Richard C. Pavese

Richard “Richie” Charles Pavese, 77, of Emerson NJ, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Richie was born on April 20, 1943 to Eugenie Pape and Salvatore Pavese.

Beloved husband of Virginia A (nee Engels) Pavese, who was married on April 10, 1966 (54 years). Devoted father of Christine Pavese and Deborah (nee Pavese) Carosella. Dear brother of Robert Pavese and Eugenie “Tippy” Harriman. Loving grandfather of Nicole (nee Rivera) and Garrett O’Donnell, Stephanie (nee Rivera) and Brett Richardson, Anthony Rivera, Nicholas Carosella, Andrew Carosella, Joseph Carosella. Richie was a cherished uncle, cousin, godfather, and friend to so many people.

Richie was a butcher by trade and owned his own butcher shop, Village Market in Closter, and then worked at Kings Supermarkets before retiring. He had a passion for fishing with his grandsons; collecting watch fobs and pocket knives; venturing to flea markets and showing off his 1965 Mustang at antique car shows. He loved spending time at home watching Hallmark Movies, Nascar Races and Raiders Football games and most of all loved making his Sunday sauce with homemade meatballs. Richie was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood and thoroughly enjoyed every joke told by Pastor Pranschke.

The family will receive their relatives and friends on Monday, December 21st from 4-8 pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A Mass celebrating Richie’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 22nd at 10:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 155 Second Ave., Westwood, NJ.

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