On March 16, 2013, Walter Vannoy, age 50, of Newark, Delaware, passed away suddenly at home. Walt was survived by his mother, Elaine Vannoy, of Wilmington, Delaware, and father Walter Ray Vannoy, Sr., of Aberdeen, Maryland. Walt was a graduate of McKean High School. He worked at the University of Delaware in the pest controlContinue Reading
On March 16, 2013, Walter Vannoy, age 50, of Newark, Delaware, passed away suddenly at home.
Walt was survived by his mother, Elaine Vannoy, of Wilmington, Delaware, and father Walter Ray Vannoy, Sr., of Aberdeen, Maryland.
Walt was a graduate of McKean High School. He worked at the University of Delaware in the pest control division for 28 years until his retirement in 2008.
Walt loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always trying to make people laugh, and he would give anyone the shirt off his back. Walt enjoyed the outdoors and a good seafood feast.
Walt is also survived by his daughter, Erin Vannoy, of Georgetown, Delaware; brother Mitch Vannoy and his fiancé Donna Cook, of Newark, Delaware; and his nephews Mitchell, Dylan, Tyler and Ryan Vannoy. He will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held at R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home, 122 West Main Street, Newark, Delaware 19711, on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Friends and family may visit one hour prior.
robert deadwyler
left a message on January 21, 2014:
my prayers go out to you all esp erin I love you. He was a good man
robert deadwyler
left a message on January 21, 2014:
Omg my prayers go out to you all. He was a good man
Amber Padgett/Parker
left a message on December 8, 2013:
Im so sorry Erin. I love and miss you, Amber <3
denise hearn
left a message on May 16, 2013:
I want to send my sincere condolences to Walt's family, and especially Erin. My husband Eric and I lived by Walt in Timberlane Trailer Park for about 6 years just a few doors down from Walt. We would spend alot of time playing cards, eating crabs and having alot of laughs. Erin may not remember me but i was there when she was a little girl. She was my little friend and i loved to visit and play with her while we were all hanging out. Walt loved Erin very much and she was Walt's pride and joy. I would love to meet up with Erin one day and show her some video i have of her at the age of 6 singing at my house. I hope we can connect again one day. Eric and I will forever miss Walts and his laugh.
Robert D. Biddle
left a message on March 29, 2013:
We were so sorry to hear about Walt, Jr. We would like to send our deepest sympathy. Hope you are getting along well. All our best wishes. Bob and Blanche Biddle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Judie Watson
left a message on March 25, 2013:
Mr and Mrs Vannoy, my condolences on the passing of Walter. We attended school together for several years. He teased me constantly but that is something we all did growing up. Look to your heart for the light that you will need to guide you on this path to healing from your loss.
Ronald Beaver
left a message on March 23, 2013:
I worked with Walt for many years. You couldn't have a better friend and co worker. We both worked the night shift and helped each other with many problems even though we worked in different shops. I will miss him.
Michelle Reeder Young
left a message on March 23, 2013:
To Aunt Elaine and Uncle Walt I'm so sorry that you lost your son and to Mitch sorry you lost your brother and to Walter daughter Erin sorry to hear that you lost your dad, he was so funny and made me and my daugher laugh everytime we saw him. We all will miss him so much. Walt you was to young to leave us but god must had a better places for you. Love you and so will miss you love your cuz Michelle Reeder Young and your little cuz Jessica Young:(
Michael J. DiBenedetto
left a message on March 22, 2013:
To the Vannoy Family, My sympathies to you. Walt and I graduated together from McKean HS. He was a memorable guy.
Quenna Neal
left a message on March 22, 2013:
To The Vannoy Family, I am so sorry to hear of Walt's passing. He was truly a friend to me. Whenever I needed him at my home for pest problems he would always come over and take care of the problem and say "Q don't worry about it". I will miss him dearly. Walt always had a smile on his face no matter what the circumstances was. Please allow me to share this story with you, I am terrified of animals and Walt knew it. Once he came in the office and I was busy and not paying attention when Walt asked me to hold this package for a second. It was a pigeon! When I glanced over to receive it in my hand I started screaming to the top of my lungs. He could not stop laughing. He said "Q, you know I wouldn't hurt you but I had to get you". Anyone who knows me know I laid him out for that. For the next YEAR everyday he would come into the office just to look at me and just laugh. That was the humor in Walt. May he have eternal peace. Q
Celeste Marie Peart
left a message on March 21, 2013:
Walt is the first person that accepted me and loved me exactly the way I am. He was the funniest man Ive ever know. I will always remember our neighbor bbq's, entertainment, and "You know I love you"
marianne warwick
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Goodbye Walty...so sad you had to go. A better place awaits you..rest in peace my friend.
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robert deadwyler
left a message on January 21, 2014:
my prayers go out to you all esp erin I love you. He was a good man
robert deadwyler
left a message on January 21, 2014:
Omg my prayers go out to you all. He was a good man
Amber Padgett/Parker
left a message on December 8, 2013:
Im so sorry Erin. I love and miss you, Amber <3
denise hearn
left a message on May 16, 2013:
I want to send my sincere condolences to Walt's family, and especially Erin. My husband Eric and I lived by Walt in Timberlane Trailer Park for about 6 years just a few doors down from Walt. We would spend alot of time playing cards, eating crabs and having alot of laughs. Erin may not remember me but i was there when she was a little girl. She was my little friend and i loved to visit and play with her while we were all hanging out. Walt loved Erin very much and she was Walt's pride and joy. I would love to meet up with Erin one day and show her some video i have of her at the age of 6 singing at my house. I hope we can connect again one day. Eric and I will forever miss Walts and his laugh.
Robert D. Biddle
left a message on March 29, 2013:
We were so sorry to hear about Walt, Jr. We would like to send our deepest sympathy. Hope you are getting along well. All our best wishes. Bob and Blanche Biddle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Judie Watson
left a message on March 25, 2013:
Mr and Mrs Vannoy, my condolences on the passing of Walter. We attended school together for several years. He teased me constantly but that is something we all did growing up. Look to your heart for the light that you will need to guide you on this path to healing from your loss.
Ronald Beaver
left a message on March 23, 2013:
I worked with Walt for many years. You couldn't have a better friend and co worker. We both worked the night shift and helped each other with many problems even though we worked in different shops. I will miss him.
Michelle Reeder Young
left a message on March 23, 2013:
To Aunt Elaine and Uncle Walt I'm so sorry that you lost your son and to Mitch sorry you lost your brother and to Walter daughter Erin sorry to hear that you lost your dad, he was so funny and made me and my daugher laugh everytime we saw him. We all will miss him so much. Walt you was to young to leave us but god must had a better places for you. Love you and so will miss you love your cuz Michelle Reeder Young and your little cuz Jessica Young:(
Michael J. DiBenedetto
left a message on March 22, 2013:
To the Vannoy Family, My sympathies to you. Walt and I graduated together from McKean HS. He was a memorable guy.
Quenna Neal
left a message on March 22, 2013:
To The Vannoy Family, I am so sorry to hear of Walt's passing. He was truly a friend to me. Whenever I needed him at my home for pest problems he would always come over and take care of the problem and say "Q don't worry about it". I will miss him dearly. Walt always had a smile on his face no matter what the circumstances was. Please allow me to share this story with you, I am terrified of animals and Walt knew it. Once he came in the office and I was busy and not paying attention when Walt asked me to hold this package for a second. It was a pigeon! When I glanced over to receive it in my hand I started screaming to the top of my lungs. He could not stop laughing. He said "Q, you know I wouldn't hurt you but I had to get you". Anyone who knows me know I laid him out for that. For the next YEAR everyday he would come into the office just to look at me and just laugh. That was the humor in Walt. May he have eternal peace. Q
Celeste Marie Peart
left a message on March 21, 2013:
Walt is the first person that accepted me and loved me exactly the way I am. He was the funniest man Ive ever know. I will always remember our neighbor bbq's, entertainment, and "You know I love you"
marianne warwick
left a message on March 20, 2013:
Goodbye Walty...so sad you had to go. A better place awaits you..rest in peace my friend.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.