Vanderhoef, Howard 'Kent' b. 20 Apr 1922 Corning, Steuben, New York, USA d. 26 Aug 2012 Nyack, Rockland, New York, USA: WETZEL Extended Family & More

Vanderhoef, Howard 'Kent'

1922 - 2012 (90 years)

Name	Vanderhoef, Howard 'Kent' [1, 2]
Birth	20 Apr 1922	Corning, Steuben, New York, USA [1, 2]
Gender	Male
Residence	1 Jun 1925	Corning, Steuben, New York, USA [2]
Residence	1930	Bath, Steuben, New York, USA [2]
Graduation	Abt May 1942	Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA
	Colgate University
World War II	Between 1943 and 1946
	During World War II, he was an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1943-1946 and served as Commanding Officer - USPC1 192 in 1945-46.
_EMPLOY	1943	West Haverstraw, Rockland, New York, USA
	joined Kay Fries Chemicals ... as a Research Chemist in 1943.
SAR	4 Jun 1968 [1]
	Age: 46 # 96985 NYS# 10215. Howard Kent Vanderhoef, applicant. Samuel Wall, ancestor.
	20201027HAv- Ethel Jessop in the U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 applicant: Howard Kent Vanderhoef Age: 46 # 96985 NYS# 10215. Howard Kent Vanderhoef, applicant. Samuel Wall, ancestor. desc of: Samuel Wall Name: Ethel Jessop Birth: 28 Mar 1893 Rhode Island Death: Rhode Island SAR: 96985 NYS: 10215 Role: Ancestor Date: 4 Jun 1968 Father: Robert Erwin Jessop Mother: Allie Van Demark Spouse: W Howard Vanderhoef Children: Howard Kent Vanderhoef Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls. National Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Death	26 Aug 2012	Nyack, Rockland, New York, USA [2]
	__________ 20201027HAv- Obituary for H. KENT VANDERHOEF, 1922-2012 (Aged 90) CLIPPED FROM The Journal News White Plains, New York 29 Aug 2012, Wed • Page A11 BYwetzupdoc · 27 Oktober 2020 VANDERHOEF, H. KENT H. Kent Vanderhoef, age 90, a longtime resident of Rockland County since 1943 died peacefully in Nyack on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Kent was born April 20, 1922 in Corning, NY. He graduated from Colgate University in 1942 and joined Kay Fries Chemicals in West Haverstraw as a Research Chemist in 1943. During World War II, he was an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1943-1946 and served as Commanding Officer - USPC1 192 in 1945-46. Following the war, he married artist Jerre Vanderhoef in Los Angeles. Coming back to Rockland County, he returned to Kay Fries where he remained for 40 years, retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. During his long career, Kent also became very involved in corporate and civic affairs in Rockland County. He was Chairman of the Board of Orange and Rockland Utilities from 1993-1998 and Chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen -Rockland County Unit. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Nyack Hospital, The United Way of Rockland County, Blauvelt Civic Association and the Upper Nyack Tennis Club. He served as a Director on the boards of United Water Resources, Ford Products, the Bank of New York's Northern Division Advisory Board, Empire National Bank, Rockland County Association, Rockland County Future Inc., Rockland Country Club Foundation, the Nyack Hospital Foundation, the Alliance of Chemical Industries of New York State and Chemical Manufacturers Association. Kent was very active in the Blauvelt Lions Club. He also was a member of the Rockland County Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board and in 1975 received the Distinguished Citizen Award. An avid tennis player and golfer, he was a longstanding member of Rockland Country Club, serving as President of Rockland Country Club from 1967-68 and the Tri-County Golf Association in 1971. An accomplished violinist, Kent was a member of the Rockland Symphony. Kent is survived by - his son C. Scott Vanderhoef of Blauvelt, his daughters, - Megan, - Kimberly and - Erin and his sons - Christopher and - Robert, and - daughter in law Colleen; and - his daughter Carole Vanderhoef Banks of Jacksonville FL, - her daughters Lindsay and Lauren, - son in law George Banks and - great grandson, Theoren. Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, 11am at Greenbush Presbyterian Church in Blauvelt with a private family burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kent's name to Greenbush Presbyterian Church, 614 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913. Moritz Funeral Home 98 Route 303 South Tappan, NY 10983 (845) 359-0890 www.moritzfh.net Clipping location on The Journal News page A11 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 27 Oktober 2020 CLIPPED FROM The Journal News White Plains, New York 29 Aug 2012, Wed • Page A11 BYwetzupdoc · 27 Oktober 2020 age 90. longtime resident of Rockland County since 1943 died peacefully in Nyack on Sunday, August 26, 2012.
Obituary	29 Aug 2012	White Plains, Westchester, New York, USA [3]
	The Journal News, Wednesday, p.A11
	20201027HAv- Obituary for H. KENT VANDERHOEF, 1922-2012 (Aged 90) CLIPPED FROM The Journal News White Plains, New York 29 Aug 2012, Wed • Page A11 BYwetzupdoc · 27 Oktober 2020 VANDERHOEF, H. KENT H. Kent Vanderhoef, age 90, a longtime resident of Rockland County since 1943 died peacefully in Nyack on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Kent was born April 20, 1922 in Corning, NY. He graduated from Colgate University in 1942 and joined Kay Fries Chemicals in West Haverstraw as a Research Chemist in 1943. During World War II, he was an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1943-1946 and served as Commanding Officer - USPC1 192 in 1945-46. Following the war, he married artist Jerre Vanderhoef in Los Angeles. Coming back to Rockland County, he returned to Kay Fries where he remained for 40 years, retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. During his long career, Kent also became very involved in corporate and civic affairs in Rockland County. He was Chairman of the Board of Orange and Rockland Utilities from 1993-1998 and Chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen -Rockland County Unit. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Nyack Hospital, The United Way of Rockland County, Blauvelt Civic Association and the Upper Nyack Tennis Club. He served as a Director on the boards of United Water Resources, Ford Products, the Bank of New York's Northern Division Advisory Board, Empire National Bank, Rockland County Association, Rockland County Future Inc., Rockland Country Club Foundation, the Nyack Hospital Foundation, the Alliance of Chemical Industries of New York State and Chemical Manufacturers Association. Kent was very active in the Blauvelt Lions Club. He also was a member of the Rockland County Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board and in 1975 received the Distinguished Citizen Award. An avid tennis player and golfer, he was a longstanding member of Rockland Country Club, serving as President of Rockland Country Club from 1967-68 and the Tri-County Golf Association in 1971. An accomplished violinist, Kent was a member of the Rockland Symphony. Kent is survived by - his son C. Scott Vanderhoef of Blauvelt, his daughters, - Megan, - Kimberly and - Erin and his sons - Christopher and - Robert, and - daughter in law Colleen; and - his daughter Carole Vanderhoef Banks of Jacksonville FL, - her daughters Lindsay and Lauren, - son in law George Banks and - great grandson, Theoren. Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, 11am at Greenbush Presbyterian Church in Blauvelt with a private family burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kent's name to Greenbush Presbyterian Church, 614 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913. Moritz Funeral Home 98 Route 303 South Tappan, NY 10983 (845) 359-0890 www.moritzfh.net Clipping location on The Journal News page A11 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 27 Oktober 2020 CLIPPED FROM The Journal News White Plains, New York 29 Aug 2012, Wed • Page A11 BYwetzupdoc · 27 Oktober 2020
FSID	GGRN-985
Person ID	I82664	WetzelAncestry

Father	Vanderhoef, William Howard, b. 16 Dec 1894, Corning, Steuben, New York, USA d. 16 Jun 1976, Hamburg, Erie, New York, USA (Age 81 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Jessup, Ethel Mildred, b. 28 Mar 1893, Rhode Island, USA d. 31 Oct 1981, Hamburg, Erie, New York, USA (Age 88 years)
Relationship	natural
Marriage	21 Jul 1920	Steuben County, New York, USA [2]
Family ID	F51489	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family McKnight, Jerralee, b. 30 Jun 1921, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA d. 24 Feb 2008 (Age 86 years)

Marriage 21 May 1946 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA [1]

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Legacy
Published in The Journal News on Feb. 26, 2008.

JERRALEE M. VANDERHOEF
Jerralee 'Jerre' McKnight Vanderhoef, age 86, a longtime resident of Rockland County, since 1946 died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 24, 2008.
Jerre was born June 30, 1921 in Los Angeles, CA.
She went to school there, finishing her education as an artist at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. As a local artist, she was identified primarily with watercolor landscapes of Rockland County and the Hudson Valley area, which she has been painting since the early 1950's. Although she has done many oil portraits, her favorite subject was painting the countryside and historical landmarks. Jerre taught landscape and still-life painting for a number of years at the Rockland Center for the Arts. She has many paintings in private collections throughout the country and has exhibited in both one-woman and group shows. She was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Rockland Center for the Arts and served as secretary, vice president and chairman at various times.
Jerre is survived by her husband of 62 years, H. Kent Vanderhoef. She is survived by
- her son C. Scott Vanderhoef of Blauvelt,
his daughters,
- Megan,
- Kimberly and
- Erin and
his sons,
- Christopher and
- Robert, and
- daughter-in-law, Colleen;
- and her daughter S. Carole Vanderhoef Banks of Jacksonville, FL,
her daughters,
- Lindsay and
- Lauren, and
- son-in-law, George Banks.
A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 10 am, at the Greenbush Presbyterian Church in Blauvelt with
- burial to follow at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday, 7-9 pm and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. Memorial contributions may be made in Jerre's name to a charity of one's choice.

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Published in The Journal News on Feb. 26, 2008.
Following the war, he married artist Jerre (McKnight) Vanderhoef in Los Angeles. Jerre is survived by her husband of 62 years, H. Kent Vanderhoef.

Children

	1. Vanderhoef, C.S. Hon
	2. Vanderhoef, S.C.

Family ID F51488 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Event Map

	Birth - 20 Apr 1922 - Corning, Steuben, New York, USA
	Residence - 1 Jun 1925 - Corning, Steuben, New York, USA
	Residence - 1930 - Bath, Steuben, New York, USA
	Graduation - Colgate University - Abt May 1942 - Hamilton, Madison, New York, USA
	_EMPLOY - joined Kay Fries Chemicals ... as a Research Chemist in 1943. - 1943 - West Haverstraw, Rockland, New York, USA
	Marriage - 21 May 1946 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
	Death - 26 Aug 2012 - Nyack, Rockland, New York, USA
	Obituary - The Journal News, Wednesday, p.A11 - 29 Aug 2012 - White Plains, Westchester, New York, USA

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VANDERHOEF, H. KENT
H. Kent Vanderhoef, age 90, a longtime resident of Rockland County since 1943 died peacefully in Nyack on Sunday, August 26, 2012.
Kent was born April 20, 1922 in Corning, NY.
He graduated from Colgate University in 1942 and joined Kay Fries Chemicals in West Haverstraw as a Research Chemist in 1943.
During World War II, he was an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1943-1946 and served as Commanding Officer - USPC1 192 in 1945-46.
Following the war, he married artist Jerre Vanderhoef in Los Angeles.
Coming back to Rockland County, he returned to Kay Fries where he remained for 40 years, retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
During his long career, Kent also became very involved in corporate and civic affairs in Rockland County. He was Chairman of the Board of Orange and Rockland Utilities from 1993-1998 and Chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen -Rockland County Unit. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Nyack Hospital, The United Way of Rockland County, Blauvelt Civic Association and the Upper Nyack Tennis Club. He served as a Director on the boards of United Water Resources, Ford Products, the Bank of New York's Northern Division Advisory Board, Empire National Bank, Rockland County Association, Rockland County Future Inc., Rockland Country Club Foundation, the Nyack Hospital Foundation, the Alliance of Chemical Industries of New York State and Chemical Manufacturers Association.
Kent was very active in the Blauvelt Lions Club. He also was a member of the Rockland County Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board and in 1975 received the Distinguished Citizen Award. An avid tennis player and golfer, he was a longstanding member of Rockland Country Club, serving as President of Rockland Country Club from 1967-68 and the Tri-County Golf Association in 1971. An accomplished violinist, Kent was a member of the Rockland Symphony.
Kent is survived by
- his son C. Scott Vanderhoef of Blauvelt,
his daughters,
- Megan,
- Kimberly and
- Erin
and his sons
- Christopher and
- Robert, and
- daughter in law Colleen; and
- his daughter Carole Vanderhoef Banks of Jacksonville FL,
- her daughters Lindsay and Lauren,
- son in law George Banks and
- great grandson, Theoren.
Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, 11am at Greenbush Presbyterian Church in Blauvelt with a private family burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kent's name to Greenbush Presbyterian Church, 614 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913.
Moritz Funeral Home
98 Route 303 South
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 359-0890
www.moritzfh.net

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Sources

[S2011] Ancestry.com, U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), Vanderhoef, Howard Kent applicant.
Record for Ethel Jessop (19) facts
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Record for Spencer Hall Jessop (20) facts ..... (36)
Record for Coggeshall Wall (20) facts ............ (53)

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Ethel Jessop in the U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
# 96985 NYS# 10215. Howard Kent Vanderhoef, applicant. Samuel Wall, ancestor.
applicant: Howard Kent Vanderhoef
desc of: Samuel Wall
Name: Ethel Jessop
Birth: 28 Mar 1893
Rhode Island
Death: Rhode Island
SAR: 96985
NYS: 10215
Role: Ancestor
Date: 4 Jun 1968
Father: Robert Erwin Jessop
Mother: Allie Van Demark
Spouse: W Howard Vanderhoef
Children: Howard Kent Vanderhoef

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Record for Spencer Hall Jessop (20) facts
Name: Spencer Hall Jessop
Birth: 22 Jun 1830
Rhode Island
Death: 20 Sep 1903
Rhode Island
SAR: 96985
NYS: 10215
Role: Ancestor
Application Date: 4 Jun 1968
Father: Edward Jessop
Mother: Charlotte Well
Spouse: Marie Heckman
Children: Robert Erwin Jessop

Name: Charlotte Well
Birth: 1808
Rhode Island
Death: 1893
Rhode Island
SAR: 96985
NYS: 10215
Role: Ancestor
Application Date: 4 Jun 1968
Father: Coggeshall Wall
Mother: Elizabeth Rouse
Spouse: Edward Jessop
Children: Spencer Hall Jessop

Record for Coggeshall Wall (20) facts
Name: Coggeshall Wall
Birth: 1764
Rhode Island
Death: Jul 1826
Rhode Island
SAR: 96985
NYS: 10215
Role: Ancestor
Date: 4 Jun 1968
Father: Samuel Wall
Mother: Elizabeth Coggeshall
Spouse: Elizabeth Rouse
Children: Charlotte Well

Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Original data: Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution

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Record for William Howard Vanderhoef (70) facts
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William Howard Vanderhoef 1894-1976
BIRTH 16 DEC 1894 • Steuben County, New York, USA
DEATH 16 JUN 1976 • Hamburg, Erie, New York, USA
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Valerie Jean Vanderhoef 1924-1991
BIRTH 16 MAR 1924 • Corning , Steuben, New York, USA
DEATH 7 SEP 1991

Record for William Howard Vanderhoef (70) facts
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William Howard Vanderhoef 1894-1976
BIRTH 16 DEC 1894 • Steuben County, New York, USA
DEATH 16 JUN 1976 • Hamburg, Erie, New York, USA
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Valerie Jean Vanderhoef 1924-1991
BIRTH 16 MAR 1924 • Corning , Steuben, New York, USA
DEATH 7 SEP 1991

Cornelia Nellie Hungerford 1853-1887
BIRTH 1853 • Hornby, Steuben County, New York
DEATH 1887
dau
Jennie M. Vanderhorf 1878-1938
BIRTH JUN 1878 • New York
DEATH 4 FEB 1938 • Corning, Steuben, NY

Hendrickson Vanderhoef 1829-1892
BIRTH ABT 1829 • New York
DEATH 9 JUL 1892 • Corning, New York, USA
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Marriage
24 July 1849 • Painted Post, Steuben, New York, USA
Hendrickson Vanderhoef (1829-1892)
1 Source
Lydia Erway 1827-1910
BIRTH 10 JAN 1827 • Elmira, Chemung, NY
DEATH 07 DECEMBER 1910 • Corning, Steuben Co., New York, USA

[S2396] newspapers.com, 2012-08-29. H. Kent Vanderhoef, Obituary for H. KENT VANDERHOEF, 1922-2012 (Aged 90). The Journal News, White Plains, New York 29 Aug 2012, Wed • P.A11.
H. Kent Vanderhoef obit (1) fact
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VANDERHOEF, H. KENT
H. Kent Vanderhoef, age 90, a longtime resident of Rockland County since 1943 died peacefully in Nyack on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Kent was born April 20, 1922 in Corning, NY. He graduated from Colgate University in 1942 and joined Kay Fries Chemicals in West Haverstraw as a Research Chemist in 1943. During World War II, he was an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1943-1946 and served as Commanding Officer - USPC1 192 in 1945-46. Following the war, he married artist Jerre Vanderhoef in Los Angeles. Coming back to Rockland County, he returned to Kay Fries where he remained for 40 years, retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
During his long career, Kent also became very involved in corporate and civic affairs in Rockland County. He was Chairman of the Board of Orange and Rockland Utilities from 1993-1998 and Chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen -Rockland County Unit. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Nyack Hospital, The United Way of Rockland County, Blauvelt Civic Association and the Upper Nyack Tennis Club. He served as a Director on the boards of United Water Resources, Ford Products, the Bank of New York's Northern Division Advisory Board, Empire National Bank, Rockland County Association, Rockland County Future Inc., Rockland Country Club Foundation, the Nyack Hospital Foundation, the Alliance of Chemical Industries of New York State and Chemical Manufacturers Association.
Kent was very active in the Blauvelt Lions Club. He also was a member of the Rockland County Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board and in 1975 received the Distinguished Citizen Award. An avid tennis player and golfer, he was a longstanding member of Rockland Country Club, serving as President of Rockland Country Club from 1967-68 and the Tri-County Golf Association in 1971. An accomplished violinist, Kent was a member of the Rockland Symphony.
Kent is survived by his son C. Scott Vanderhoef of Blauvelt, his daughters, Megan, Kimberly and Erin and his sons Christopher and Robert, and daughter in law Colleen; and his daughter Carole Vanderhoef Banks of Jacksonville FL, her daughters Lindsay and Lauren, son in law George Banks and great grandson, Theoren.
Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, 11am at Greenbush Presbyterian Church in Blauvelt with a private family burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kent's name to Greenbush Presbyterian Church, 614 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913.
Moritz Funeral Home
98 Route 303 South
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 359-0890
www.moritzfh.net

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VANDERHOEF, H. KENT
H. Kent Vanderhoef, age 90, a longtime resident of Rockland County since 1943 died peacefully in Nyack on Sunday, August 26, 2012.
Kent was born April 20, 1922 in Corning, NY.
He graduated from Colgate University in 1942 and joined Kay Fries Chemicals in West Haverstraw as a Research Chemist in 1943.
During World War II, he was an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1943-1946 and served as Commanding Officer - USPC1 192 in 1945-46.
Following the war, he married artist Jerre Vanderhoef in Los Angeles.
Coming back to Rockland County, he returned to Kay Fries where he remained for 40 years, retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
During his long career, Kent also became very involved in corporate and civic affairs in Rockland County. He was Chairman of the Board of Orange and Rockland Utilities from 1993-1998 and Chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen -Rockland County Unit. He was President of the Board of Trustees of Nyack Hospital, The United Way of Rockland County, Blauvelt Civic Association and the Upper Nyack Tennis Club. He served as a Director on the boards of United Water Resources, Ford Products, the Bank of New York's Northern Division Advisory Board, Empire National Bank, Rockland County Association, Rockland County Future Inc., Rockland Country Club Foundation, the Nyack Hospital Foundation, the Alliance of Chemical Industries of New York State and Chemical Manufacturers Association.
Kent was very active in the Blauvelt Lions Club. He also was a member of the Rockland County Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board and in 1975 received the Distinguished Citizen Award. An avid tennis player and golfer, he was a longstanding member of Rockland Country Club, serving as President of Rockland Country Club from 1967-68 and the Tri-County Golf Association in 1971. An accomplished violinist, Kent was a member of the Rockland Symphony.
Kent is survived by
- his son C. Scott Vanderhoef of Blauvelt,
his daughters,
- Megan,
- Kimberly and
- Erin
and his sons
- Christopher and
- Robert, and
- daughter in law Colleen; and
- his daughter Carole Vanderhoef Banks of Jacksonville FL,
- her daughters Lindsay and Lauren,
- son in law George Banks and
- great grandson, Theoren.
Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, 11am at Greenbush Presbyterian Church in Blauvelt with a private family burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kent's name to Greenbush Presbyterian Church, 614 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913.
Moritz Funeral Home
98 Route 303 South
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 359-0890
www.moritzfh.net

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