Warner H. Grootenboer
June 12, 2025
Born in:
Heerlen, Netherlands
Resided in:
Smithtown, New York
GROOTENBOER – Warner H.,
of Smithtown, NY, at the age
of 88, passed away peacefully
and surrounded by his loving family on June 12, 2025.
Beloved husband of Eleanor
Grootenboer for 61 years.
Loving father of Laura (Billy)
Sullivan and David (the late
Tara) Grootenboer. Cherished
grandfather to Matthew,
Katelyn, Danielle, Jessica,
and the late Samantha. Predeceased by his two sisters,
Yvonne and Irene. Warner is
also survived by his two nieces,
Bianca and Monique. A proud
American who emigrated to
the U.S. from the Netherlands
in 1960. Warner achieved and
lived the American dream by
building a successful construction company still in existence
today, Firekote Corporation.
Forever a Proud Veteran of the
Dutch Green Beret Commandos, ~ Nunc Aut Nunquam. Reposing at the Branch Funeral
Home of Commack, 2115 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY
11725. Visiting Saturday, 2-4
PM and 7-9 PM. Religious Service Saturday, 8 PM. Private
cremation. www.branchfh.com
of Smithtown, NY, at the age
of 88, passed away peacefully
and surrounded by his loving family on June 12, 2025.
Beloved husband of Eleanor
Grootenboer for 61 years.
Loving father of Laura (Billy)
Sullivan and David (the late
Tara) Grootenboer. Cherished
grandfather to Matthew,
Katelyn, Danielle, Jessica,
and the late Samantha. Predeceased by his two sisters,
Yvonne and Irene. Warner is
also survived by his two nieces,
Bianca and Monique. A proud
American who emigrated to
the U.S. from the Netherlands
in 1960. Warner achieved and
lived the American dream by
building a successful construction company still in existence
today, Firekote Corporation.
Forever a Proud Veteran of the
Dutch Green Beret Commandos, ~ Nunc Aut Nunquam. Reposing at the Branch Funeral
Home of Commack, 2115 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY
11725. Visiting Saturday, 2-4
PM and 7-9 PM. Religious Service Saturday, 8 PM. Private
cremation. www.branchfh.com
Services
Visitation: Saturday, June 14, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725
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Our deepest sympathies are with you for your loss. Warner was a kind and gentle soul. Our conversations were always positive and enlightening. Although we were only acquaintences, he will be missed.
Peter and Maureen Christensen