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Born in Paterson, Dr. Pigula resided in Newton, NJ for most of his life, moving to Somerset, NJ 18 years ago.
Dr. Pigula received his Medical Degree in Podiatry in 1951 from the Illinois College of Podiatry. He was in private practice for 35 years, in Newton, NJ , retiring in 1989.
He was a member of Temple Beth El, Somerset for many years. Larry participated in hundreds of Bridge tournaments all over the world, achieving the rank of Gold Life Master.
He enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife Rena, and enjoyed gardening and bowling. Most of all, Larry was well known for his sense of humor.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 77 years Rena (Meyer) Pigula, 3 loving daughters and their spouses, Janice Hoff (Richard), Diane Adam (Iain) and Sharon Gillespie (Michael), grandchildren Brian Hoff (Stephanie), Eric Hoff (Cristina), Jacqueline Adam-Taylor (Michael), Rebecca Adam, Scott Gillespie (Ashley), Michelle Rusnak (Adam), and 6 great grandchildren with 1 on the way.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 12:30PM in The GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset. Interment will follow at Beth Israel Cemetery, 1098 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ. Shiva will be held at the home of Rena Pigula on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening from 7-9 PM and Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 2-4 PM
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth El in Somerset, Franklin Food Bank of Somerset, or a charity of your choice.
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