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Daniel J. Riiff, longtime resident of Gloucester Township, NJ, passed away November 15, 2022, at the age of 90 years. Devoted husband of sixty-eight years to Joan Riiff (nee Switalski). Beloved father of Joseph Riiff (Adele), Patricia Minerva (David), Louis Riiff (Cathy), and Denise Harris. Proud grandfather of Daniel Riiff (Anne-Marie), Timothy Riiff (Molly), Karen Minerva (Laura), Christine Minerva (Megan), Cathy Mayer (Mike), Joseph Riiff (Lindsay), and Lauren Larkin (Robert); great-grandfather of Zachary Riiff, Cecilia Riiff, Clara Riiff, Blake Riiff, Cole Riiff, Michael Mayer, Caleb Mayer, Sophia Minerva, Lily Minerva, Nathan Riiff, Nicholas Riiff, and Robert Larkin. Loving brother of William J. Riiff (Sharron), the late Margaret Staley, and the late Jeannette Holloway (Richard, surviving).
Dan served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a Seabee. He wore many hats throughout his working life; he worked as a mason, boilermaker, builder, real estate broker, and land developer. He enjoyed volunteering with the Holy Crusaders Knights of Columbus Council #9193 and was their “let’s make it happen” guy. For years he helped organize all sorts of fundraising events for them, including 50/50s, crab feasts, carnivals, blood drives, and various other events. Dan loved spending time on the water and enjoyed boating and crabbing, but especially enjoyed the reward of eating the crabs. He had racehorses and enjoyed playing poker with a group for many years involving three of his close friends. He loved going on casino trips with his wife and international travel, visiting many places most dream of going. More than anything, he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and considered it to be the joy of his life getting to watch them grow.
Viewing will be Monday, November 21, 2022, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope Parish / St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012, where his Funeral Mass will begin at 12:30 PM. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boys Town (formerly Father Flanagan’s Boys Home), 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com
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