Name: Holmdel and Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Homes
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Arnold P. Van Ruitenbeek

October 7, 1927 - January 14, 2013

Arnold P. Van Ruitenbeek 85, of Lincroft formerly Colts Neck, NJ passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lincroft. Arnold was born in the Netherlands and came to the US in 1957 where he lived in Colts Neck and Fountain Hills, AZ. Mr. Van Ruitenbeek worked as an Executive for Continental Tires in Lyndhurst, NJ and was a member of the Holland America Club. Arnold was predeceased by his wife Mary Ann in 2008 and five brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his three sons AJ and his wife Laurel, John G. and his wife Candace, and Pete and his wife Sandra, sister Alie Van Laar, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 9:00AM Friday at St. Mary's R.C. Church 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123

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I am saddened to learn of Arnold's passing but so fortunate to have known him. His ready wit and smile, kindness and warmth, no one could forget. Both Arnold and Mary Ann were very nearly a part of the family. Their names would come up often over more years than I can remember. Many stories of travels together with my parents and other festivities, and I especially recall the enthusiasm that surrounded the inception of the Holland America Club. God bless and keep you Arnold, and may the Lord offer comfort and strength to your family and loved ones. Sincerely,

We send our condolences to the Ruitenbeek family at this time of sadness and loss. We will always remember Arnold as a wonderful gentleman, interesting and engaging fellow and long time friend to my Mom and Dad along with Mary Ann. Please accept our condolences. Janeece and Charlie Leeuw

Arnold was one of our dearest friends and we will miss his cheerful demeaner. We had the privilege of visiting Mary Ann and Arnold in Zeewolde in 1999. We share your loss of a very unique individual. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I want to send my prayers to your family. The bible tells us that god will unite us with our loved ones again, best of all, sickness and death, gone. May god be with you.

So very sorry to hear of Arnold's passing. I worked for Arnold at Continental Tire from 1984 until his retirement in the mid 1990's. We shared a Dutch heritage and I still treasure the Delft dishes he brought back to me from Holland after each trip. I also treasure my little piece of the Berlin wall he gave me after a trip there. After a Continental marketing meeting in Germany, I have fond memories of Arnold taking me site seeing in Holland to his and my family towns and then spending time with MaryAnn at their place in Zeewolde. I was honored to proof his life story, a copy of which sits in my office. His life's work at Continental Tire still goes on to this day. Arnold was a kind and gentle man and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family at this time.

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I shall never forget Arnold nor Maryann. He included me in his book, the story of his life,and I was proud of it. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. Rosemary

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.