Russell Keith Zimmer, 66, of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Beloved father of Jessica and Austin Zimmer. Loving brother of Randy, Doreen, Debbie, Michele and Phillip. He was predeceased by his parents Warren and Doris. He is also survived by many other loving friends and relatives.
Russ owned and operated RKZ Tree Service, serving his community for over 30 years. He loved the outdoors, riding his motorcycle and was an avid fisherman. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed by those that knew him.
Visiting hours are Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 1-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Russell’s memory may be made to www.fishingfriendsinc.org.
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Dear Jess and Austin. So sorry you have lost your dear Dad. May you cherish all the happy memories you have had with him and may he rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to you and to all your family.
Margaret BurkeMurphy,Pat , Robert,Chiara and Patrick Murphy.
Russ you are a good man. You touched the hearts of many people. RIP Brother. We will all see each other one day. Rest easy. This world has turned upside down. Enjoy the Heavens
I was so saddened to hear of Russ’s passing. He was truly one of a kind — bold, free-spirited, and always charting his own course, just like the true pirate he was.
Though he may be gone from our shores, his spirit sails on. May he now journey across calm seas, with the wind forever at his back and the stars to guide him home.
Please accept my deepest condolences. Wishing you peace, comfort, and the strength to navigate this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
So sorry prayers for the family and friends RIP great guy gone to soon
So sorry for such a horrible loss. Praying for the family and friends. For peace and strength to get through this difficult time!
Although I only met your father a few times , he was the most hospitable kindhearted and caring person.. I’m sure he will always be remembered fondly and forever be in you and your brothers heart. Please know we sending you all our prayers and condolences in this difficult time.
Austin & Jess…..I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, My deepest heartfelt condolences …. Going to miss that great Man … 66 is too young …..was hoping to see him when I move back up there around October … May he rest in peace ….. one day we will all meet again up there in heaven….he must be already getting all the BBQ together when we will have one big BBQ……Love “Gramps”
So, sorry to hear about Russell passing away. He was such a nice guy to my brother Paul and I.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Russ was one of a kind and will be missed.
Russel I remember your kind hearted spirit and always helping others . Will miss seeing you at Exxon
Matt
Austin & Jess
Sending sincere sympathy at this difficult time. We were all so saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. We knew him through his tree business in town, and would always get such a kick out of his free spiritedness, friendly smile and always, a funny quip or two. Our young grandson always thought of him as a real pirate, and we would share pics of pirates with him and he was in awe, as most 4 year olds are! More importantly, he was kind, and such a very helpful guy. . . .always willing to lend a hand to someone who needed it. We’ll miss his beep as he was passing by in the truck in OT, and when I look back into our woods, I’ll think of him and all the work he did with our trees over the years. He once told me he used to play in those woods as a little boy. May you all be comforted by the prayers and the memories of so many friends Russell had here in OT and beyond. . .
We had some fun dint we brother …riding,,breaking down … making dear head great again..the backstreets forever….until we ride again…argghh…alvederzane road pirate’s forever
RUSSELL, I AM SORRY FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOU MY FRIEND! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND EXCEPT YOU WITH OPEN ARMS ! SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CATCH THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY! RIDE TO THE CLOUDS !
You were definitely one of a kind. Knowing you through our son for many years, we thought if you as a friend. You always were there if we needed anything done. A genuinely kind person. May Gid welcome you with open arms.RIP.
Russ was a character and had character. As a White Ave neighbour (Northvale side), walking the dog, I would see that big black Dodge truck crest the hill and I knew my friend would slow, drop the passenger window, flip a thumbs up and from behind his grin, say “Hey” and rumble by. I will miss this.
Back in our teenage age years we raced dirt bikes in the field and woods between our houses, the Buckingham now, and took part in a number of bonfires too.
After moving back to town, I became a frequent customer too. His dedication and great manner and humour made an impression on my wife. She said “Where does a guy like this come from?” From me, all I could say was “Old Tappan, but that’s just Russ.”
RIP my friend
So terribly sorry for your loss, I enjoyed talking to Russell in physical therapy. He will be missed
R I P Russell my thoughts and prayers for your family worked for Russell at a rough time in my life he became a good friend loved riding with him after work I think I learned the back roads home from all the bars we went to aaahhh let me know the ropes when I get there RIO my brother