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STEPHEN K. BURGHER
AGE: 75 SAYREVILLE
Stephen K. Burgher, age 75, of Sayreville, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at his home. Born in Staten Island, New York, he has resided in Sayreville for the past 9 years. Before his retirement he was employed by the New York City Housing Authority as a maintenance supervisor. Stephen was a member of the New Gathering Church in Rahway where he was a church elder, volunteered in Prison Ministry and Liberty House Nursing Home in Jersey City.
He is predeceased by his daughter Cynthia Burgher, his parents Stephen and Henrietta Burgher, his sister Adele Hoffman and his stepson Tony Hodges. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Stephen & Sue Burgher of Red Bank, Lori & Craig Bolte, of Florida and Janice & James Aquafredda of Staten Island, N.Y., his sister Marion Lyzell, his stepchildren Robert Hodges, Otto Garcia, Lynn Morri, Kathleen Maroon, Joe Eagan, 6 grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 29 at 11 am at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin, followed by burial at Clover Leaf Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodbridge. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen's name can be made to the New Gathering Church, 530 New Brunswick Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Burgher
6 Entries
July 1, 2009
We miss you Dad,
Love Janice, James.
Sue, Steve & Stephen Burgher
June 29, 2009
To Our Beloved Dad -
Rest peacefully in God's heavenly kingdom. You have touched so many lives in a spiritual way. When asked "How are you?" your response was always "I am Blessed."
Our family was truly Blessed to have you as our Dad.
Love Eternally
Janice Aquafredda
June 28, 2009
Love comes in many forms and I know in my heart that you loved us on your knees.
Dad, it is befitting that you chose The Garden of Devotion as your final resting place; I never knew anyone so devoted to prayer that your knees got bloody and calloused.
While my heart is broken, I am happy to have you on our side in heaven.
Love You!
Jacqueline Malta
June 27, 2009
we will always be part of history '"NEVERTHELESS"
Lori Bolte
June 27, 2009
You are in the most devine of places now and I'm sure Cindy was there to greet you with a big smile and open arms.
May God's kingdom welcome you as a devoted servant and grant you an eternity of peace.
He Loved Us Through His Prayers. He Prayed For EVERYONE!
June 27, 2009
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