Obituary for Susanne "Sue" Riess
Stockholm- Susanne “Sue” Riess, 78 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Newton Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in Allendale, NJ to the late George and Dorothy DeBlock, Sue grew up in Allendale before moving to Ramsey, settling in Lake Tamarack in the Stockholm section of Hardyston Twp., with her late husband 50 years ago.
After graduating from Ramsey High School, Sue attended York College and graduated with a degree in fashion design. She worked for Manhattan Shirt Company in Paterson, NJ as a professional seamstress. Sue had a great sense of style and enjoyed working in the fashion industry. After raising her children, Sue worked part time in the Hardyston Twp School district and also enjoyed selling Avon. She was an active member of her community, having served as past president of the Hardyston Twp School Board and the Women’s Club of Hardyston. Sue enjoyed getting out with her dear group of friends and going swimming at the spa and out to lunch. Above all, Sue’s best job and the one she loved the most, was being a mom to her 2 children, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Predeceased by her parents and her husband Hellmut (2012), Sue is survived by her cherished children, Sean Riess of Stockholm and Tina Piechowski and her husband Tony of Branchville, NJ. Loving grandmother to Grace and Austin Piechowski. Dear sister to Carolyn Allen of Minnesota. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Sue will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 4-8PM at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin NJ. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11AM from the funeral home. Internment to follow at North Hardyston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sue’s memory may be made to Holy Faith Lutheran Church, 103 Paradise Road, Oak Ridge NJ 07438 (www.holyfaith.org)
Born in Allendale, NJ to the late George and Dorothy DeBlock, Sue grew up in Allendale before moving to Ramsey, settling in Lake Tamarack in the Stockholm section of Hardyston Twp., with her late husband 50 years ago.
After graduating from Ramsey High School, Sue attended York College and graduated with a degree in fashion design. She worked for Manhattan Shirt Company in Paterson, NJ as a professional seamstress. Sue had a great sense of style and enjoyed working in the fashion industry. After raising her children, Sue worked part time in the Hardyston Twp School district and also enjoyed selling Avon. She was an active member of her community, having served as past president of the Hardyston Twp School Board and the Women’s Club of Hardyston. Sue enjoyed getting out with her dear group of friends and going swimming at the spa and out to lunch. Above all, Sue’s best job and the one she loved the most, was being a mom to her 2 children, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Predeceased by her parents and her husband Hellmut (2012), Sue is survived by her cherished children, Sean Riess of Stockholm and Tina Piechowski and her husband Tony of Branchville, NJ. Loving grandmother to Grace and Austin Piechowski. Dear sister to Carolyn Allen of Minnesota. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Sue will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 4-8PM at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin NJ. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11AM from the funeral home. Internment to follow at North Hardyston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sue’s memory may be made to Holy Faith Lutheran Church, 103 Paradise Road, Oak Ridge NJ 07438 (www.holyfaith.org)