RITA "ALICE" GOOD

VISITATION: MONDAY: APRIL 21, 2025 4PM TO 8PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRAYER SERVICE: TUESDAY: APRIL 22, 2025 11AM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME INTERMENT: TUESDAY: APRIL 22, 2025 FOLLOWING PRAYER SERVICE OAK RIDGE CEMETERY OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 Alice “Rita” Good, 93 years of age, ended her journey on April 14th 2025 after a brief illness. She was born on March 20th 1932 to the late James and Catherine (Streuli) Patterson in East Paterson, New Jersey. She grew up roaming the fields around Orchard Street with her cousins. During her teens, they moved to Fair Lawn. Rita attended the Benedictine Academy and then Secretarial school. She worked for St Joeseph’s Hospital as a medical secretary. Soon there after she met the love of her life, William Good at the local police shooting range. Bill was a nationally ranked target shooter, but Rita was better! They were married on June 18, 1955 and resided in Fair Lawn where they welcomed their three children. They moved to Oak Ridge, New Jersey in 1963 and raised their family. Rita was an ardent volunteer, being a member (and past President) of the Community Fire Company Auxiliary; member of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service; 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star (and past Grand Officer); New Jersey Order of DeMolay Mother’s Club (Past State President); member American Legion Post 154 Auxiliary; and West Milford Sterling Drum & Bugle Corps Chaperone. She was a working mom, working at Rochelle Paper Company in Oak Ridge as secretary/bookkeeper once the children were in school. She was faith based attending various churches during her life. Somehow, she managed to also stay involved in the all the sports and activities of her children. She loved to read cozy mysteries and do crossword puzzles. Rita was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, William Good in 2017. She is survived by her three children, Jody and Bob Tanis, James and Lynn Good, Jeffrey and April Good; her grandchildren, Justin and Sharon Thomas, Steven and Caitlin Tanis, Michael Tanis, Kevin Good, Megan Good; three great grandchildren, Lincoln, Finn and Bridget; her brother and sisters-in-law Harry and Jo Good, cousin Dorothy Streuli Reider and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive visitors on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. The prayer service will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home, followed by the interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Oak Ridge, NJ. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

RITA "ALICE" GOOD

March 20, 1932 - April 14, 2025