Biography
Steve G Ruzicka, 63 years of age, of Blairstown, NJ, died in Knowlton Township, NJ, on Saturday, January 14th as a result of a motorcycle, motor vehicle accident. Born in Newark, NJ, he was a son of Marie Antoinette Ruzicka , and the late George L Ruzicka.
Mr Ruzicka had lived in Blairstown since 1985, having moved from the Flanders, NJ. area. He was a self employed contractor and owner of a home siding business, R & R Siding. Steve was an ardent soccer fan who had coached local soccer teams and he was also an avid motorcyclist who enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson .
Mr Ruzicka is survived by a loving family, his wife, the former, Ann Jackson, a son, Jesse, of Boonton, NJ, two daughters, Brandy Ruzicka-Craft of Richmond, VA and Ashley Denk of Tampa, FL, five grandchildren, his mother, Marie Ruzicka of Chester, NJ, a sister, Marcia Marcantonio of Saylorsburg, PA, and an uncle, Eric Ruzicka of Spring Hill, FL. In addition to his father, he was predeceased in 1991, by a beloved daughter, Carly J.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM, Friday, January 20th at Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Rt 94, Blairstown, NJ. Visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9PM. Interment will follow in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Rt 94, Blairstown.
Memorial donations will be appreciated to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1034 Salem Road, Union, NJ 07083.
For directions to the funeral home, please see Newbaker.com
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Bill & Sharon Hubbard
2012-01-16 19:33:52
May your soul rest in piece and memories of you comfort those lives you touched.
Dawn & Brianna Rafferty
2012-01-16 23:38:00
God Bless You & May You Rest In Peace..
Patty and Andy Tynan
2012-01-17 00:36:39
Our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the Ruzicka family. You have lost a wonderful dad, husband,and grandfather. We have lost a super friend. You will be sadly missed Steve. Rest in Peace.
Karen Silin
2012-01-17 00:58:56
My deepest condolences to the family, may God bless you all
Michelle Kirlew
2012-01-17 16:32:25
With deepest sympathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Johnnie Bennett
2012-01-17 20:09:21
Please accept my condolences. I met your father while teaching at NWR and knew him to be a loving father, who was very dedicated to his family. God bless all of you in your time of grief.
Christy Garrow
2012-01-17 20:22:16
To your entire family I send my prayers and thougts to you. I am so sorry and pray that God's comforting arms will surround you all during this time.
Chuck & April Rettig
2012-01-17 21:17:31
Steve You were a find friend and a loving father, may you rest in peace.
Marty & Lillie Eisenbraun
2012-01-18 01:02:15
We will always cherish the time that you and Annie came to the Black Hills. Even though we lived miles apart. Marty thought of you as his best friend. You will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace. Our deepest sympathy goes to Annie, and to Steve's children
Steve & Eileen
2012-01-18 15:02:29
Steve was a great friend who would drop whatever he was doing to help you out-anytime. He had a heart of gold and Eileen and I will miss him dearly.
Bill and Teresa
2012-01-19 01:34:18
We love you Steve and miss you. Our sympathies go to Annie, Jesse, Brandy, Ashley, and all your family and friends. Hope you are with Carley, and in peace.
Ken & Kellyne
2012-01-19 13:29:39
We just meet Steve when we moved into the neighborhood a few months ago. But, Steve was the type of guy that made you feel like you had known him your whole life. God Speed Steve.
Annette & David Riser
2012-01-19 23:51:17
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ed and Colleen Arens
2012-01-20 01:27:59
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, our prayers are with your family. May God provide peace and comfort.
Milt Sloskie
2012-01-20 02:36:20
What a helluva nice friend. Ride on Steve.
Kathleen and Dutchie Fineran
2012-01-20 15:15:13
Sorry to hear of your families tragic loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sandra Zalewski Armstrong
2012-01-24 00:00:46
To Annie and family we are very saddend to hear of Steves passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve is riding with the angels now. The Zalewski and Armstrong Family.
Andy Z
2012-01-25 19:23:15
You will be greatly missed
Marilyn and Dave Robinson
2012-01-29 19:56:32
Dear Marcia, Our heart felt condolences to you, Mom, and the rest of Steve's family at this tragic and untimely loss. We still miss your Dad, and sort of see him at his bench at rummage when we look at an angle. We are sad for each of you.
Marilyn, Dave, and RJ Robinson for the gang in the electrics department