John Rinkerman

Rinkerman - John, 81, of Woodland Park, died July 29, 2009. Born in Passaic, Mr. Rinkerman lived in Clifton for most of his life before moving to Woodland Park in 1999. He was employed at ITT Laboratories in Nutley in Research and Development for 43 years. His career began as a wireman in 1951 until his retirement as a Senior Electronic Technician doing field installation at Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida until 1994.
His outside interests were music and tennis. Mr. Rinkerman was a graduate of Passaic High School and the RCA Institute in New York City. He was honorably discharged from the 50th Armored Division of the New Jersey National Guard.
Mr. Rinkerman leaves three children, Dr. Mark Rinkerman of Pine Brook; Jennifer and (son-in-law) Frank DelVecchio of Midland Park and Matthew Rinkerman of Clifton; also five grandchildren, Jon, Ainsley, Alec, Tess and Cole.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday from 2 to 6 pm at the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 550 Main Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055.