Vivien Van Wagner's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Syosset, New York

Vivien Van Wagner

April 22, 1945 - September 5, 2026 (81 years old)

Syosset, New York

Vivien Van Wagner's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Syosset, New York
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Vivien Van Wagner

April 22, 1945 - September 5, 2026 (81 years old)

Syosset, New York

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Vivien Van Wagner Obituary

Vivien Van Wagner, born on April 22, 1945, passed away on September 5, 2026. Vivien leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vivien Van Wagner to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Rafford and Jessie Rafford; her husband John Van Wagner; her brother William Rafford; and her nephew Theodore Mann.

She is survived by: her siblings, Jane Mann, Pamela Rafford, Robert Rafford (Joan) and Brian Rafford (Margaret); her nephew Brian K. Rafford (Erin O'Neill); her niece Priscilla Mann (Casey Woodruff); her sister-in-law Bobbi Godleski; her nephews, Kevin Godleski (Kirsten) and Eric Godleski (Helen); her great-niece Kristen Vincze (Bela); her sister-in-law JoAnn Vetter (Robert); her niece Teri (Jeff Roncone); her friends, Dayle and Irwin Zaretsky; and her nieces and nephews, Missy (Glen), Hugh and Ari (Georgia).

To honor Vivien's memory, you may wish to support her favorite charity: Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5022, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or go to http://www.doctorswithoutborders.com.



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September 9, 2026

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“I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences for Vivian's loss. Tom Aiello”


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