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.
