William J. Bretzger III's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2024 in Roseland, New Jersey

William J. Bretzger III

October 24, 1933 - December 5, 2024 (91 years old)

Roseland, New Jersey

William J. Bretzger III's obituary , Passed away on December 5, 2024 in Roseland, New Jersey

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Farmer Funeral Home

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William J. Bretzger III

October 24, 1933 - December 5, 2024 (91 years old)

Roseland, New Jersey

William J. Bretzger III Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William J. Bretzger III of Roseland, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on December 5, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William J. Bretzger Jr. and Helen Clearwater Bretzger; and his brother Robert Bretzger (Eleanor). He is survived by: his wife Marie C. Freda Bretzger; his children, Laura Bretzger (Paul), Denise Cox (Garry), William J. Bretzger IV (Nancy) and Michael Bretzger (Joanne); and his grandchildren, William (Lauren), Lorrie (Chad), Daniel (Lorena), Michael (Sarah), Alyssa, Brendan (Ashley), Leslie (Robert), Alicia, Ryan (Timi), Andrew (Emily), Kevin (Kelly), Nicholas (Ciara), Maria, Lisa (Derek) and Megan (Dan). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws extended relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Shook-Farmer Funeral Home (45 Roseland Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068). A Mass was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church (28 Livingston Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068). A burial was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The New Jersey Firemen's Home, njfh.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Farmer Funeral Home



Tue

Dec 10

Visitation

Shook-Farmer Funeral Home
45 Roseland Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

Wed

Dec 11

Mass

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church
28 Livingston Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

Wed

Dec 11

Burial

Gate of Heaven Cemetery
225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936

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