Obituary of Dorothy E. Surdez

Dorothy E. Surdez passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 75. Born in Jersey City, she was a resident of Teaneck before moving to Wyckoff 43 years ago.

Before retiring, Dorothy was a tax accountant at Nydic MRI Services in Montvale and was previously a public accountant for Bruce Buztel & Associates in Oradell for many years.

She was a dedicated volunteer for the Wyckoff Ambulance Corps for more than two decades, loved tap dancing with the Silver Steppers to entertain residents of senior centers, and was an active member in the Wyckoff Seniors. In the 1980s, Dorothy served in several roles for the Sunday School program at Advent Lutheran Church in Wyckoff, including superintendent, treasurer and teacher, and also as a troop leader for both the local girl scouts and cub scouts.

Dorothy leaves only happy memories to her loving husband of 52 years, Paul L. Surdez, and her adored children Paul W. Surdez, his wife Michele; Susan B. Dayner, her husband Jeremy; five grandchildren, Will, Sam, Molly Surdez, Brad and Kate Dayner; her beloved rescue dog Winky and many other extended family and friends.  Dorothy is predeceased by her sister Audrey Wood. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7- 9 at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. Interment will take place in a private ceremony at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.

Contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Perfect Pets Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 133112, Atlanta, GA 30333 (www.perfectpetsrescue.org). Please also consider giving the gift of life by donating blood and platelets to your local blood bank.