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STERLING FOREST NJ, according to a recent obituary Richard “Rick” M. Agnello, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 11/6/2018. Born in Paterson and raised in Glen Rock, Rick is a graduate of Glen Rock HS. Upon graduating, he served in the National Guard. Rick owned and operated Town Garage in Ridgewood with his father and brother. Rick had an immense passion for spending time with family/friends, music, cars, motorcycles, boats and spending time at Cape Cod and Greenwood Lake. Rick is survived by his loving children, Keri (Brendan), Eric (Angela), and Craig (Judi). He adored his two grandsons,Ash and Liam.
He is also survived by his brother Steve (Marcie) and sister Karen (Bill) along with his nephews Rinaldo, Keith and Ryan. Rick touched the lives of everyone that he knew. He was always ready with a joke and a smile or the perfect piece of advice. He selflessly lived his life to help others and make them happy. A private memorial service will be held. Donations can be made in Rick’s memory to the ALS Foundation of Greater New York. Age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 11/6/2018. Born in Paterson and raised in Glen Rock, Rick is a graduate of Glen Rock HS. Upon graduating, he served in the National Guard. Rick owned and operated Town Garage in Ridgewood with his father and brother. Rick had an immense passion for spending time with family/friends, music, cars, motorcycles, boats and spending time at Cape Cod and Greenwood Lake. Rick is survived by his loving children, Keri (Brendan), Eric (Angela), and Craig (Judi). He adored his two grandsons,Ash and Liam. He is also survived by his brother Steve (Marcie) and sister Karen (Bill) along with his nephews Rinaldo, Keith and Ryan. Rick touched the lives of everyone that he knew. He was always ready with a joke and a smile or the perfect piece of advice. He selflessly lived his life to help others and make them happy. A private memorial service will be held. Donations can be made in Rick’s memory to the ALS Foundation of Greater New York.
In 2007 Reportedly, Village officials had offered previous owner Richard Agnello more than the $1.265 million sale price. However, it is being reported that Mr. Agnello refused to sell until the Village found a suitable location nearby for him to relocate his motor vehicle repair facility.
In a controversial transaction Ridgewood 120 LLC purchased the property , before the Village and turned around looking to sell it for a higher price.
Ridgewood 120 LLC, the site’s current owners, have offered the property for sale to Village officials at a price much higher than the $1.265 million paid in November of 2006. Scuttlebutt is that
Ridgewood 120 LLC’s asking price is at least $1.865 million, and possibly as high as $2.265 million. The current owners have made no improvements to the property since purchasing it from the Agnello family late last year.
Town Garage ,A History of Ownership Transactions https://theridgewoodblog.net/town-garage-a-history-of-ownership-transactions/
Town Garage site and the vintage sign tells it all.
VOR THOU HAS FALLEN SO FAR.site needs condemnation
and immediate demolition.complete eyesore to visitors ..
I used to take my car there – he was always, pleasant, helpful and fair.
Current VC what say you and your big master plan.