Ronald N. Brudnicki

Ronald N. Brudnicki obituary

Ronald N. Brudnicki

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Ronald Brudnicki Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Ronald N. Brudnicki of Toms River passed away on August 17, 2025 at the age of 86. Ron was born to Henry and Mae Brudnicki in Jersey City, NJ. He was formerly of Cliffwood Beach and resided the last 28 years in Toms River.

Ron was a truck driver for Joseph Cory Delivery Service in Jersey City and then retired again as an Inspector for the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles. He enjoyed weightlifting, woodworking, gardening and riding his motorcycle. Ron was very talented at drawing and would make beautiful artwork. He was a devoted father and loved being a grandpa and Pop-Pop.

Predeceased by his wife, Nancy Brudnicki, daughter, Deborah Ann, sister Dolores Higgins and brother Henry Brudnicki. He is survived by his daughters, Janet Alteri and her husband Anthony and Lisa Donald; grandchildren Meagan Lambros and her wife Diane Washer, Cassandra Lawler and her husband Matthew; his great-grandchildren Colbie Jae, Jayce Matthew, Shiloh Marie and his furbaby Kai. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, August 21st, 2025 from 3:00 pm until the time of the service at 4:45 pm at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River, NJ 08731. Cremation was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron's memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 2014, Hagerstown, MD 21741. https://www.michaeljfox.org/

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Memorial Gathering

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Riggs Funeral Home, LLC.

130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

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Aug

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Memorial service

4:45 p.m.

Riggs Funeral Home, LLC.

130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

Send Flowers

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