Obituary of Anthony J. Van Slyke

Anthony J. Van Slyke, 45, of Craig Rd. in York, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, his children, Brian Van Slyke of FL, Katie and John Van Slyke both at home, his parents, Mike and Kathy Van Slyke Sr. of Warsaw, his sister, Mary (Shawn) Willett of Portageville, his brothers, Mike Van Slyke Jr. of Warsaw, Jim Van Slyke of Gainesville, and Tim (Patty) Van Slyke of Perry, several nieces and nephews. He was born October 9, 1963 in Plattsburg, NY the son of Michael and Kathleen Toland Van Slyke. He grew up in Warsaw and was a US Navy Veteran. Anthony enjoyed sports, especially coaching baseball in the York Little League. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Geneseo. Visitation will be held at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo on Monday, December 8, 2008 from 2-4, and 6-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, 4 Avon Rd. in Geneseo. Burial will be in the East Koy Cemetery, Pike, NY. The family requests the courtesy of no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rebecca Van Slyke, 2707 Craig Rd., Piffard, NY 14533 for the future educational needs of the children..