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George Luthcke Obituary

George Luthcke

George, 78, of Paramus, formerly of Secaucus, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Before retiring, George worked for NJ Bell in Oradell. He was an avid golfer and hunter. George was an Army veteran who served our country proudly during the Vietnam War.

Cherished husband of 58 years to Lorelei "Lori" (nee House). Beloved father of George Luthcke and his wife Janine of Ramsey, Robert Luthcke and his wife Margaret of Vernon, Richard Luthcke and his wife Michelle of Ogdensburg and Wayne Luthcke and his wife Jacquie of Waldwick. Treasured grandfather of Justin, Nicholas, Daniel, Robert, Jacqueline, Nicole, Richard and great-grandfather of Hailey. Dear brother of Richard Luthcke.

Family will receive friends on Thursday April 20, 2017 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday April 21, 2017 at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Paramus, NJ. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in George's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To leave an online condolence or for further information visit www.vanderplaat.com

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Apr. 20, 2017.

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tom malone

April 22, 2017

So Sorry Rich for the passing of your father
our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow, Tom, Lisa Malone

April 20, 2017

I graduated UHHS with George. He was nice, fun and sooo good looking. It's nice to read what a big family he had. I'm sorry he never attended any of our high school reunions. God Bless him.
My condolences to the family,
Judy Worsley Cerelli

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