Obituary of George Higbie

HIGBIE George Jr., 77, of Ramsey, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Born in Clifton, George lived in Allendale before moving to Ramsey 48 years ago. In 1955 George joined the US Navy and served during the Korean War. George was the Superintendent of the Allendale DPW until he retired. He was a member of the Public Works Association of NJ Region 1 and a member of the Bergen County Public Works Administrators Association. He was a life member and Ex-Chief of the Allendale Fire Department, he was also an ex-president of the Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association. He is survived by his children: Debra Higbie of Ramsey, NJ, Jeff Flubacher of Allendale, NJ, Sandy Zuhlsdorf of Canton, NY, Rick Flubacher of Chandler, AZ, and Dennis Flubacher of Chestnut Ridge, NY, his grandchildren: Jessica, David, Jodi, and Sara; and his great grandchildren: Erich, David, Troy, Molly, Brianna, and Mikayla. George is also survived by his sister Charlotte. He was predeceased by his wife Nancy and his son Art Flubacher . Visiting hours are Monday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. There will be a fireman's service at 8:00 pm on Monday. Funeral Service is Tuesday, 11:00 am at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Memorial Contributions in George's name may be made to the Allendale Fire Department, PO Box 44, Allendale, NJ 07401.