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[[File:John VanAnden.jpg|right|thumb||John Van Anden<br>|Adirondack Daily Enterprise, |May 27, 2021]]'''Born: '''June 24, 1954

'''Died:''' May 24, 2021

'''Married: '''Buffy

'''Children: K'''aty, John

'''John Van Anden''' operated the [[Lakeview%20Deli|Lakeview Deli]] on [[River%20Street|River Street]].
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[[File:John Van Anden.jpg|right|thumb||John Van Anden<br>|Adirondack Daily Enterprise, |May 27, 2021]]''Adirondack Daily Enterprise, ''May 27, 2021

'''John Van Anden'''

John Van Anden, age 66, of Saranac Lake passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at [[Adirondack%20Medical%20Center|Adirondack Medical Center]] in Saranac Lake, surrounded by his family.

Born in White Plains on June 24, 1954, John was the son of Charles Van Anden Jr., deceased, and Elizabeth Riegel Hilton of Ponte Vedra, Florida.

John, his surviving wife Buffy, daughter Katy and son Johnny have been longtime, active community members of Saranac Lake, where they’ve owned and operated the town’s iconic Lakeview Deli since 1986. John’s love of the Adirondacks began as an adolescent when he attended and became a counselor at [[Camp%20Forestcraft%20|Camp Forestcraft ]]on [[Upper%20Saranac%20Lake|Upper Saranac Lake]]. A loving husband and father who cherished and was cherished by his family, John was a treasured friend and mentor to many in his community. John always found happiness and wry humor, even on his darkest days. The joy he radiated will be missed by all. His unfailing grace, fortitude and concern for others during his many health challenges will remain an enduring inspiration.

In addition to his wife and children, John is survived by his mother; brothers Charles Van Anden III of Saranac Lake and Stephen Van Anden of New York City; sisters Charlotte O’Connor of Canton, Georgia, and Katherine <span class="quotations">“Kate” Johnson of Old Seacrest, Florida; and son-in-law Kory Hosler. He was preceded in death by his father Charles, his brother William <span class="quotations">“Bill” Hilton, his stepmother Lee Van Anden and his stepfather William Hilton.

John was a graduate of Bronxville High School in Bronxville, where he spent his childhood, and Babson College, where he received his BA in Business Management.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the [[Fortune-Keough%20Funeral%20Home|Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]] of Saranac Lake. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. Those who wish to participate remotely may contact [[mailto:lakeviewcateringadk@gmail.com|lakeviewcateringadk@gmail.com]] with their email address to be added to the Zoom invite.

Family and friends wishing to remember John Van Anden can send memorial contributions to Donate Life NY, [[https://donatelifenys.org/contribute/individual-giving|https://donatelifenys.org/contribute/individual-giving]].

 

'''External link:'''
* ''Adirondack Daily Enterprise, ''May 27, 2021, [[https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/opinion/editorials/2021/05/john-van-anden-was-all-about-community/|John Van Anden was all about community]]