Glen Bruce VanCura of Rowayton, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2021 at Greenwich Hospital. He was 57.
Glen VanCura, 57, passed away Dec. 4.
He was born to the late Joseph Clement VanCura and Kathleen (Kitty) Moody of Goshen, New York on April 5, 1964.
An avid cyclist all his life, Glen attained ownership of Dave’s Cycle in Cos Cob in 1992, and took great pride in running his business and embracing his customers for the past 30 years. He was active in many outreach events supporting local businesses and school fundraisers.
He volunteered with Silver Shield Association of Greenwich Police Department to provide used bikes and services to children in need. With a lifelong passion for cycling, Glen took great joy in introducing so many to the love of the sport by organizing group rides all over the tristate area.
Glen also enjoyed travel and cycling abroad especially with his wife, Deb, in various places, including the United Kingdom and most frequently Ireland. He was a very active member of the Saint John Roman Catholic Church community in various ministries.
His favorite thing to do was to spend time with his wife and children here in Connecticut and at their home in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Glen is survived by his wife, Deborah VanCura; and three children, Madison VanCura of Boulder, Colorado; Ian VanCura and Paige VanCura, both of Stamford. He is also survived by four stepchildren, Kassandra DeMaio (Nicholas) of Darien, Gabriella Carrara of Cos Cob, and Michael Carrara and Dray Carrara, both of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is also survived by a sister, Gail Van Tassel (Bob) of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; and two brothers, Joseph VanCura (Maureen) of Wolcott, New York and Daniel VanCura (Sharon) Pine Bush, New York.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Saint John Roman Catholic Church. Burial followed at Saint John Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a tribute donation can be made to the International Rescue Committee.
— an obituary from Lawrence Funeral Home, where online condolences may be left