Bruce W. Sloan

Bruce W. Sloan obituary, Ridgewood, NJ

Bruce W. Sloan

Bruce Sloan Obituary

Visit the Feeney Funeral Home - Ridgewood website to view the full obituary.
Dr. Bruce W. Sloan of Ridgewood, NJ, age 78, died on October 3, 2025, with his family at his bedside. A 1965 graduate of Ridgewood High School, Dr. Sloan was a life long resident of the Village. He attended Washington and Jefferson College of Pennsylvania for one year, and graduated from Rutgers University in 1969. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson School of Dentistry in 1973, followed by commissioning in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps.

Dr. Sloan practiced dentistry in New Jersey from 1976 until retiring in 2023. During this period he also served in the U.S. Navy reserve, attaining the position of lieutenant commander. He also taught clinical dentistry at the New York University School of Dentistry.

He is survived by his wife, Marilou, a daughter, Elizabeth (Colin), and grandson, Connor, as well as four siblings, Richard (Carolyn), Catherine, Philip (Julia), and Marion.
Feeney Funeral Home - Ridgewood

232 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Make a Donation
in Bruce Sloan's name

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.

How to support Bruce's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Bruce Sloan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.