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June 24, 2025
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 2-6pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd Wayne NJ. A funeral service will be held 5:30pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the funeral home during the visiting hours.
Mark William Rudiger, age 65, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Born in Passaic, Mark spent his early years in East Rutherford before his family settled in Wayne, NJ, where he was raised and shaped by the close bonds of his large family as one of six children to Harry and Barbara Rudiger. He graduated from Wayne Hills High School in 1977, where he was a proud member of the varsity football team and also enjoyed playing hockey and competitive skiing during his youth.
After high school, Mark began his professional journey with the Wanaque Reservoir. He later joined Interstate Maintenance in Boonton, NJ, where he spent nearly two decades mastering the trade of Building Engineering. His career continued with Newmark Law Offices in West Orange, where he worked as a Building Engineer for over twenty years until his passing—a testament to his strong work ethic and dedication.
In the early 1980s, Mark married Kathleen Brown, and together they raised their two children, Cynthia and William. Through the years, the couple grew apart and their marriage eventually ended.
While working at Interstate Maintenance, Mark met Jamileth Arrieta—a connection that would change his life. After a first date at the beach in Long Branch, the two quickly formed a deep bond. Their love grew, and on October 5, 2006, they were married. The couple first lived in Elizabeth before settling in Hackettstown, where they built a home filled with warmth, laughter, and love.
Mark had a passion for cooking and grilling, often hosting lively family gatherings. He and Jamileth shared a love for gardening and could often be found working side by side in their yard, meticulously tending to their flower beds and vegetable garden. Mark was a skilled handyman who took pride in his home, always keeping it in immaculate condition. Together, he and Jamileth traveled to places like Cancun, Punta Cana, and Costa Rica. They also cruised together on several occasions to many of the exotic islands in the Caribbean, creating memories that became cherished chapters of their life together.
Above all else, Mark’s greatest devotion was to his family. He found true joy in providing for them and spending time with those he loved most. His Christian faith was also a central part of his life. Mark accepted Jesus in 1980 and remained a devoted student of the Bible, eventually inspiring his parents to draw closer to the Lord as well.
Known for his easygoing nature, infectious humor, and generous spirit, Mark had a gift for making those around him smile. He never missed an opportunity to share a joke or lighten the mood. He was a loving son, a devoted father, a supportive brother, and a cherished grandfather. Most of all, he was a faithful and loving husband who treasured more than two decades of marriage to his beloved Jamileth.
Mark is survived by his wife, Jamileth Rudiger (née Arrieta) of Hackettstown, NJ; his children, William Rudiger and his wife Lauren, and Cynthia Andrews, all of Bradenton, FL; his grandchildren, McKenna, Kaleb, Jaxon, Ashton, and Jordon; his siblings, Lorraine Marquez and her husband Marrio of Ronda, NC; Carol Rudiger of Montville, NJ; Karen Rudiger of Fort Lee, NJ; Karl Rudiger and his wife Susanne of Charleston, SC; and David Rudiger and his wife Debby of Clemmons, NC; as well as seven nieces and nephews and 6 grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both his parents, Harry and Barbara Rudiger, within the last thirteen months.
Mark’s sudden departure leaves a deep void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering faith, and the legacy of love and laughter he leaves behind.
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Friends may visit with the family from 2-6pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd Wayne NJ. A funeral service will be held 5:30pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the funeral home during the visiting hours.
June 24, 2025
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 2-6pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd Wayne NJ. A funeral service will be held 5:30pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the funeral home during the visiting hours.
Mark William Rudiger, age 65, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Born in Passaic, Mark spent his early years in East Rutherford before his family settled in Wayne, NJ, where he was raised and shaped by the close bonds of his large family as one of six children to Harry and Barbara Rudiger. He graduated from Wayne Hills High School in 1977, where he was a proud member of the varsity football team and also enjoyed playing hockey and competitive skiing during his youth.
After high school, Mark began his professional journey with the Wanaque Reservoir. He later joined Interstate Maintenance in Boonton, NJ, where he spent nearly two decades mastering the trade of Building Engineering. His career continued with Newmark Law Offices in West Orange, where he worked as a Building Engineer for over twenty years until his passing—a testament to his strong work ethic and dedication.
In the early 1980s, Mark married Kathleen Brown, and together they raised their two children, Cynthia and William. Through the years, the couple grew apart and their marriage eventually ended.
While working at Interstate Maintenance, Mark met Jamileth Arrieta—a connection that would change his life. After a first date at the beach in Long Branch, the two quickly formed a deep bond. Their love grew, and on October 5, 2006, they were married. The couple first lived in Elizabeth before settling in Hackettstown, where they built a home filled with warmth, laughter, and love.
Mark had a passion for cooking and grilling, often hosting lively family gatherings. He and Jamileth shared a love for gardening and could often be found working side by side in their yard, meticulously tending to their flower beds and vegetable garden. Mark was a skilled handyman who took pride in his home, always keeping it in immaculate condition. Together, he and Jamileth traveled to places like Cancun, Punta Cana, and Costa Rica. They also cruised together on several occasions to many of the exotic islands in the Caribbean, creating memories that became cherished chapters of their life together.
Above all else, Mark’s greatest devotion was to his family. He found true joy in providing for them and spending time with those he loved most. His Christian faith was also a central part of his life. Mark accepted Jesus in 1980 and remained a devoted student of the Bible, eventually inspiring his parents to draw closer to the Lord as well.
Known for his easygoing nature, infectious humor, and generous spirit, Mark had a gift for making those around him smile. He never missed an opportunity to share a joke or lighten the mood. He was a loving son, a devoted father, a supportive brother, and a cherished grandfather. Most of all, he was a faithful and loving husband who treasured more than two decades of marriage to his beloved Jamileth.
Mark is survived by his wife, Jamileth Rudiger (née Arrieta) of Hackettstown, NJ; his children, William Rudiger and his wife Lauren, and Cynthia Andrews, all of Bradenton, FL; his grandchildren, McKenna, Kaleb, Jaxon, Ashton, and Jordon; his siblings, Lorraine Marquez and her husband Marrio of Ronda, NC; Carol Rudiger of Montville, NJ; Karen Rudiger of Fort Lee, NJ; Karl Rudiger and his wife Susanne of Charleston, SC; and David Rudiger and his wife Debby of Clemmons, NC; as well as seven nieces and nephews and 6 grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both his parents, Harry and Barbara Rudiger, within the last thirteen months.
Mark’s sudden departure leaves a deep void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering faith, and the legacy of love and laughter he leaves behind.
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