DWYER, John "Johnny" age 50 of Bergenfield, NJ passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at his home after a nearly 4 year victory over pancreatic cancer. John was born September 9, 1962 in Englewood, NJ and spent most of his life in Bergenfield, NJ where many of his longtime friends dubbed him "The Real Mayor of Bergenfield". John was the son of the late Frank and Marie Dwyer of Bergenfield, NJ. He was also predeceased by his sister Chris of Portland, OR and brother Mickey of Tallahassee, FL. John graduated from Bergenfield High School, Class of 1980. Most of his professional life was spent at Lever Brothers, both in Edgewater, NJ and Englewood Cliffs, NJ. He also worked for Coffee Roasters Inc. and the Bergenfield School District. John had a "Green Thumb" in life. Though a simple and humble guy, it seemed that everything and everyone he touched blossomed and bloomed. John was well known for giving tours of his precious "Garden" and bragging about his tulips and roses. Yet, the things that John nurtured the most were relationships with both friends and family. John touched many people in many different ways. His formula was part kindness, caring and compassion blended with a very very healthy dose of humor. It resulted in many loving friendships and relationships that sustained and fulfilled him. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. John was a devoted sports aficionado. He was at the top of his class as a "Notre Dame Subway Alum". He was an avid fan of the New York Football Giants, the Yanks, and the Knicks. In his youth, he coached PAL basketball and, until recently, officiated PAL basketball. He was a member of the Bergenfield Lions Club. He was a charter member of the old "Bergenfield Rec Center Gang". John is survived by his brother Robert, sister in law Bobbi Ann and niece Madeleine of Kingston, PA. Also, niece Michelle Pushefski of Laflin, PA. In addition, John had a very large extended family most notably cousins Dennis and Rosemary Farley of Yonkers, NY, Jeff and Helen Block of CT. The family will receive friends at a memorial service on March 10, 2013, from 10-11:30am, at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield. The celebration will continue at Tommy Fox's Public House from 12-2pm, prior to the start of the Bergenfield St. Patrick's Day Parade. Special thanks to the entire crew at Valley Hospital, their entire related staff. Very special thanks to Dr. Kutner, nurse Linda O and Dr. "Yang". "Now Cracks a Noble Heart. Good Night Sweet Prince And Flights of Angels Sing Thee to thy Rest".
Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621
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visitationSunday, March 10, 2013
Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
The family will receive friends for a memorial celebration, March 10, 2013, from 10-11:30 am
serviceSunday, March 10, 2013
Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
A memorial gathering will take place March 10, 2013, from 10-11:30 at the funeral home. The celebration will continue from 12-2pm at Tommy Fox's Public House, Bergenfield.
