Margaret Rist
November 3, 1929 - June 13, 2019
Margaret D. Rist, (nee: Thomson), 89 of Bloomfield, NJ passed away on June 13, 2019. Born in Kearny, she moved to Harrison then Newark as a child. She was a graduate of Weequahic High School. Margaret worked as a Bank Teller at Maplewood Bank & Trust/Bank of America for over 20 years. She loved traveling and visiting new places. Margaret was an avid reader; enjoyed classic movies, Broadway shows and music especially Phantom of the Opera and Neil Diamond. Margaret loved her family and she will be greatly missed by them as well as by her friends. Margaret is survived by her loving children Barbara E. Rist of Bloomfield NJ and Robert E. Rist and his wife Cindy of West Orange NJ, two grandchildren Pamela M. Rist of Cambridge MA and Andrew R. Rist of West Orange NJ. Margaret was predeceased by her brother Alexander Thomson and her two sisters Joan Bernokeits and Jean Onions. Visitation: Monday, June 17 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Van Tassel Funeral Home, 337 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield NJ 07003. Funeral Service, Tuesday, June 18 9:30 AM at Van Tassel Funeral Home followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, NJ. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the ASPCA or St. Jude’s Hospital.
Margaret D. Rist, (nee: Thomson), 89 of Bloomfield, NJ passed away on June 13, 2019. Born in Kearny, she moved to Harrison then Newark as a child. She was a graduate of Weequahic High School. Margaret worked as a Bank Teller at Maplewood Bank... View Obituary & Service Information