October 22, 2007

After 2 years of treatment, Richard “Chip” Ryen, has succumbed to cancer at the age of 45. Chip has served with the Oradell Volunteer Fire Department for nearly two decades. During that time, Chip lead our department by serving as Fire Chief and Department President.

February 22nd, 2007

Chip has completed 2 weeks of Radiation and is now in the process of taking Chemo. He does get sick at times from his treatments but is doing better then we all imagined. His appetite is increasing and he is able to eat almost everything. He often gets up in the middle of the night to have cereal or pancakes.

His physical therapy is almost complete. His therapist told Chip that he felt Chip didn’t need any more and he has progressed better then expected.

Last Monday night, many gathered at Sanducci’s Restaurant of River Edge to help raise funds. A portion of the night’s proceeds were donated to the Ryen Fund. Chip was able to attend the dinner with many of his family members. All who attended had a wonderful dinner and had the chance to extend their good wishes to Chip in person.

The Famous “Oradell Fire Department Pasta Night” is just around the corner and ticket sales are flying. If you plan on getting a ticket, please contact the Boro Clerk’s office or stop by the Firehouse any night between 7:00 and 9:00 PM or on Sunday mornings. If you need further information please contact Norman Trass on 201-261-7925.

Donations are doing well and everyone is showing their love for the Ryen’s. Our business solicitations are providing not only well needed monies but are offering merchandise to auction at the Pasta Night Dinner. To name a few, haircuts, massages, baskets of goodies, flowers, golfing at Hackensack CC, and White Beaches CC. Sports items are coming in as well. If you have anything you think can help our cause please send it to the Reformed Church at the address below or call Norman Trass at 201-261-7925.

The Oradell Volunteer Fire Department and the Reformed Church of Oradell wish to thank everyone for their generosity. We are looking forward to seeing you all at our Pasta Night Dinner on March 3 rd being held at the Bergen Catholic High School. There will be two seatings, one from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and one from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

As a reminder, if you care to make a donation please do so by making all checks payable to: The Reformed Church of Oradell. The Memo Line should state: Benevolent Fund Richard Ryen.

Please send your check or money order to:
The Ryen Fund
C/o The Reformed Church of Oradell
641 Church Street
Oradell, NJ 07649

Come and enjoy the Food, Fun, and Auction items. Share an evening with our “Extended Community” made up from towns all around us, united in Brotherhood, Compassion, Concern, and Love.

Once again we all “Thank You” for your thoughts, support, and prayers!

January 24th, 2007
Chip is home and is doing well.

January 16th, 2007
Chip is doing well and might be home Friday if all goes well. More tests are being done this week.