Jean Richards Obituary
Jean Richards (Ridgewood, New Jersey) passed away on September 15, 2026. Jean, born on February 20, 1941 in Hackensack, New Jersey, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Jean will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Jean will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Jean’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elsie A. Richards and Sherman M Richards; her sister Carol A Reichwein; her niece Linda C. Reichwein; and her significant other Franz Von Treven.
She is survived by: her nieces, Laurie R. Doran (James P. Doran) of Manasquan, NJ and Lisa J. Reichwein (Edward "Ed" Booth) of Boxborough, MA; her great-nephew Daniel R. Reichwein of Denver, CO.; and her aunt Jean.
A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Feeney Funeral Home (232 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450). A prayer will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the following two animal charities: America's VetDogs https://www.vetdogs.org and Ramapo/Bergen Animal Refuge https://www.rbari.org.
