Lee Edward Vanderpool , VRHS Class of 1966
NASSAU Lee E. Vanderpool, 69, of Nassau died on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Albany Memorial Hospital. Lee was born in Albany to the late Joseph and Mary Vanderpool. He graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1966. Lee worked for Conrail and later retired in 2007 as a conductor for Amtrak Rail Road after 35 years of service. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a life charter member of the AM.VETS. post # 797, Veterans of Foreign Wars Local post # 8162 Nassau and the American Legion. He was much beloved by his family and friends. Since retirement he found much enjoyment in spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister-in-law, Pamela Whelpley. Lee is survived by his wife, Nicole (Romanchak) Vanderpool; two daughters, Michelle (Shaun) Baxter and Lisa Vanderpool; two grandchildren, Seamus and Maya Baxter; one brother, Joseph Vanderpool; two brothers-in-law, Bruce (Linda) Romanchak and Ronald Whelpley; nieces, Emily Hayden and Sasha Romanchak; and nephew, John Michael Karic.