Rich Correri

"Richard Correri, 68, left this world to knock on the gates of heaven on November 2nd, 2022. Except for the first 3 years of his marriage, he lived in the house he was born in in Hillsdale, NJ. He was a graduate of Saint John The Baptist School and Pascack Valley High School. A member of Local Union # 3, IBEW in New York City, he was the first apprenticeship class to graduate from State University Of New York Empire State College with a degree of Associate in Science fulfilling the dreams of Harry Van Arsdale Jr. The graduation ceremony was held at the Waldorf Astoria.

He was a councilman for 8 years in Hillsdale, an honorary member of American Legion Post 162, and founding member and first commander of the Sons Of The American Legion Post 162. Richard was also a member of The Friends of The Pascack Brook and served as the secretary. They organized a trout fishing contest for children every year for the past 29 years.

He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Mary (Lotito) Correri, mother in-law Catherine Lewis, and brother in-law Richard Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Catherine “Cathy” (Lewis) Correri, the best thing that ever happened to him. Thanks to Dick and Kay for raising such a great lady. He also leaves behind his children Daniel Correri and Alyssa Correri; his father in-law Dick Lewis; his sisters Alice Correri and Linda (Correri) Tippner, brother in-law Larry Tippner; sister in-law Sharon (Lewis) Chriss and brother in-law Michael Chriss; as well as his nieces and nephews. He was blessed to be surrounded by many aunts and uncles who have predeceased him but gave him so many great cousins to grow up with."

The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Monday, November 7 from 4-8PM. A Mass celebrating Rich's life and faith will be held at St. John The Baptist R.C. Church in Hillsdale, NJ on Tuesday November 8 at 10AM with private cremation to follow. Memorial Contributions can be made in Rich's name to the American Legion Post# 162, 98 Legion Pl., Hillsdale, NJ 07642 or Friends Of Pascack Brook, P.O. Box 84, Hillsdale, NJ 07642.