October 8, 1934 - November 8, 2009
Age 75, of Olin Avenue, Perry, died November 8, 2009 at the Wyoming Co. Comm. Hospital in Warsaw.
He was born October 8, 1934 in Warsaw, son of the late Howard E. and Ethel Armendinger Van Allen, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. Mr. Van Allen worked at Borden Milk Co. in Perry, the Village of Perry Department of Public Works, Lapp Insulator in LeRoy and Archway Cookies in Perry. He worked for several years in the maintenance department with Wyoming County Bank and as a mechanic for many years at Klein’s Sunoco in Perry.
Red was a charter member of the Perry Ambulance Co. and a past member of the Perry Fire Department, the Perry Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a past vice president of the Perry Veterans Club. He has served for many years as the president of the Elmwood Cemetery Association in Silver Springs. He enjoyed hunting and was an automobile enthusiast and member of the Wyoming Valley Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Mary Green Van Allen, whom he married on June 2, 1956; his daughter, Cindy (Rick) Bramer of Warsaw; his son, Jim (Charlene) Van Allen of Perry; his grandchildren, Timothy (Jen Fitch) Bramer of Mahopac, NY, Michael (Jessica Stackhouse) Bramer of Perry, Christina (Eric Bernard) Briggs of Perry, Sarah Briggs of Warsaw; his brother, Lewis (Carolyn) Van Allen of Perry; his sister, Maryann (Chuck) Meeth of South Carolina; several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Alice Williams.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday at 1 PM at Elmwood Cemetery, Route 19A, Silver Springs. Memorials may be made to the Perry Veterans Club, 64 Lake St., Perry, NY 14530 or Elmwood Cemetery Association, c/o Joanne Prosser, 4701 Wethersfield Rd., Warsaw, NY 14569. Arrangements are being completed by Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, Warsaw. Online condolences at http://www.robinsonandhackemer.com.
November 13, 2009 : Graveside Service with military honors for Howard E. “Red” Van Allen at Elmwood Cemetery, Route 19A - 1:00 PM - At Elmwood Cemetery, Route 19A, Silver Springs
Nov 23.09 from Jean (Lowden) Sullivan:
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I worked with Red at WYCO and remember what a character he was, we have lots of fun and he was my "buddy" in turning down the heat when my thermostat was exploding. HA My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Nov 21.09 from Brian and Claire Davis:
Rick and Cindy,
Very sorry to hear about "Red". I still think of him every time I see a nice Chevelle. He was a great guy who will be deeply missed by all.
Nov 17.09 from Debbie Marasciulo:
please my deepest sympathy to the family. My grandfather was Charles S. Van Allen who was born in Warsaw. I am curious if Red was related to me. If someone has any information I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you..Debbie
Nov 16.09 from Barry and Sharon True:
Dear VanAllen Family
We were sad to hear of your loss. We were away on vacation. Mr. Van Allen was a dear man. He truly did love his family. I can truly say that Jimmy is a replica of him. We all know that he will be missed but he will always be waiting for you and some day you will meet again. Always remember that your memories are in your heart and will always be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Take Care
Sharon and Barry True and family.
Nov 12.09 from yvonne kelso:
Hi Mary and Family,
I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. It is never quite easy to let someone go, but we have to have faith in knowing that he is in a better place and someday we will all be together. God Bless you and your family and may Howard rest in peace.
Love
Yvonne Scheuing Kelso
Nov 12.09 from The Uptegroves:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Uptegroves
Nov 12.09 from Joan Allenbrandt, Phyllis Green's sister.:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I remember going to Howard and Mary's house a few times with Phyllis and Ron. It is so hard to lose a loved one. I sure you all will have many memories of Howard to hang on too. Just know that he is up there with Ron and Phyllis and all his friends and other family members looking down at us all. I can hear Ron now saying " what the hell are you doing up here Howard." And Phyllis trying to get all the news and updates about the family.May you all find peace and comfort with each other to get you through this difficult time. Take Care.
Nov 11.09 from Dale&Sharon; Rissinger:
He was a wonderful man and friend.We will miss him dearly.
Nov 10.09 from Donna Forsyth:
Dear VanAllen family,so sorry to hear about your loss,you will always have your memories
Nov 10.09 from Fred Witkowski:
Proud to have known you Howard !
RIP