OBIT: Jack VANYO, 1997, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ VANYO Jack Vanyo, 79, Lauderdale-bythe-Sea, Fla., formerly of Johnstown, died Nov. 21, 1997, at home. Born Aug. 9, 1918, in Garfield, N.J. Preceded in death by son, John J. Vanyo Jr. Survived by wife of 56 years, the former Louise Marzitelli; children: Robert, married to the former Barbara Francis, Somerset; Patricia Louise, Camp Hill; grandchildren: Courtney, Fletcher, Drew and Tucker Vanyo; Heather and Evan Williams; also sister, Noreen Schatz, North Carolina. World War II Navy veteran. Co-founder of Vanyo Inc., a wholesale distribution company selling to electric utilities throughout the 14 northeastern states. Served as president of Greater Johnstown Golf Association for 25 years. Former member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Msgr. Thomas K. Mabon. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Duca Funeral Home Inc., Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown. Entombment. Grandview Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Summers Best Two Weeks, Box 299, Boswell RD 2, Pa. 15531 in his memory. Jack was everyone's friend. Daily American, November 24, 1997 [V0051]