Richard Koppenaal

Richard Koppenaal obituary, Ridgewood, NJ

Richard Koppenaal

Richard Koppenaal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home - Ridgewood on Jan. 12, 2024.

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Richard D. Koppenaal, 68, of Bergen county, NJ passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2024. Born on January 20th, 1955, Richard Koppenaal grew up in Saddle Brook, NJ. He graduated from Montclair State and then went on to complete law school at Dayton Law in Ohio. Richard spent the latter part of his life supporting a family of 5 and simultaneously building a successful law business in Hackensack, NJ. Richard Koppenaal practiced law for the past 40+ years in the Bergen and Passaic County area. He loved spending time with his immediately family, and most recently his two beautiful grandchildren, Leonardo and Andrea Lucarelli. He is survived by his sister Debra Koppenaal, daughter Kerri Lucarelli, son Michael Koppenaal, daughter Danielle Koppenaal, and brother-in-law Francesco Lucarelli. He will be remembered and missed as an amazing and loving father, friend, and esquire.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Richard's memory would be appreciated.

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January 15, 2024

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January 15, 2024

Lilia Muniz posted to the memorial.

January 13, 2024

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WilliammDeBine

January 15, 2024

I loved Richie. We used to play basketball everyday together...he loved nothing more. We always listened to
"Aqualalung" all day because it was the only tape we had! We called him "instant offense."
As a lawyer, in life, he helped boost my career as a Financial Advisor. A tough and beautiful soul. Richie was a friend.

Lilia Muniz

January 15, 2024

Mike, our deepest condolences to you, Kerri and Danny. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May you all find comfort in the happy memories shared with your Dad. Love you, Roberto and Lilia Muniz.

Lou Vomero

January 13, 2024

I am deeply saddened. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace my Friend

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