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Richard Mahler Obituary
He was born in Jersey City and was a lifelong resident of Belleville. He was a partner with Country Club Transportation of Newark for 35 years. He was also past commodore and instructor at Liberty Harbor Power Squadron. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Seaton Hall University and was active with the alumni association. He was also a member of Pershing Rifles and Pirate Blue. He was an avid sailor.
He was predeceased by his parents, Edward J. and Madlyn (nee McGranahan) Mahler; his sister Madonna Saake and brother Eugene Mahler. He is survived by his sister, Mary Parasugo and her husband Paul; brothers, Michael Mahler and his wife Maryellen, Matthew Mahler and his wife Betty Anne, and Peter Mahler. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Dennis Saake and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A funeral Mass was to be offered at St. Peter's RC Church on Monday morning, Sept. 12, 2011. Interment was to be in Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. Guests were to be received at the Irvine—Cozzarelli Memorial Home, P.A., 276 Washington Ave. in Belleville, irvinecozzarelli.comor 973-759-1114, on Sunday, Sept. 11.
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Michael Bajek
October 18, 2011
Rest in peace Rich
[email protected] ECHS, class of '68
Lon Davis
September 13, 2011
Richy touched many lives and I'm glad I was one of them. You will be sorely missed. May God Bless!
Karen Gajda
September 12, 2011
Rich, The Club will never be the same without you. I'll miss your stories and your "deals." God bless you my friend, give Frank a hug for me xoxo
September 11, 2011
To Mike, Maryellen and the Mahler Family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We knew Rich while growing up at St. Peter's and then again as a P/R at Seton Hall. We will all miss him.
Margaret (Smith) & John Budenas
Elizabeth Sackman
September 10, 2011
So very sorry. Mary, Mike, Matt or Peter, please write me, [email protected]. Thanks, Betty
September 10, 2011
My condolences to the Mahler family. May Richard's memories live forever in our hearts and may his soul find peace with God. I am thankful to have known Rich and will always remember his good heart toward others. "To God be the glory for the things He has done." Ted Ward
Commander Steve Delaney
September 10, 2011
May God bless Rich as he crosses over the sand bar. He will be missed by his fellow members at Liberty Harbor Power Squadron.
September 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Mahler family on the loss of their brother, Richard. Ralph and Judy Ryan Calderone
September 10, 2011
Rich ! Next Stop Heaven God Bless
Kevin Retcho
Gary Farah
September 10, 2011
God Bless You Richard , Sail on ,,,,,,,
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