John M. Groesbeck

GROESBECK, John M., 76, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, formerly of North Bergen, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023. John was born in New York City in 1947 to George and Amelia Groesbeck. He attended high school at Academy of St. Joseph of the Palisades in West New York, NJ and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ.

John was a big Rolling Stones devotee back in his college years and even earned the nickname Ruby Tuesday from their Ruby Tuesday song. An avid NY Yankees fan, he would spend many a summer day or night cheering them on at old Yankee stadium. He was a dog enthusiast and had several canine pets over the years. He even worked part time as a dog walker for many residents in the Woodcliff Gardens community in North Bergen, where he lived.

John is survived by his brother Robert; his sister in-law Ruby; his nieces Anne and Ellen and his nephews James, Robert and Theodore. He is predeceased by his sister Dorothy, brother George and sister in-law Christine.

The family will receive guests at R.C. Church Of The Assumption, 29 Jefferson Ave in Emerson, NJ on Tuesday, December 19th from 9AM to 10AM. A Mass celebrating John's life and faith will be held at 10AM with inurnment at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, NJ to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in John's name to your local ASPCA.

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