Violet  Rycroft
Died: Jul 9, 2018
Rycroft
Violet Rycroft, age 83 of Great Meadows, NJ, died peacefully in her bed on Monday, July 9, 2018. Violet was born in New York City to her loving parents Lillian and Michael, both from Ireland. She was raised in the Bronx and later in Queens, NY. When she married her husband Alan from Yonkers, NY, they decided to settle down in New Jersey, where they raised their two children and lived for most of the next 55 years, calling Rutherford, then Edison, and then Rutherford again their home. Along with her beloved Alan, who passed away in 2012 she enjoyed traveling the globe throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America, fixing up old houses and boats, taking care of stray animals, and hosting or visiting friends and family both in the US and abroad. Working most of her adult life, she was a capable administrator, supporting business executives, NJ state elected officials, and the borough of Rutherford until forced to retire. Violet was always the voice of reason in any situation, as well as the life of the party. Her rare combination of elegance, spunk, and kindness touched all who knew her everywhere she went. Violet is survived by her sisters Audrey and Anne, brother Robert, son Stephen and his wife Gail, daughter Suzanne and her partner Brian, granddaughter Jessica and her husband Tom, grandson Brent, and great-grandson Desmond. Services will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown, NJ on July 21 at 4pm with visitation beginning at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice or the Heath Village Friendship Fund.

Condolences:

Leslie Rycroft
#8
July 21st, 2018 11:12 am
Loved you so much, Aunt Violet! You were a second mom to me during high school and college. It was always an adventure visiting you and Uncle Alan. I will never forget our "girl talk" moments with you and my mom and the fun rides on Uncle Alan's boat. I miss you both. Love and hugs to my cousins Stephen and Suzanne at this sad time. Please know that your parents live on through our love and memories of them.
Tom Chan
#7
July 20th, 2018 3:10 pm
Hello Violet, Although we have never met, I have the pleasure of working with your son and want to honor you and your family. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Please rest in peace and be in forever comfort and warmth.. -tom
Tom Chan
#6
July 20th, 2018 1:15 pm
Hello Violet, Although we have never met, I have the pleasure of working with your son and want to honor you and your family. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Please rest in peace and be in forever comfort and warmth.. -tom
Joseph Frank
#5
July 18th, 2018 1:46 pm
Wishing the family strength and serenity in these hard times after your loss.
Joseph Frank
#4
July 17th, 2018 6:17 pm
Wishing the family strength and serenity in these hard times after your loss.
Monique Nguyen
#3
July 17th, 2018 5:02 pm
Dear Steve, I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May God give her eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. God bless.
Gary - Donna (kelson) Fernsler
#2
July 16th, 2018 7:12 am
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers. Hold on to the memories. We are here for you if you need us. God Bless.
Pavan Borra
#1
July 13th, 2018 9:22 am
On behalf of Data & Enterprise Content Management Team under Steve Rycroft in New Jersey Office, we express our deepest condolences for the loss in Rycroft's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May her soul rest in peace. - MUFG/ISA/BIT/DECM Branch Team
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