Allen "Ron" Olsen

March 15, 2021

Allen 'Ron' Olsen, 78, passed away on March 15, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Dobbs Ferry, NY he moved from Brooklyn NY to Demarest, NJ in '59. He attended Erasmus HS and graduated from NVRHS in '60, he was a Lieutenant in the NJ National Guard He worked for NJ Bell and Verizon for 40 years as an engineer. Ron had many hobbies and enjoyed sharing his expertise with various clubs: Miniature Arms Society, NV Coin Club and Model Engine Collectors Association. Past President, Director and Treasurer of The Lions Club of Closter. Ron was also involved in the Boy Scout careers of his sons and grandchildren. Ron is survived by his wife Kathleen, his children , Eric and Nancy of Oradell, daughter Katherine of Tenafly and son Kevin and wife Jessica of Croton on Hudson, NY. He is survived by his five grandsons. Skyler, Zachary and Connor of Oradell and Beckett and Torin of Croton. He is survived by his brother Raymond, his sister in law Elizabeth Gardner, her family, and brother in law Edward Rogan and his family. Ron was predeceased by his brother Kenneth and brother in law John Gardner. Visitation will be held Saturday March 20th at Barrett Leber Funeral Home 148 Dean Dr.Tenafly at 9:30 amfollowed by Funeral Mass at 11am at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Tenafly. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. In lieu of flowers. please make a donation to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati OH 45250.