Richard Maskal

MASKAL Richard W., 53, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2011 while vacationing in Yosemite National Park. Born in Passaic to William and Jean Maskal, Richard grew up in East Rutherford, graduating from Becton Regional High School in 1975. He was employed as a manager at the ShopRite of Flemington and has been with the ShopRite Co-Op for over 30 years. Richard was an avid sports fan. In additional to being a lifelong N.Y. Yankees devotee, he particularly enjoyed attending tennis and boxing matches. He also possessed a great appreciation for nature, taking frequent trips in pursuit of his interest in conservation and the environment. Predeceased by his mother, Richard is survived by his father William Maskal, sister Ilona Maskal, brother John Maskal and former sister-in-law Joan Maskal all of East Rutherford, brother Dr. Steven Maskal of Dallas, TX, brother Lawrence Maskal and wife Janice of Wayne, nieces Kimberly, Melissa and Whitney and nephew Ryan. Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 2-4, 7-9 PM at the Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad Street, Carlstadt. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to the N.J. Sierra Club, 145 West Hanover St., Trenton, N.J. 08618 or Sierra Club.org.