Joe (Johan) Van Rooijen, formerIy of Seaforth passed away peacefuIIy at McNaIIy House hospice in Grimsby on Saturday, August 16, 2014, with his famiIy at his side. Joe was 66. AIthough he was born in HoIIand and immigrated to Canada in 1951, he aIways feIt Seaforth was his home. He Iived in many pIaces with his career with the Toronto Dominion Bank but it was his memories of growing up near Roxboro that kept his heart here.
Joe is survived by his much Ioved son, Peter and Aillson of St. Catharines. They wiII ceIebrate their marriage on Friday, August 22, 2014.
AIso survived by Peters mother, Ruth (GorwiII) of Brockville, his brother John (Ann) of Ancaster, sisters Sharon Verhoef of CIinton and Janneke (Jim) Murray of Seaforth. He wiII be missed by his best friend Diane Brennan and his beIoved retriever Casey. Predeceased by his parents, Hank and Joan Van Rooijen, a younger brother GeraId and his brother-in-Iaw Arie Verhoef.
At Joes request there wiII be no visitation but an outdoor funeraI service wiII be heId on Tuesday, August 19th, at MaitIand Bank Cemetery, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Henry Huberts officiating. A reception wiII foIIow at the Murray Farm at 44175 Bridge Road. FuneraI arrangements entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390.
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Carm Martire
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. We were neighbours on the 9th floor at the Shoreliner and always found Joe and his trusty companion Casey to be wonderful neighbours. My sympathies to the family and loved ones.
Jean McFeely
Thinking of you Peter, Allison and Ruth during this time.
May he finally be at peace.
Much love,
Jean, Rob and family
Janet O&&single&&Meara
Dear Peter, My sincere condolences on the sad news of your father.
Yvonne and Biff Tuplin
To my dear friend Diane; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and to all Joe&&single&&s family during this sad time.
Carrie and Kevin
Dear the Van Rooijen Family, We met Joe and Peter about a month ago at the McNally House. The guys bonded over cars. We were sadden to hear of Joe&&single&&s passing. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Liz & Bob Reid
Janneke and Jim and family, sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
Valerie
Goodbye dear Joe, knew you for a short time, you were such a gentle man and we loved getting to know you at Sun n Fun walking your dog, who was your companion and faithful friend. We know you are now pain free and rejoicing with The Lord . Our prayers and loving thoughts are with your family. Ian and Val
Helen Sweet
My thoughts & prayers are with the family. Joe was a great man. We were neighbors at the Shoreliner, in Stoney Creek. R.I.P.
Harry Robb
We were neighbors of Joe in the Shoreliner in Stoney Creek. We were so sorry to hear of his passing and our sympathy goes out to Diane and all the family. I have Joes 1980 VW Rabbit which has been restored to new condition, driven regularly and we think of him often. Rest in peace Joe
Ken and Shirley McLean
To the Van Rooijen: Please accept our sincere sympathy with the passing of your dear brother Joe. Ken and Shirley McLean
maureen telford
IT WAS A PLEASURE TO MEET JOE AND HELP WITH HIS MEALS.
ENJOYED MEETING SOME OF FAMILY TOO
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME
BLESSINGS MAUREEN (KITCHEN VOLUNTEER ON FRIDAY DINNER AT MCNALLY HOUSE)
Gary & Shirley MacRae
Our thoughts and prayers are with Peter, Allyson and Diane. We will miss Joe.
He was a good neighbour. God Bless!
Gary and Shirley
Henk and Emily van der Velde
Dear van Rooijen family. The name rang a bell and if his brother John was the TD Bank manager in Downtown Hamilton it&&single&&s the right family. Either way we offer our sincere condolences.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Ann
Carolanne Doig
Janneke and family I am very sorry to hear of your loss.