Richard J. Raska, 77, of River Edge, passed away on July 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Sharon Smith-Raska. Cherished Dad to Matthew and his wife Kenix, and Brynn and her husband Scott. Loving Grandfather to his three grandchildren: Charleston, Samuel and Stevie. Dear brother of Douglas Raska.
Richard was born in Hackensack, NJ to Irene (née Pauliny) and Anthony Raska. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force, was a photojournalist with the Star Ledger newspaper, and later on an engineer with HYTORC of Mahwah.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 16th, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Beaugard-McKnight Funeral Home, 869 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge. The Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, July 17th, 11:00 AM at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Richard’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; www.stjude.org.