Karl H. Lorig

Karl H. Lorig obituary, Nutley, NJ

Karl H. Lorig

Karl Lorig Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Inc. on Apr. 28, 2025.

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Loving Father, Brother, and Grandfather
Karl H. Lorig, 91, of Belleville, passed away on April 22, 2025. Born in Koblenz, Germany, he resided in Belleville. Karl was the son of the late Andreas and Margaret Lorig. Karl was a silver finisher with Tiffany & Company for 52 years. Karl loved to tinker around and visit his friends on Sunday afternoons. He "Loved Life", loved soccer and was huge fan, he spent many years on bowling leagues. Karl loved watching his grandchildren play sports. Karl came to the US with his brother when he was 14, they lived with his aunt until he was married to his wife of 52 years. Karl is survived by his son Mark, and his wife Jennifer, daughter Jennifer Marino and her husband Joseph, his brother Theo, and his wife Hilde, and his grandchildren Kaylee, Andrew, Jack Lorig, and his nephews Stephen and Robert.
Karl was predeceased by his loving wife Ursula.
Cremation services were private.
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