Home: Warren, NJ

Date of Death: April 21st, 2012

Age: 93

Birthdate: November 15th 1918

Place of Birth: Union, NJ

Service Information: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:00 a.m. St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Watchung, NJ

Visitation: Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 7-9 p.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung, NJ

Interment: Gates of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ

 

Warren, NJ: Theodore James Loeffler, age 93, died at Inglemoor Care Center of Livingston on April  21, 2012. Theodore J. Loeffler was born and raised in Union by his parents Theodore and Mary.  He has resided in Warren, NJ for the last 9 years. His whole life was devoted to living it with his family, and that he did.

He and his wife Rita resided in Union, where they raised their four boys.

Theodore J. Loeffler graduated from ­­ High School and the met the love of his life, Rita Hallinan . He was drafted into the Army in the 120th infantry regiment and served over seas during WWII.  When he returned he began working for Ideal Dairy and continued there for his career until he retired. He was his son’s right-hand man in his pool business for many years at Maplewood Country club where he has many friends. He spent many winters residing in a retirement community in Stuart, FL. He loved playing golf and dancing.


Theodore J. Loeffler’s wife Rita passed on October 18th, 2004 at the age of 85. He is survived by his sister, Vera Pochopin (95). His four sons: Theodore T. Loeffler and his Wife Eva of Randolph, NJ. Kevin Loeffler of Colorado. Scott Loeffler and his wife Barbara of East Hanover, NJ. Thomas R. Loeffler  and his wife Camielle of Greenbrook, NJ. His ten grandchildren: Jennifer J. Vitulli, Theodore R. Loeffler, Jamie Loeffler, Chris Loeffler, Jacqlein Loeffler, Sean Loeffler, Andrew Loeffler, Bridget Loeffler, Danielle Loeffler, and Thomas R. Loeffler Jr. His two great-grandchildren: Dominick Vitulli and Braden Loeffler


Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from  7-9 at Higgins Home For Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Watchung. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Wounded Warriors Project, which helps returning soldiers. My dad was most proud of being a veteran.