RICHARD DYER

Richard Dyer Devoted husband, father and grandfather Richard (Dick) Dyer, 81, of Waretown, N.J., formerly of West Caldwell, N.J., passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Viewing is on Wednesday, March 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Barnegat Funeral Home (www.BarnegatFH.com), 841 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat, N.J. A Mass is offered on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Barnegat. Cremation is private. Dick was raised in Cambria Heights, N.Y., and graduated from Pace University in 1958, where he earned a degree in accounting. Dick moved to West Caldwell from East Northport, N.Y., in 1968, when he established Riverside Ford in Kearny, N.J., which was owned through its sale in 1994. Dick was an active parishioner at St. Mary's where he served as an Eucharistic minister, as well as a volunteer at Ken's Kitchen, delivering food to the needy. Dick was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Surviving are his beloved wife of 58 years, Shirley (Lund), originally from North Valley Stream, N.Y.; his five children, Stephen (Anne) of Westfield, N.J., Christopher of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., Richard (Cristine) of West Caldwell, N.J., Karen Ely (Douglas) of Hillsborough, N.J., and David (Stacia) of Rockaway, N.J., and 16 grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who was happiest while spending time with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ken's Kitchen, c/o St. Mary's Church, P.O. Box 609, Barnegat, N.J. 08005, would be appreciated.