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Loretta VanOstenbridge

July 3, 1924 - October 29, 2014
Loretta Van Ostenbridge, 90, widow of Matthew Fredrick Van Ostenbridge, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Donato and Teresa Percuco Malatesta. Mrs. Van Ostenbridge was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Mark Van Ostenbridge and wife, Beth; and two grandchildren, Claire and Emily Van Ostenbridge, all of Greer. Visitation will be Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Downtown Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 417 Rutherford St., Greenville, SC 29609; Triune Mercy Center, 222 Rutherford Street, Greenville, SC 29609; or Blue Ridge Hospice, 105 Lovett Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.
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Loretta Van Ostenbridge, 90, widow of Matthew Fredrick Van Ostenbridge, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Donato and Teresa Percuco Malatesta. Mrs. Van Ostenbridge was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Mark Van Ostenbridge and wife, Beth; and twoContinue Reading

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Yvonne Richardson left a message on March 6, 2015:
Mark, I am so sorry about your mother. God bless you and your family. Yvonne Richardson
Lois and Fred Leuc left a message on March 6, 2015:
Mark & Family, To let you know that others feel your sorrow at this difficult time. We will sorely miss her loving and caring ways and will treasure the memories that we shared with her. Love, Lois, Fred and Family
Joanne Russell McCammon left a message on March 6, 2015:
Mark, Beth and girls, I'm so sorry about the loss of your mom, Aunt Loretta. I have so many fond memories of our childhood, that I am grateful for. My thoughts are with you. Love, Joanne
Evelyn Boyd left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Mark,Beth,Claire&Emily, I was saddened when I heard of Loretta's passing but in my heart I knew the angels had prepared her room and she was in a beautiful place with Matt. I loved her and will remember the good times we were together in the past y
Dianne and Rob Higgins left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Mark and Famiy, So very sorry to read about your Mom. She was one of my favorite "Aunts". When I spoke to her only a few weeks ago she sounded so good and like the Aunt Loretta I always knew. We always had a great upbeat fun conversations. Sorry
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Craig and Pam Cantrell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Mark, Beth and girls, So sorry to hear about the loss of your most precious loved one. May it comfort you to know you're in the thoughts and prayers of so many during this this time.
Cecilia Mc Grotty left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Mark,Beth,Claire&Emily:Our warmest and deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow about the loss of your dear mom. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bill, Cece, Billy & Dan Mc Grotty
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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