Francis Carroll Lefurge

Francis Carroll Lefurge of Forest Lakes in Byram Township, NJ passed away of natural causes with family by his side on Tuesday evening May 28, 2024, at the Newton Medical Center.
Francis was born on January 14, 1933, to Harold Stephen and Margaret (Jaeger) Lefurge. He was raised in Jersey City, NJ, and attended and graduated from a local area Catholic High School. He later earned his bachelor's degree from Long Island University.
Mr. Lefurge had proudly served in the United States Army in the post Korean War era from August 16, 1956, until August 20, 1958.
Francis had resided in Wood Ridge before moving to Byram Twp. in 1977 where he was devout parishioner of the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church in Andover, NJ.
He had a long and very rewarding career as a Music Teacher with the Harrison Board of Education retiring after forty years. Throughout his career, he was proud to have guided many of his students into both teaching and musical careers.
Francis was a very talented and passionate gardener, who also liked model trains, vacations and travel. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Lefurge was predeceased by his brothers George, Harold and Raymond Lefurge as well as his sister Marie Looby. Survivors include his beloved wife of sixty years Joan Barbara (Schweberger), his sons Stephen and his wife Laurie, Scott and his wife Rosalie, Todd, Craig and his husband Paul Buehler, Keith and his wife Megan Murray, and Marc and his wife Rebecca. Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren Zachary, Nicole, Kristen, Matthew, Andrew, Joshua, Michael, Julia, Rachael, Megan, Jacqueline, Riley and Emerson. He is also survived by his many family pets.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service on June 29, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at the Stanhope United Methodist Church, 2 New Jersey 183, Netcong, NJ 07857. Arrangements are under the direction of the Iliff-Ruggiero funeral home #156 Main Street (Rt. 206) Newton, NJ 07860. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/about-st-jude.html. Online condolences can be made through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com
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