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2019

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William Vandertulip Obituary

William G. Vandertulip SUMMERVILLE - William G. Vandertulip, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at home in Summerville, SC. He fought a courageous 2 1/2 year battle against pancreatic cancer with grace and a positive attitude. Bill was born in Clifton, NJ in 1955 and grew up in Denville, NJ. He attended Houghton College and earned his degree from Fairleigh Dickson University. Bill worked as a chemist for Sun Chemical for many years. He relocated to South Carolina in July 1997 to work for Bayer Corp. in Bushy Park. He retired from Sun Chemical in September 2019. Bill loved cheering on his favorite sports teams: NY Rangers hockey, NY Yankees baseball, NY Giants football, and Clemson football. He enjoyed tending to his plants, trying new recipes, and spending time with friends and family. He had a wonderful sense of humor, constantly making all those around him laugh. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to everyone. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia, of 34 years, his sons Kyle and Ryan, and daughter Carly, sister Ellen Kinzer (Dr. Michael) and 4 nieces: Erika Kinzer, Erin Mutton, Kendra Muller and Kristen Kinzer. He was predeceased by his father, William J. Vandertulip and his mother, Patricia Stumpf Vandertulip. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, November 22 at Simplicity, 281 Treeland Drive, Suite C, Ladson, SC. A Funeral Mass will be held at noon on Saturday, November 23 at St. John the Beloved Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Lustgarten Foundation. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2019.

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Jeff Fogg

November 15, 2022

I occasionally think about all the Fun we had growing up and all the Trouble we got into...... It was all Good Times ..... Miss our talks Buddy...... You were a Great Friend !! ...

Jeffery Fogg

November 15, 2021

You were taken too soon my Friend .... You may be Gone but you'll never be Forgotten..... Miss Ya Bud ...

Jeffery Fogg

November 15, 2020

Was Great to Hook Up with you after so long. The small amount of time we had together was Priceless... Miss you Brother ....

Jeffery Fogg

November 22, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy to the Family ... Billy and I grew up together and was so Glad to have reconnected with him after so many years... He supported me through my Cancer as I did his ... He was a Great Friend and will be Missed .... RIP my Friend ......

Jeffery Fogg

November 22, 2019

RIP Billy ..

Always  Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

dennis morrison

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Mike Rizzi

November 22, 2019

Sylvia, Bill was a gentle giant of a man. I hope that you and the children find comfort in family and the many friends that you have built over the years.

William D & Ginny Vandertulip

November 22, 2019

Sylvia, our love and prayers to you and the family. He was so strong and courageous against the disease. He will always be remembered as Billy to Don and I.

Cherished Friend Bouquet- VASE INCLUDED

Catherine Overly

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Lucille Florio

November 22, 2019

Sylvia,
Heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband. Big Lou was a great guy. Love to you and your children. Lucille & Tony

Richard Faubion

November 22, 2019

I worked with Bill at Sun Chemical. He was highly thought of and will be sorely missed.

Kit Brownell

November 22, 2019

My hope is that your many wonderful memories sustain you through your loss and know that God is with....a prayer said for you all.
Kit Brownell
Bishop England High School

Brian Dostal

November 22, 2019

Bill was a terrific person, and great friend, I will miss him immensely. Sandy and I wish our heart felt condolences to you and the kids, I will be coming down for the services today. Love Brian

Debi Mackey

November 22, 2019

I worked with Bill at Sun Chemical. My prayers go out to all of his family. He was a great guy and will be missed.

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Nov

22

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Simplicity

281 Treeland Drive, Suite C, Ladson, SC

Nov

23

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. John the Beloved Church

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