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John Luba Obituary

SPARTA - John J. Luba Jr., 82, of Sparta, passed away at home on Sept. 13, 2013. Born in Franklin Hospital, he was a lifelong resident of Sparta.

He was a graduate of Newton High School and attended Newark College of Engineering. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and immediately upon discharge, went to work at Picatinny Arsenal as a mechanical engineer until his retirement in 1986. After retirement, he owned and operated his own businesses in Sparta, including the Sparta Gulf Service Station on Woodport Road. He then held several other jobs throughout the county.

A dedicated volunteer fireman for Sparta Township for 55 years and served as chief in 1981.

John is predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Barbara J. (Eckert) Luba. Survived by his children, Lori Luba of Sparta, Jay Luba and his wife of Sparta, Amy Lowery and her husband of Dillsburg, Pa., Mark Luba and his wife of Phoenix, Ariz.; and seven grandchildren.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Lady of Our Lake Church in Sparta. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Sparta Fire Department or Sparta Ambulance Squad. Condolences may be sent to www.goblefuneral.com.

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Published by The New Jersey Herald on Sep. 15, 2013.

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Nancy Hubbard Terwilliger

December 9, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Luba. My dad, James Hubbard was in the department with him. So sorry for your loss.

The Calvo Family

September 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Luba family. We will miss you Jack and all your interesting stories. Thank you for always being so kind and friendly.

Joan Smith

September 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Joan and Russ Smith
(Formally of Sparta)

JoAnn and Diana Dudak

September 16, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Luba family. Although as we grew older, and our gatherings had decreased in frequecy, the years we had together while growing up together as kids, will always remain fond memories. We will all be reunited again in time and what a big celebration it will be. May you find some peace in knowing he is now with other loving family members who have missed him. All of our sympathy and love. His cousins, JoAnn Dudak and Diana Dudak Chamberlain.

Sherry Broere

September 16, 2013

Mr. Luba had such a long memorable history in the Sparta community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family

Lawrence Kemble

September 15, 2013

Worked with Mr. Luba at Newton Country Club. Jack ALWAYS had a story or two to tell. Such a delight to work with and be around.

Karen Ruzycki

September 15, 2013

Jack will be greatly missed. Its a loss of a brother firefighter, as well as a friend. I am so sorry and I want you to know we are thinking of his family with deep prayer and offer comfort in the time of sorrow. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for all of you. Lots of love from Karen, Peter, Meghan and Bridget Ruzycki.

September 15, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a very memorable and special man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Bob and Marykay. My "gunkies," you are loved. I will pray. Love you all.

Barb Blackwell

September 15, 2013

To all the Luba family, please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. We'll always remember Jack as a friendly guy who always had time for a story. Hope happy family memories will help through this difficult time. He'll be deeply missed by his loving grandkids! Sincerely, Barbara & Ken Blackwell (hope he gets to meet all the "big bands" in heaven)

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