George J. Sundell

George Sundell 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was born June 30, 1928 in Jersey City, N.J before moving to River Edge in 1963. George worked in the printing business for 40 years. He enjoyed boating, watchmaking, carpentry, auto mechanics but most of all spending time with his family. Active in his community, he was a member of the River Edge Police Reserves for 41 years and a member of Secaucus Hudson Masonic Lodge No. 72 for 59 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Bernadette (née Murphy); and his children Linda Magnotta and her husband Bill of Bergenfield, Jay Sundell and his partner Peter Riga of South River. Adored Poppy of Julie Rivera (née Ottaiano) and husband Carlo of Washington Township. Dear Great-Grandfather of Evan George Rivera. Survived by his brother Joel and predeceased by brother Andrew. Visiting at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Monday at 10 AM. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in his memory.

Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621

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Previous Events

visitation
Sunday, May 17, 2015
cemetery
Monday, May 18, 2015
service
Monday, May 18, 2015