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John LeVicchi Obituary
Berkeley Township - John LeVicchi, 86, of Holiday City, Berkeley Township, NJ passed away on Saturday May 12, 2018. John was born in Newark, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Maplewood, NJ until moving to Berkeley Township, NJ 15 years ago. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War where he earned several medals including the Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze stars. He worked for the Maplewood Township Public Works department before becoming a fireman. John was a retired fireman for the Maplewood Fire Department Local 25. He was a member of the FMBA, VFW and UNICO. John was an avid bowler, golfer and loved playing cards with friends and family. He was the biggest Yankees and Giants fan.
John is predeceased by his parents Nat and Anna (Inguagiato) LeVicchi, his loving wife Louise Elizabeth (Franco) LeVicchi and brother Robert.
Surviving are his children Louise Miranda and her husband Robert of Hackettstown, NJ, John LeVicchi and his wife Lois of Freehold, NJ and Kim LeVicchi of Howell, NJ; his sister Gloria Ochs and husband Fred of Lakewood, NJ; grandchildren Justin Michael and Carly Elizabeth, who lovingly called him Poppy; and sister in laws Bette Price and Frances LeVicchi.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday May 16, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM and also Thursday May 17, 2018 from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals 145 St. Catherine Blvd. Toms River, NJ. Burial will follow Thursday viewing at 11:30 AM in the Chapel at the BG William C Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the NJ Fireman's Home, 565 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ or The Valerie Fund, 2101 Millburn Ave, Maplewood, NJ.
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Joseph Morris
May 19, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the LeVicchi family. We are sorry to hear about the passing of John and will always remember his service to the Maplewood Fire Department and for his bravery and dedication to keeping us safe.
Frank Marciniak
May 16, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your father, Louise. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Louis Raio
May 15, 2018
To the LeVicchi family
May I express my deepest and sincere Condolence for the passing of John.
May his soul rest in peace in Gods Kingdom,Gods Paradise always.
In God We Trust
Louis Raio & family
Louis Raio
May 15, 2018
To the LeVicchi family.
May i express my deepest and sincere Condolence for the passing of John.
May his soul rest in Gods Kingdom,Gods Paradise always.
In God We Trust.
Louis Raio & family
Melba Rivera
May 15, 2018
My condolences Louis, very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs
Ginny Seland
May 15, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and in knowing your father is reunited with your mom and in the loving arms of the angels.
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