May God bless you and your...
We will always miss you Ritchie. Rembering the times we moved in Hopelawn.
Marta & John Gianfrancesco
September 04, 2023


53, Bayville, New Jersey
1958 - 2011 (Age 53)
Richard ZilavetzAGE: 53 • BayvilleRichard K. Zilavetz, 53, of Bayville, passed away on September 8, 2011 at Community Medical Center. Born in Perth Amboy he resided in Hopelawn for 25 years before moving to Bayville 25 years ago. Mr. Zilavetz was employed as a police officer in Woodbridge...
Read MoreWe will always miss you Ritchie. Rembering the times we moved in Hopelawn.
Marta & John Gianfrancesco
September 04, 2023
I have known Richie most of my life. We were friends!!!!! I had lost touch with him over the years and met up with him again in 1996. My family lived on the next block and I was in the same grade as his sister Audrey, I do not know his wife or family but I send my deepest condolences to you. I have to say he was a character. I rememeber his apartment on Inman Ave. in Colonia he was still working for the pharmacutical company, We were good friends for many years . My dad coached his...
September 15, 2011
You were one of the best who ever did it. It was my honor to spend my last days on the job working side-by-side with you.
"HR478"
H Reed
September 14, 2011 | Woodbridge, NJ
To the Zilavetz family,
My deepest regrets and sorry on the passing of Richie. Will never forget all the fun we had as kids, sharing backyards and wonderful childhood memories. I will also miss seeing him around town. Please accept our deepest condolences to all.
The D'Amico Family
Jamie D'Amico Blockus
September 13, 2011 | Fords, NJ
My deepest sympathy to the Zilavetz family. I had known Rich his entire career and will always remember his smile and "let's get it done" attitude. My paryers and thoughts are with him and his family.
Rudy Modeszto
September 13, 2011 | Orlando, FL

I am heartbroken over the loss of this fabulous Officer "Rich Zilavetz" He was and always will be my best friend. I am so sorry for your loss. Your husband was a good man. We share your grief at this very sad and difficult time. My deepest sympathy to Rich's Family on his passing. May our Lord take good care of you. R.I.P.
Carminda Candido
September 11, 2011 | Woodbridge, NJ
Remembered By
Jamie D'Amico
September 11, 2011 | Fords, NJ
I spent 5 years of my life with you, we loved, laughed and cried. You always said you had nine lives, I thought you were indestructible. I always thought someday we would bump into each other and laugh about our times together. This is my final farewell, may you rest in peace, God Bless
psk
September 11, 2011
I remember meeting rich 5-6 yrs ago when i lived in woodbridge, he was dirrecting traffic on my street on a hot summer day and so I offered him a cold water... ever since then we became friends. Rich will always be remembered for the silly comments , and huge heart he had.. He was a GREAT guy and will be missed very much by me and my boys. My deepest condolences go out to his whole family.
Sharon D'Alessio
September 11, 2011 | East Windsor, NJ