George R. Ruppert

George R. Ruppert obituary, Paramus, NJ

George R. Ruppert

George Ruppert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costa Memorial Home on Jan. 30, 2026.
George R. Ruppert 89, of Paramus passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Born in Passaic to the late Rose and George Ruppert. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Physics from Rutgers University. Before retiring, George was a freelance illustrator. Devoted father of Michele McGrath-Stafinski. Dear brother of Ronald M. Ruppert, Sr. and his wife Carmella and the late Roy Ruppert. Grandfather of Nicholas McGrath, Symeon McGrath (Donna) and Ksenia Lebeau (Richard). Great grandfather of Luke Frasier, Lily McGrath, Jacob McGrath, Patrick Lebeau, Emily McGrath and the late Tyler McGrath. George is also survived by his nieces and nephews and the Parnicky Family.

Funeral Service at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights on Wednesday, February 4th at 12 Noon. Interment following at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson. Visitation Wednesday from 10 AM - 12 Noon.

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