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Ruth O'Dowd Obituary

O'DOWD Ruth P. (nee Wright), 81, on July 3, 2008 of Bergenfield. Often referred to as "The Best First Lady Bergenfield ever had", she was born in New York, NY. A graduate of Geo. Washington H.S, New York, NY in 1943 and the Moon Secretarial School in 1944, she was a former Sunday School teacher and a member and Officer of the Bergenfield Republican Club. She was an Office Manager for Rose and DeFuccio, Hackensack retiring in 1993. Beloved wife of Charles J. O'Dowd, Jr. whom she married on June 26, 1948. Devoted mother of David O'Dowd (wife Kathleen), Nancy Bruscino (husband Michael), Betsy O'Dowd (companion Artie Spencer), Patricia Pucarelli (husband Fred) and Michael O'Dowd (wife Lucia). Dear sister of Jeanne Collins and George Wright, Jr. Loving grandmother of Jack and Clare O'Dowd, Luke and Anne Bruscino, Samantha and Janice Ash, Tara Spencer, Elizabeth, Daniel, Emily and Andrea Pucarelli and Benjamin and Jessica O'Dowd. Funeral service at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Monday at 10 AM. Interment Geo. Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. The family will receive friends on Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Bergenfield Free Public Library. Send a lasting condolence at www.riewerts memorialhome.com

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Jul. 4, 2008.

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Joan Lepore

July 11, 2008

Dear Jim & Children,
My deapest sympathy on the loss of Ruthie. We didn't always see eye to eye but we always knew that we loved each other, as cousins should do. I grew up with her as sort of my big sister, thru high-school. I know that you will miss her very much. She was a wonderful person.
Love cousin Joan (Jo)

Gloria Bonelli

July 7, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. May the memories of good times temper your grief and bring you some measure of comfort at this sad time.

Sincere condolences,

Patty Burgdorf

July 6, 2008

Dear Betsey and O'Dowd family,
Your Mom sounded like an incredible women and I am so sorry for your loss, Your held in my heart for strength at this time in your lives.
Sincerely,

Pat and Al Switzer

July 5, 2008

Nancy and family, please know how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Ruth left a wonderful legacy please take comfort in the knowledge that she is now at peace.

Lombi family

July 5, 2008

We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the O'Dowd family.

Terry (Gates) Weyand

July 5, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

S. DENNIS COSGROVE

July 4, 2008

JIM AND FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SMYPATHY TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.

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