Richard J. Oates, 65, of New Milford, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. Loving father of Katie Velazquez and her husband Hugo of New Milford and Robin Oates of West Nyack, NY. Cherished grandfather of Alex and Ellie. Rich was a retired conservation officer for the NJ State Fish and Game. In 1976 he
was the captain of the New Milford Ambulance Corps. Upon retirement he was a drug and alcohol counselor for the Van Ost Institute for Family Living in
Englewood and in 2006 was therapist of the year. Rich was also a decorated counselor for Cop2Cop, an organization helping law enforcement officers and their families in times of need. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 3:30 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. Visiting hours are from 3-5 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cop2 Cop would be greatly appreciated.
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