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Karl Alexander Leiter obituary, 54, Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Karl Leiter Obituary

Karl Alexander Leiter

AGE: 54 • Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Karl Alexander Leiter, 54, of Fernandina Beach, FL, formerly of Berkeley Twp, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in California. He was born in Toronto Canada on Sept. 1, 1958 to Alexander and Maria Leiter and grew up in Berkeley Twp. Karl graduated from Central Regional H.S. in 1976 and joined the Navy, serving his country honorably. He was employed by Horizon Lines in Long Beach, CA as a merchant seaman for many years. Karl was also a longtime member of the Seafarers' International Union and served as an official of the organization.

He was predeceased by his father, Alexander, in 1988. Karl is survived by his daughter, Rachel Leiter; his beloved mother, Maria Leiter of Whiting; his brothers, John Leiter of Toms River, Eric Leiter of Forked River, Kurt Leiter of Vancouver, Canada, Mark Leiter of Lacey Twp., and Al Leiter of Summit; his sister, Alexia Dunkley of Forked River; 15 nieces and nephews, whom he cherished; and his dear aunt and uncle, Terry and Bill Airey of Canada.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at the Pine Beach Chapel, 501 Hillside Ave., the corner of Hillside and Huntington Aves. in Pine Beach. A reception will follow services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund Effort, c/o Chief Thomas Boyd of Seaside Heights Police Department, 116 Sherman Ave., Seaside Heights, NJ 08751 in Karl's memory. Cremation was private.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Jan. 10, 2013.
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I remember very well our baseball days at Central. He had a canon for an arm.

Jim Lowe

Friend

January 4, 2022

John and Kurt, I am sorry for your loss. You and your Famlies will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Lowe

Acquaintance

January 6, 2020

Rest In Peace Karl

Marie

Friend

April 12, 2017

Until we meet again Karl! My deepest sympathy to all of his family members & friends.

Lisa Desrosiers

February 3, 2013

And all I ask for is a quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick is over. God Bless You Karl. My brother, my friend!

J.B.

January 26, 2013

Into the Mystic,may you rest in peace Karl,till we meet again.John and family sorry for your loss.
Jennifer

January 24, 2013

Into the mystic,RIP Karl until we meet again.
John and Family sorry for your loss
Jennifer

January 24, 2013

So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
Auntie Marie, Marie, Nicola and david. Liverpool

Marie McKeown

January 19, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire Leiter family. I am so sorry for your loss. You all in in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Rush-Graziano

January 14, 2013

Alexia, Al and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. Love to you Alexia.

Lauren Jaye Velasco

January 12, 2013

Jeanne Leiter

January 11, 2013

To John,and your Family, We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jimmy Lowe

January 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss grew up with Karl in school

Charles Russell

January 10, 2013

So sorry to hear this news, Alexia. My prayers are with you and your family. May the fond memories that all of you have of him, comfort you in such a difficult time. His journey has just begun. Suzanne Schucht-Brett

Suzanne Brett

January 10, 2013

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