Obituary of Paul J. van Gendt

PAUL J. VAN GENDT, 74, of Hackensack, passed away on Thursday August 31, 2017. Prior to retiring he worked at the Johnson Public Library in Hackensack as a Security Officer for many years and he also worked for Sears & Roebuck, Hackensack in their maintenance department for many years. Paul was a member of the Hackensack Environmental Committee and the Hackensack Borg's Woods Coalition. Beloved husband of Margaret M. (nee Fine) for 40 years. Loving father to Tristan van Gendt and his wife Jennifer of Hoboken and Chad van Gendt and his wife Courtney Post of Hackensack. Cherished grandfather to Lucas van Gendt. Dearest brother of the late Gary van Gendt. Paul is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 3:15 PM at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 – 4:00 PM for visitation. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Paul's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.