Funeral services took place Feb. 24 for John “Digger” O’Dell, 72, of North Bergen. He passed away Feb. 19. He was the deputy director of the North Bergen Parks and Recreation since 1985 and director of the North Bergen Pop Warner Recreation since 1976. He served as business manager for the North Bergen Youth Football and the North Bergen Little League. He was the Chairman of the North Bergen M.U.A. He was a Hudson County Democratic Committeeman for many years. He was formerly a chief dispatcher for Sealand Service. He was the husband of 50 years to Madeline (O’Dell; father of Patrick, John Jr. and Paul; father in law of Mirna and Maria; grandfather of Casey, Ryan, Jessica, Victoria, Jake and Sofia; brother of Theresa O’Dell. Services arranged by the Vainieri Funeral Home, North Bergen.