Douglas G. Vetter
Updated: Feb 28, 2022
1966 - 2022
OBITUARY
Douglas Gerard Vetter, age 55, of San Jose, CA, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 after a decade long battle with cancer. Doug was born to the late Richard Charles Vetter and Virginia Nash Vetter on April 19, 1966 in Bellerose, New York. He is survived by his sisters Virginia, Susan, and Cathyanne and his brothers Richard (Mary) and Gregory (Gina); nieces and nephews Nicholas, Nicole, Thomas, Lauren, Shannon, Gregory, Megan, Justin, Richard, Daniel, and Richie.
Doug attended grade school at both St. Gregory the Great (Bellerose) and Our Lady of Victory (Floral Park, NY) and High School at Floral Park Memorial. He was a double alumnus of St. John’s University (St. John’s College and St. John’s School of Law) and practiced law for IBM and Apple. His work at Apple, where he was Vice President and Associate General Counsel, moved him across the country where he achieved great professional success and developed wonderful friendships.
Doug will be remembered by his friends and family for his strong work ethic, sharp intellect, and great wit, but most importantly, for his love of family and incredible generosity. In Doug's memory and honor, please consider supporting the below charitable organizations for which he was most passionate.
The newly established Douglas G. Vetter '88C '91L Memorial Scholarship at St. John’s School of Law. Contributions can be made online at lawgiving.stjohns.edu. Checks can be mailed to Brian Woods, St. John’s University School of Law, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439 and include Douglas Vetter Scholarship in the memo. If you have questions please call 914.263.7026.
The Trevor Project (give.thetrevorproject.org)
The Innocence Project (innocenceproject.org)
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School (www.cristoreysanjose.org/support)
Muttville (muttville.org/donate)
Republican National Committee (secure.gop.com/donate)
VISITATION
Thursday, March 3 & Friday, March 4
2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, March 5
10:30 AM
Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church
2 Floral Parkway, Floral Park, NY
INTERMENT
Queen of Peace Cemetery
16 Powells Lane, Old Westbury, NY
This is an incredible but true story of his kindness and generosity. He had a vacation home in my neighborhood. I had never met him. I stopped at the house to see if I could rent the house for a few days for out-of-state guests coming to our daughter's wedding. He insisted I use the house, FREE, for a week! The house had 5 bedrooms, a pool and hot tub, an outdoor bar and kitchen, and a media room. Our entire family gathered there for meals and fun, and made such great memories. We had such a wonderful wedding week! I will be forever in his debt. God bless your soul, Doug!!
I only now learned of Doug's passing. I'm stunned and saddened. I worked with Doug indirectly when he was at IBM. He was the nicest, sweetest guy and we had many laughs together. My condolences to his family and friends on their loss.
I just learned of Doug's passing. Doug was a highly respected leader at Apple. He was brilliant, extremely knowledgable, always kind and very humble. I will miss his smile, laugh and his positive personality. May God rest his soul.
So very sorry to hear about Doug's passing. I was his 1st assistant at IBM upon him becoming a lawyer. Doug was so wonderful and will be missed by all his family friends and colleagues.
Emily Iovine
There was no one on the Earth like Doug, and there never will be. He will be sorely missed.