Obituary of Richard Anisfield

ANISFIELD Richard C., age 89, died peacefully on October 8, 2011. His last months were characterized by the dignity and graciousness for which he has always been known. Son of Samuel and Lillian Anisfield, Richard was born in Paterson, NJ. He lived in Upper Montclair for 33 years before moving to Saddle River 27 years ago. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard served as a pilot with the 466th Bomb Group in World War II. From 1956 until 2005, he owned Kurt Versen Company, a lighting fixture manufacturer in Westwood, NJ, and held several patents for light fixture design. He retired in 2008. Richard took great pleasure in outdoor activities--particularly golf, skiing, and landscaping. He had a wonderful sense of humor which he shared with family and friends, while his generosity of spirit was demonstrated in various philanthropic endeavors. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Millicent to whom he was married for 63 wonderful years; two loving daughters: Susan Vallario and husband Nick of Upper Saddle River, and Nancy Anisfield and husband Terry Wilson of Hinesburg, Vermont; his devoted sister Rita Kirschner; and a number of nieces and nephews and their children. Cremation was private. A memorial service and reception will take place at Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ, at a later date. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff, NJ (vpfh.com). Memorial donations may be made to the Ramapo College Foundation (for the Anisfield School of Business), 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1680; or to the Valley Hospital Foundation, 223 N. Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.