William Howard Vanderpool

William H. Vanderpool Of Elmira, NY Age 45, Elmira, NY, born July 2, 1964, died Tuesday August 25, 2009 at home. William was predeceased by parents, Richard Sr. and Elizabeth (Andrus) Vanderpool. and dearest grandmother, Dortha Andrus. He is survived by Melissa Nigro, fiancée and special friend; brothers, Richard and Edward; sister, Polly Ann; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; beloved pets, Mirabel, his dog; Buddy, his cat. He is also survived by the church congregation and many friends at Hope Baptist Chapel which he attended fervently, also numerous friends and colleagues at Capabilities, Inc. where he worked. All at home, church and work place will sorely miss him. Calling hours at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, September 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 12:00 (noon) with Funeral and Committal Services there at 12:00 PM. The Reverend David Ivy will officiate. William will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery next to his father and mother. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hope Baptist Chapel, 408 Grove Street, Elmira, NY 14905 or Capabilities, Inc., 1149 Sullivan Street, Elmira, NY 14901. "Leave a loving legacy." A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for his family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com.