Ruth Hagen

Ruth Hagen, 97 passed away from natural causes on January 7, 2019 in her residence in Corona, California sitting in her favorite chair. She was born on May 31, 1921 in Germany, and came to the United States with her parents and settled in Patterson, NJ in 1927 at 6 years of age. Prior to marriage she worked at Hackettstown Hosiery Company. She was married to William Hagen in early 1940s and they resided in Haledon for 68 years, she gave birth to their only son in 1944. Ruth worked at a screen printing company in Passaic with her husband for a short time to help put their son thru college, but was mostly a homemaker for her entire life. Ruth was a cherished member of the Haledon Senior group, she had a big heart and was so loving, was the caregiver of her mother until the end of her life. Last city of residence was Corona, California for the last 6 years of her life, but her primary City of Residence was Haledon NJ, from age 6 to 2013. Ruth treasured family time, and outings to Shepard Lake and High Point, she enjoyed entertaining and cooking for the family, especially authentic German food. Ruth is survived by her 3 granddaughters, Erika Gist, Elena Beekman, Elisa Ali, and 3 great grandchildren. She is preceded in Death by her husband, William Hagen, son, William Alan Hagen, and sister, Helen Collins. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband William as she wished. Services will be held at Santangelo Funeral Home, Sunday, January 20th at 12:00 PM; 635 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.