Emily R. (Hilla) Ryzner

Emily R. (nee Hilla) Ryzner, 95, of Clifton died Sunday, March 3, 2024 while receiving the loving care of her daughter, Joette and longtime friend, Chris.

Born in Clifton, Mrs. Ryzner was a lifelong resident. As a registered nurse, she began her career as an industrial nurse for the Dumont Television Co. of Clifton before embarking on a 40-year career as an ICU nurse at the former Passaic General Hospital. She was also a Home Health nurse for Bayada Home Care.

She was a parishioner of Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, Clifton and was a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokols. Mrs. Ryzner played tennis into her 80’s and loved knitting, crocheting and was an avid reader and enjoyed having "Garage Sales."

Mrs. Ryzner was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Ryzner in 2002; her son, Roger Ryzner in 2010; her grandson, Anthony Cassano in 2013; her parents, Frank and Mary (nee Halupka) Hilla and her sister, Helen Vnenchak.

She is survived by her daughter, Joette Cassano of Wilmington, DE, her daughter in law, Valerie Ryzner of Wildwood Crest, NJ, her grandson, Joseph Cassano, her nephew, Warren, niece, Ginny and cousins.

Visitation will be Thursday from 3-7 pm at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 515 Lexington Ave., Clifton. Funeral will be 9:15 am Friday from the funeral home and 10:00 am at Ss. Cyril & Methodius RC Church, 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton. Interment to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, So. Hackensack, NJ. Memorial Contributions may be made to Bayada Foundation (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1441751). Visit bizubfh.com for more info.

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