2022 Grand Marshals Bio
George & Susan Fosdick
The Fosdicks are lifelong residents of the Village. They met at a Fire Department dance in 1967 and married in 1968. George graduated in 1959 from RPHS and Susan, who graduated in 1962, have spent their lives in service to the people of Ridgefield Park. George was first elected to the Village Board of Commissioners in 1984 and was a member of the Board for 36 years, 28 of those as Mayor. George has been a member of the RP Fire Department - Truck Co. 2 for 58 years. Susan has 25+ years with the Women's Club of Ridgefield Park and has also served as Roosevelt School PTA President and as a Brownie/Girl Scout leader. Susan is also a member of the Board of New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs, served as a State Fall Conference Chairman, Palisades District Vice President, and is currently serving as Convention Chairman.
The Fosdicks continue to be participants in the civic life of the Village, serving on many organizations and projects:
George Fsosdick
RP Fire Dept. - 58 years - Line Officer, Chief, Relief Assn. Secretary
Boy Scut Troop 3 - 20+ years Institutional Rep.
Eagle Scout (1957)
Mosaic Lodge #194, F&AM - 37 years - Master Mason
RPHS Alumni Asn. - 37 years - Trustee - Jepson Scholarship Fund
Juvenile Conf. Committee - 6 years
Village Historian
Susan Fosdick
Woman's Club of Ridgefield Park - 25+ years
President Evening Membership Department
Junior Woman's Club - President
Roosevelt School PTA - Past President
Ridgefield Park Jr/Sr High School Booster Club
George is known as the Village Historian and was the editor of the book, "Ridgefield Park:1685-1985". That historical knowledge lives on in him through his deep knowledge of World War II. Both he and Susan have visited many of the sites crucial to our victory in that war and have shared their knowledge with the Villagers at numerous historical commemorations.
The Fosdicks have 3 children - Karen, Sally, and George. They also have three grandchildren.
Congratulations to our 2022 Grand Marshals !!