John Bickhardt, 79, of Clifton, passed away on April 15, 2016. Born in Englewood, he lived in Fairview before moving to Clifton 29 years ago.
A US Army Veteran during Peacetime, John was a former member of the Fairview Fire Department, Tiger Hose Co. #1, for many years. John was a Machinist for Duro-Test in Clifton for 35 years, retiring in 1998, and later worked at Home Depot in Clifton for several years.
Beloved husband of Jennie (Fila). Devoted step father of Benjamin and Peter Sowizral, both of Clifton. Loving grandfather of Peter, Krystina, Benjamin and Katie Ann. Dear brother of Joseph and his wife Lois of Stillwater. Cherished uncle of Mark, Keith and Gregory.
Funeral Monday 10:30 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Interment, St. Michael's Cemetery, South Hackensack. Visiting Sunday 2-6 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the
National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131, www.parkinson.org, in memory of John, would be greatly appreciated.