Joseph J. Bauer

Joseph J. Bauer obituary

Joseph J. Bauer

Joseph Bauer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Joseph Bauer, 78, of Hackensack, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born in Jersey City to Joseph and Tessie Bauer, he was raised in Cliffside Park and proudly graduated from Cliffside Park High School. He served honorably in the National Guard, stationed at Fort Ord California, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade

and later became a skilled home improvement contractor and classic car enthusiast, known for his award-winning 1969 Camaro.

He began his career at Bauer and Riggio Embroidery alongside his father and later co-founded Sonny Mills Embroidery in Guttenberg.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Lori Bauer; daughters Amanda (Thomas) Sanders and Candice (Scott) Parker; stepchildren Stacey (Matt) Carlock and Adel (Max) Pappas; and grandchildren Sarina, Addison, Christian, Samantha, Miles, Molly, and Dylan. He was the beloved brother of Deborah (Gerard) Dreyer and Virginia (Gene) Dumaresq, and brother-in-law to Louis Syslo. He was predeceased by his sister, Beverly Syslo.

A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Paramus, NJ, with a memorial service at 4 p.m.

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