Richard Wikander Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-02-27T21:00:00
End: 2024-02-28T01:00:00
Location: O'Brien Funeral Home - Wall

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Wikander of Middletown, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, who passed away at the age of 78, on February 22, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elizabeth Wikander (Hussey) and Arthur A. Wikander; his brother Arthur J Wikander; and his former wife Kathleen Wikander (Doody). He is survived by: his children, Scott Wikander (Joanna) and Laurie Aravich (Michael); his sister Catherine Haas; and his grandchildren, Izabella, Emmett Aravich and Katherine Wikander. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation in Rich's name at either the Highlands Volunteer First Aid Squad or The Wag On Inn Animal Rescue (where he found his buddy Gator).

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March 17, 2024

Michael Hreha wrote a sympathy message

“Richard and I were classmates at Abraham Clark High School in Roselle, NJ. He was a great classmate and friend. In high school, Richard was the definition of cool -- always confident, composed and in control. He will be greatly missed.”

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Feb 27

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O'Brien Funeral Home - Wall
2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719

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