Mildred Patricia Rauch, August 1, 1924 - May 30, 2010, 85, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Richard for 56 years. Devoted mother of Joseph and his wife Karen of Oradell, James and his wife Debra of Tenafly, Robert of Bergenfield, Thomas and his wife Dawn of New Milford, Stephen and his wife Mary of Chatham and Theresa Weissburg and her husband Bob of Highland Mills, NY. Loving grandmother of Victoria, Carolyn, Paul, Lisa, Richard, William, Timothy, Julia, Brian, Jenna, Phillip, Colleen and Fiona. Predeceased by her parents Frances and Philip Maguire and brother Robert. Prior to becoming a dedicated homemaker, she was a secretary. After raising her family for 30 years, she returned to work at the age of 60, where she became a computer whiz. She retired when she was 82. She enjoyed many trips with her husband to their beloved Lake George. Some of her happiest times were vacations at the Lake surrounded by her children and grandchildren. An avid reader who was never far from her Kindle; she also knit many afghans, sweaters and Christmas stockings for her children and grandchildren. She leaves behind friends and relatives of all ages whose lives she touched with her humor, love and support. All will meet at St. John the Evangelist R.C, Church, Bergenfield on Friday for the funeral Mass at 11AM. Visiting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 So. Washington Ave., Bergenfield. Memorial Donations may be made to Holy Name Hospice, 725 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, NJ 07666 or Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Froelich St., Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621
Previous Events
visitationThursday, June 3, 2010
Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
cemeteryFriday, June 4, 2010
Mt. Carmel Cemetery 10 Serpentine Rd.
Tenafly, NJ 07670
at 12:15 PM
serviceFriday, June 4, 2010
St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church 29 No. Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
All will meet at the church at 10:45 AM for the church Mass at 11 AM