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Richard Mechler Obituary
AGE: 73 • Lavallette
Richard Francis Mechler, age 73, passed away in Florida on December 10, 2015. Rich was born on May 1, 1942 to the late Irving and Marie Mechler (Hummel). He grew up in East Orange, NJ and attended Clifford J. Scott High School, where he met his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Ciallella Mechler. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his daughter Cheryl Mechler Truppi and her husband Marco, his son Robert Mechler and his wife Laura (Lazicky), and his adored grandchildren, Andrew, Jenna, Nicholas and Christian. He is also survived by his brothers Robert and his wife Judy (Levering), Ronald and his wife Laurel (Wasner), and his brother-in-law Thomas Ciallella. He also has four nephews, one niece and many friends who will miss him dearly.
Rich was owner, President and Manager of Boulevard Funeral Home in New Milford, NJ where he lived with his family for 43 years. After retiring in 2012, Rich and Gerri have been enjoying life at the shore in Lavallette, NJ and at their condo in Fort Myers Beach, FL. An avid fisherman and boater, he was happiest with a fishing pole in his hands or working on his boats. His jolly laugh, infectious smile and warm personality will be with us forever.
The viewing will be Wednesday December 16, 2015 from 7 to 9 PM and Thursday December 17, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ. The Funeral will be Friday December 18, 2015 8:45 AM from the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by a 10:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph Church, 34 Yorktown Rd., Millstone Borough, Hillsborough Twp., NJ 08844. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Piscataway, NJ. If desired, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Joanne's House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Donate online at www.hope hospice.org.
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for Richard Mechler
Scott Meador
December 30, 2015
Gerri, please accept my deepest sympathies and respect. I will miss him greatly
Theresa Macaluso
December 21, 2015
Gerri,
My heartfelt sympathy for your great loss.
Rich was wonderful during my time of sorrow.
May Rich rest in peace.
Warm regards,
Theresa Macaluso
Maggie Hillstrom
December 21, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for him and your family thru this difficult time.
Donna Isabel
December 21, 2015
Gerri, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories ease the pain in your heart and comfort you. God Bless. Donna and George Isabel
Jeff Sokolik
December 19, 2015
Im very sorry for the loss of your dad! Many fond memories.Hold on to those Rob.Jeff coach sokolik.Stay well.!
Maureen Covone
December 17, 2015
So sorry to hear about Richie's passing. Remember him as a fine gentleman. Condolences to the family which I knew as well. Thank you to him and his assistance with my husband's Memorial Mass in 1998. Maureen Covone
Margaret Russoman
December 17, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about Rich. I have so many fond memories of years gone by. I'm finally moving back home this weekend with a million things to do.
Gerri and family, stay strong, family and friends will comfort you. Every time I pass you home, I will think of Rich! My love to you Gerri, and family. Love, Margaret
Betty Krzak, Joyce, Jill and Kat (the twins)
December 16, 2015
We are so sorry and send our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thought and prayers. God bless you all.
Don Hebert
December 15, 2015
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He and Gerri were close friends when we lived across the hall on Prospect Street in East Orange. Many fond memories of the "Early Days" when Cheryl and my son Donald were play mates.
Jan & Steve Markwell
December 15, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the entire Mechler family. Richie was very special to all of us at Marina Towers. We will miss him dearly. Our love to Geri,Cheryl and Bob. P.S. Cheryl & Bob; we will take good care of your mother while in FL.
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