RICHARD VANDERYAJT

December 11, 1962 - November 15, 2012

Richard (Richie) Vanderyajt, 49, of Kinnelon, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in Boonton, NJ to Lorraine (nee Murphy) and Richard Vanderyajt. Mr. Vanderyajt  graduated  from Kinnelon High School in 1981 and  was later self-employed. He will best be remembered for his extraordinary love and knowledge of animals and nature. Mr. Vanderyajt was predeceased by his loving mother Lorraine Vanderyajt in 2011. He is survived by his beloved father Richard Vanderyajt of Kinnelon, his dear sister Kimberley Davenport and her husband Timothy of Sussex, NJ, as well as his cherished niece and nephew Ashley and Timothy R. Davenport. The family will receive visitors for a memorial visitation on Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm followed by a memorial service at 3pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. (For GPS: use 1 Post Place, Newfoundland, NJ 07435) Final disposition will be private. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in his name to your favorite animal shelter, animal charity or animal rescue group. On line condolences and directions:  www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com