Gary William Van Hoesen
Gary William Van Hoesen of Riverhead, formerly of Quogue and Westhampton Beach, died at his home on March 9 after a long battle with cancer. He was 64.
Born at Southampton Hospital on February 17, 1949, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Buena Vista College in Iowa. He served as a specialist in the U.S. Army for two years, from 1970 to 1972. He worked as a bartender at Cliff’s Rendezvous, the Elks Lodge and the American Legion.
Fond of visiting with friends, he was a member of the Elks Club, the American Legion and the Association of Good Fellows.
Mr. Van Hoesen was predeceased by his parents, Irene Van Hoesen-Henry and Griffith Van Hoesen and a twin brother, Griffith Van Hoesen. He is survived by his wife, Sheri McCormick Van Hoesen of Riverhead; two daughters, Christy Salerno of East Quogue and Corinne Arrasate of Westhampton Beach; a sons, Scott Van Hoesen of Florida; two sisters, Holly McCarthy of Manhasset and Jean Van Hoesen of Quogue; and seven grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead on March 13.
Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice, Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.
on Mar 11, 2013