“He caught the last train, Sorry you missed him”
AULANDER, NC-EuGene Louis Van Roy, age 70, passed away on January 8, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Van Roy was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Louis and Helen Radomski Van Roy in Sommerville, NJ. EuGene worked as a teacher in the graphics department of Chowan University until his retirement. He enjoyed trains and gardening. EuGene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend that will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
EuGene is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Sarah Helena Orphal and husband David of Garner, NC; two grandsons, Braiden Thomas Barnes and Holden Alexander Barnes of Garner, NC; and sister Lona Rae Hawthorne and husband Dent of Mifflintown, PA, along with his namesake to be born later this year, John EuGene Orphal.
The family will receive friends at the home at any time and will have a celebration of life memorial service at a later date.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Van Roy family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Memory of Eugene Van Roy
Kathy I am very sorry to here the loss of Gene. I am a former student of his when he taught at WWTC La Crosse WI. I am Dave Kamla. I used to live in Trempealeau WI where you would go fishing togeather. I would stop down and B S with you guyes. I have a question to ask about Gene. I see he was the son of the late Louis and Helen Radomski. Funny’ My mother was a Radomski from home. Can you call me some time if you have time, I would like to know about the Radomski’s on his side. My phone number is 608-865-2222
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The world has lost a great train enthusiast. I’ll never forget stopping by one night and he was very proud to show me a gondola car he was building.
Gene, you are a good guy and a great “printer”. Thanks for being a friend and for all of your GCEA (IGAEA) time & efforts. Our sympathy to your family.
I’m sorry for your lost, Mr Van Roy was a great mentor and teacher, helped me with a lot during college. My family sends our condolence
Jan and I send our sincere condolences to Gene’s wife, daughter, and family. May you all find comfort in the many happy memories you share. While teaching with Gene for many years, I appreciated what a kind, thoughtful, and caring person he was. He connected well with students and turned many lives around. He took pride in always wanting to do the right thing. We are glad to have had the opportunity to visit with him last summer at the GCEA (IGAEA) conference. Gene was instrumental in getting me to join GCEA, had a great knowledge of the printing industry, and was a friend who will be missed. May he rest in peace, Jan and Barb Fischer, and family.
Remembering Mr. Van Roy from being a student when he taught graphics at WWTC (now WTC) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. I honor him for that and if I remember correctly for his military service, also. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Rest in peace to my mentor and friend. His immeasurable empathy will be remembered and exemplified daily. My deepest condolences go out to Kat and Van Roy family.
Gene was not only a dedicated teacher, but a true friend. He possessed a world of knowledge in many fields and willingly shared it all. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts, prayers and love will stay with his family.
I am very sorry to hear this! He was an awesome instructor at Western Tech in LaCrosse, WI Prayers to the VanRoy family!