Alan L. Randalls

Alan L. Randalls obituary

Alan L. Randalls

Alan Randalls Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vander Plaat Funeral Home - Wyckoff on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Alan Lynn Randalls 02/12/1938 – 08/19/2025

Alan Lynn Randalls, age 87, of Midland Park NJ, passed away on Tuesday, August 19th.

Born in Keyser, West Virginia in 1938, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Vivian Altrude Randalls. He was also preceded in death by a niece, Terri Lynn Randalls and his brother Terry.

Alan attended Keyser High School and Potomac State College. Alan also served our country in the United States Army.

He moved to Oakland, New Jersey in the late 1960's, where he met his wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen (nee Babcock). They raised their daughter, Kimberly in Hawthorne, NJ and Midland Park, NJ.

During this time, Alan worked for Sanolite Chemical Corporation until his retirement in 2009.

Alan loved the New York Giants, Star Wars, James Bond, and most recently Yellowstone.

Alan is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen and their daughter Kimberly (Mark).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Midland Park Ambulance Corps, 471 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432.

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