Richard-Mola-Obituary

Richard Mola

Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Feb 26, 1936 – Oct 20, 2016

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BORN
February 26, 1936
DIED
October 20, 2016
LOCATION
Elmwood Park, New Jersey

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MOLA Richard A., of Elmwood Park passed away on October 20, 2016. Among the longest-serving elected officials in the country, he was the 45-year Mayor of the Borough of Elmwood Park and had also served as Councilman for two years and Bergen County Freeholder for 23 years. Loving husband of...

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Our sincere condolences sent your way, from Virginia.
Never easy to lose a loved one, and nobody can know what
you are feeling, but we can sympathize, support and send love and prayers and best wishes for your future days.

It is with true sadness I write this to the beautiful Mola family. Geri, Stacy, Jill and Melissa your husband, your dad will be missed by all. I feel honored to have had him touch my life. Dance Designs had the privilege of Richard Mola cutting the ribbon at its grand opening in 1979. The entire Mola family will always be an integral part of Dance Designs history. You have been such a moving force for myself ... one of a unique friendship . I will always remember Richard Mola fondly ...

Our sincere sympathy to the Mola family. Mr. Mola will be missed. He was a fixture in town and it won't be the same without his familiar strolls through the neighborhoods and his ever-present smile.

Gerry I was shocked to hear of Richard's passing. I am so sorry. You were a great team. My condolences to you and family.

TO THE FAMILY OF RICHARD MOLA MYHEARTFELT CCONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU A LEGEND HAS PASSED AWAY FROM US ALL TO A BETTER I SAY THE LORD NEEDED A MAYOR IN HEAVEN IT WAS MY HONOR KNOWING THE MAYOR WE WOULD SEE EACH OTHER AT EVENTS IN BERGEN COUNTY AND HE GAVE MY LOTS OF ADVISE TO ME AS I BECAME A COUNTY COMMITTEEMAN REPRESENTING THE TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME RICHARD WAS MOST RESPECTED BY EVERYONE HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH EVERYONE HE MET ALONG THE WAY...

I lived in Elmwood PARK MY whole life until moving to south carolina in november 2015,if there ever was a man i respected it was RICHARD MOLA,I AM 78 YEARS NOW,SORRY I COULD NOT BE THERE FOR HIS SERVICE

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

A dedicated public servant the likes of whom will not be seen again.