Richard Van Leeuwen Obituary
The passing of Richard Van Leeuwen (Ridgewood, New Jersey) occurred on August 8, 2026. Richard, born on December 5, 1948, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Nellie (Johannes Van Leeuwen) and Dutch; his wife Joanne; his grandchild Dutch; his children, Michele (Paul), Michael (Alison) and Matthew (Kristin); his grandchildren, Natalie, Nicolas, Ava, Grace, Jacob, Tyler, Luke and Jules; his siblings, Mieke, Marie and John; his brother-in-law Joseph Dragone; and his brother Frank Van Leeuwen. He was also cherished by cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charities that were near and dear to Dutch's heart: The National MS Society, The ALS Association, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
