Jack Basil Obituary
We bid farewell to Jack Basil of Dumont, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 2, 2026 at the age of 83. Jack touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack Basil to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John George Basil and Angelina Basil; and his son Edward Basil. He is survived by: his wife Rita Anne Basil; his children, William, Robert, John Basil (Jasmine), Jacqueline and Suzanne; and his grandchildren, Alex, Matthew, Grace Basil, Dominique, Johnathan Basil, Benjamin Basil, Jennifer and James Joyce.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Riewerts Memorial (187 S Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 at 11:45 AM at the George Washington Memorial Park (234 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's memory to the Act Now Foundation Dementia Resource Center. Donations are accepted on the website at http://www.actnowfoundation.org or via check made payable to Act Now Foundation at 400 38th Street Suite 406, Union City, NJ 07087.
