Vincent Riviello

RIVIELLO, Vincent of Wood Ridge (Formerly of Paramus and Englewood) passed away on June 25, 2022 of complications due to pulmonary fibrosis. He was 81 years old. Predeceased by his brother John. Survived by beloved long time partner Robin. Devoted father of James and Christopher and daughter-in-law Melissa. Stepfather to Henry and spouse Linda Riveros and Leah and spouse Michael Costello. Cherished Grandfather of Alexis, Christina, Brianna, Anthony and wife Heidi, Rianna and husband Andre, Robert, Samantha, Eva and Lily as well as Great Grandfather to Benjamin, and Adelynn. Graduate and Football team captain for Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, NJ in 1959 and graduate of Villanova University in 1963. Directly out of college and due to his father's untimely passing, Vincent made the courageous decision with his brother to take charge of their father's fledgling recycling business. In short order Rivsec Recycling and later Atlantic Coast Fibers Recycling became industry leaders, and with that Vincent had a career spanning almost 6 decades. Vincent's personal life revolved around family and friends. He was widely known as a generous man that took care of everyone around him and asked for nothing in return. He took particular pride in mentoring or giving a helping hand to the young people that crossed his path. That spirit of mentorship was no better exemplified than in the many years he coached his son's sports teams. Not a season went by without coach "Riv" leading his charges. Sports were always a passion and as a youth excelled as a three sport athlete, a passion surely cultivated by his father James who founded the first Babe Ruth League in Englewood. In later years he became an avid golfer and card player as an active member of the White Beeches Golf & Country Club. And a special mention must be made about his grandchildren, they were absolutely the joy of his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 12:30 PM at St. Cecilia Church, 55 W. Demarest Ave, Englewood, NJ. Interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly. All are then welcome to join in Celebration of Vincent’s life, any time between 2:30 - 6:30 PM at White Beeches Country Club, 70 Haworth Dr., Haworth, NJ. From the family: "We ask all family, friends and co-workers to join us for light-fare and drinks in honor of our father at one of his most cherished places. (White Beeches) In lieu of flowers we would ask you to please donate to The American Lung Association or similar charities. Thank you!"