Obituary of John Vincent Van Voorhis

John Vincent Van Voorhis, 73, passed away on December 13, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Wappingers Falls on January 19, 1943, he was the son of the late John “Jack” Van Voorhis and Virginia Hoyt Van Voorhis. On April 14, 1963, he married Gloria Jean Hauver, who survives at home. John served in the United States Army and was retired from IBM in Poughkeepsie after over 30 years of employment. He spent the last 20 years dedicating his services to the American Legion, fulfilling many different positions from treasurer to Commander of Post 1302. John was a wonderful storyteller who could always make you laugh. He had a story or joke for every situation and was quite the entertainer. He had a wealth of knowledge of just about everything. He enjoyed many sports throughout his life and was instrumental in founding the first Dutchess County Girls softball league. John was a loving and caring person who treasured his family and friends above all. He had a love of nature, gardening, music and reading, even writing short stories and poetry of his own. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Kelly (Bob) Smisko, his son Vincent (Deanna) Van Voorhis, his grandchildren Sarah (Timothy) Wolven, Amy (Lyron) Smisko, Molly (Don) Smisko, Vincent Van Voorhis, Colin Van Voorhis, and two great-grandchildren, Autumn and Wyatt. He is also survived by his sisters Lynn (Tom) Polakowski, Karen Plum, brothers Raymond Van Voorhis, Patrick (Martha) Van Voorhis, Michael Van Voorhis, Robert (Linda) Montague, and several nieces and nephews. In addition, he is survived by Priscilla Sumislaski and Elaine Johnsen, who he considered his own daughters. Calling hours will be held on Sunday December 18, 2016 from 2pm to 6pm at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. Funeral services will be held at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Community Mausoleum 11am on Monday December 19, 2016 . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 1302, Overrocker Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. If you would like to leave an online condolence please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com