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Karl Leiter Obituary
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.
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for Karl Leiter
Jim Lowe
January 4, 2022
I remember very well our baseball days at Central. He had a canon for an arm.
Jim Lowe
January 6, 2020
John and Kurt, I am sorry for your loss. You and your Famlies will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie
April 12, 2017
Rest In Peace Karl
Lisa Desrosiers
February 3, 2013
Until we meet again Karl! My deepest sympathy to all of his family members & friends.
J.B.
January 26, 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!
January 24, 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
Marie McKeown
January 19, 2013
So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
Auntie Marie, Marie, Nicola and david. Liverpool
Jennifer Rush-Graziano
January 14, 2013
My deepest condolences to the entire Leiter family. I am so sorry for your loss. You all in in my thoughts and prayers.
Lauren Jaye Velasco
January 12, 2013
Alexia, Al and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. Love to you Alexia.
Jimmy Lowe
January 11, 2013
To John,and your Family, We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles Russell
January 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss grew up with Karl in school
Suzanne Brett
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
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