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Richard was born and raised in Paterson, NJ. He proudly served in the United States Navy and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Richard moved to the Stockholm section of Hardyston Twp., after he married his sweetheart, Maureen (Wise) Sondervan. He worked for over 50 years for Fredericks Fuel as an oil burner mechanic before his retirement.
Richard was a quiet, gentle man who enjoyed the Jets and Mets but above all, he adored his family and pets.
He became a Catholic shortly before his death which brought him immense peace and comfort.
Richard was predeceased by parents; John and Margaret Sondervan, his brother, John Sondervan and his sister, Jean Riddett. Loving husband of Maureen Sondervan. Beloved father of; Richard, Shawn Sr., Scott, (Diana), and Colleen. Cherished grandfather of Autumn Davis (Kaitlyn), Shawn Sondervan Jr., Tyler and Lyla Guajala. Dear brother of, Isabella Strauss. Rich also leaves behind his beloved pets, Toby, Cody and Harliegh and many grandkitties.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home from 11am-3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich's memory
may be made to Tunnel To Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306, (https://t2t.org) or to Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Ave
suite 1802, New York, NY 10001, (https://supportwoundedwarriorproject.org)
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Lea Knocha Davenportn
March 21, 2025
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Richie's passing. He was a sweet, funny guy and he will be missed.
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