Louis Becker

Louis Becker, 90, a lifelong resident of Jersey City passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Maywood Rehabilitation Center, Maywood, New Jersey after a short illness.

Lou was predeceased by his wife Dolores (nee Smarth) in 2011.  Lou was the son of the late Louis and Anna (nee Hept) Becker. 

Lou was a retired employee after 40 years of service to the former American Can Company in Jersey City, New Jersey.  While retired, Lou enjoyed vacations in Aruba, Wildwood Crest and Florida, and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and Bethlehem, P.A. casinos.  Lou was an avid sports fan and loved the New York Jets, New York Mets, and was an avid gardener.  Lou also enjoyed socializing at the Blarney Pub in the Jersey City Heights on Saturday afternoons. Lou proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Lou leaves behind many who cherished him.

Visitation is on Monday, December 30, 2019, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at RIOTTO FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 (For GPS Navigation it is best to use the parking lot entrance address: 14 Stagg St., Jersey City).  Funeral will begin on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:00 AM at the funeral home.  Funeral Mass will follow 11:00 AM at St. Anne's Church, Jersey City.  Interment will take place at Grove Church Cemetery, North Bergen.  In lieu of flowers, Lou's wishes were donations be made in his memory to www.JasonandJustinsJourney.com