Mr. Jeffrey E. van Lingen

Jeffrey E. van Lingen, 62, of 369 Housatonic Street Lenox passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends May 8th, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Jeffrey was born in Pittsfield, MA., on April 1, 1963, to the late Johnny and Jeannette Blaset van Lingen. He attended Lenox Memorial High School and was a 1981 graduate. Playing hockey for Lenox he proudly represented his school and the United States playing teams in both Finland and Sweden. In his senior year he was the recipient of the Don Troy Sportsmanship Award presented annually by the Berkshire County chapter of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association. After high school, Jeffrey attended Cambridge College earning his master's degree. He obtained his Real Estate license and was the former owner operator of Quest Connect in Pittsfield. At the time of his death, Jeff was employed as the IT administrator at Interprint in Pittsfield. Jeffrey enjoyed taking and watching his daughter Bailey compete at various horse-riding competitions throughout the country. He enjoyed a good, or not so good, game of golf with his friends, as well as hosting a long-standing tradition of Funday Sundays with family and friends for the past 20 years. He excelled in the kitchen and loved entertaining, laughing and sharing meals with anyone willing to join. Jeffrey is survived by his daughter; Bailey H. van Lingen and her husband Emrah Celikmakas of Groton, MA., his life partner, Donna Marie Gilmore of Lenox, brother Andy (Katie) of Ludlow, nephew Bryan (Sandy) of Pittsfield, niece Selena (Heather) of Lee, nephew Jeremy (Gainsville), Ninette van Lingen of Harvard and his bonus children Brennan (Michelle) of Northfield, Christopher (Danielle) of Millbury, Alison (Bradley) of Westfield Ethan (Jordynne) of Pittsfield along with grandchildren Carter, Scarlett, Amelia, Avery, Ellianna and the expected arrival of a grandson in July. There will be a service held on Wednesday, May 14th, beginning at 11 AM at the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 13th from 4 - 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeff's memory may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

Mr. Jeffrey E. van Lingen

April 1, 1963 - May 8, 2025