GARY JAMES RICHARDS

September 18, 1964 - April 5, 2021

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE GO FUND ME PAGE WHICH WAS ORGANIZED FOR HIS CHILDREN: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gary-richards-funeral MEMORIAL VISITATION: THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021 4PM TO 7PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRAYER SERVICE: THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 6:30PM DURING THE LAST HALF HOUR OF THE VISITATION STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME Gary James Richards, 56 years of age, of Oak Ridge, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1964 in Dover, NJ to Noreen Mary Mikowski Richards and the late Kenneth William Richards and lived his entire life in Oak Ridge, NJ. Gary was a faithful parishioner of the Jacksonville Chapel in Lincoln Park, NJ. For many years Gary coached softball and wrestling in Jefferson Township and is the current President of the Cozy Lake Association, as he loved to swim and spend time at the lake. Gary helped many recovering addicts, as he regained life after his own addiction, also attending many Bible study groups. He loved and enjoyed his family as well as the outdoors especially fishing, mountain biking and cycling. Gary loved music, playing the guitar and learning about history and the military. He was an avid New York Islanders fan, New York Yankees fan, and an LA Rams fan. Gary was predeceased by his dear father Kenneth Richards. He is survived by his former wives Dawn Ahearn, mother of Rebekkah and Garrett Richards, and Constance Gibbs Richards, mother of Breanna and Ryan Richards; his loving fiancé Kimberley Mosher; his cherished children Rebekkah Richards and her husband David McLagan of Highland Lakes, NJ; Garrett Richards and his significant other Samantha Nunez of Budd Lake, NJ,; Breanna Richards and her significant other Dave Halczli of Sparta, NJ,; and Ryan Richards of Oak Ridge, NJ.; his beloved mother Noreen Mary Richards; his dear siblings Michael Richards of Oak Ridge, NJ and Katherine Richards of Stillwater, NJ.; many nieces and nephews; and his adored dog Boo. Memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm with a prayer service at 6:30pm at Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (for GPS use 1 Post Place). Final disposition will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Go Fund Me page which was organized for his children: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gary-richards-funeral Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as driving directions to the funeral home.