Richard Michael Wells of Belleville, formerly of Kearny and originally from Limerick, Ireland has passed away at the age of 68. He is survived by his former wife Rosann Meierhofer (Leotta) and their children, Melissa and Michael Wells, his siblings Grace Ann Lepore and Patrick Wells and their spouses. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Martha and Patrick J. Wells. Mr. Wells was a proud member of Local 68 Operating Engineers who loved cars, tinkering, reading, animals and spending time with his children and his best friend Phil. In place of flowers, the Wells family asks for donations to be made in his name at your local library.
Newark Public Library: https://www.npl.org/friends-of-the-newark-public-library/
Rahway Public Library: https://www.rahwaylibrary.org/Friends.aspx
Kearny Public Library: 318 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday June 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ. Burial will be Friday at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ.
