoing, fun-loving, laugh-a-minute you who greeted me at our 40th reunion, and who continued to be my friend ever since. It was so good to finally see you as you. But now you're quiet again, your vibrancy has been stilled, and the laughs are in the past. All that I'm left with are memories of a man who enriched the world merely by being here. I'm so sorry that now I can only miss you instead of enjoy you. Rest in peace, Dear John. Rob"
"John will fondly be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He was a very sensitive and caring man who had the ability to light a room. John's deep devotion to the KHS Class of l963 was evident by his enthusiastic willingness and hard work serving on the class reunion committee. John will be extremely missed as a classmate and most of all as a true friend. May God's peace be with you."
"Friends are the most important part of your life. Treasure the tears, treasure the laughter, but most importantly, treasure the memories. - Dave Brenner Thanks for the laughter and the memories. I will miss you."