the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Longboat Key Fl, David F. Bolger, 86, of Longboat Key, Florida and Ridgewood, NJ passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 29th, 2018. David was born on August 12, 1932 in Alliquippa, Pennsylvania to John Theodore & Coby Bunge Bolger. David was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and an Air Force Veteran and served as Chairman of Bolger and Company for forty one years. He is survived by his Loving Children Betsie (Jon) Bolger-Mott, John (Megan) Bolger, J.T. (Bevin) Bolger and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin sister Barbara (William) Collett, Sister Betty Fleming, and Brother Daniel (Linda) Bolger and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents and his brother Bill. Donations to West Bergen Mental Health, Valley Hospital, or the Women’s Club of Ridgewood would be appreciated. The Family will receive guests at CC Van Emburgh on Thursday January 3rd from 1-4 and 6:30-9, with service at West Side Presbyterian Church on Friday January 4, at 11:00am. Interment will be private. Service information can also be found at www.vanemburgh.com
I didn’t know that he was from Western PA.
I’m reading about Aliquippa right now by S.L. Price called Playing Through The Whistle as a matter of fact.
Pretty grizzled factory town…reminds me of Newburgh NY.
He was a very generous man…
“He was a very generous man…” Yes he was but there were always string attached.
He had power.