Obituary of Ralph Lettman

LETTMAN, Ralph age 90 of Brick, formerly of Wyckoff, NJ, died peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2011. Born in Paterson, NJ, Ralph was a long time resident of Wyckoff before moving to Brick 30 years ago. He was a self-employed electronics engineer. After his retirement, he flew his private plane, patrolling locally along the Hudson River for the Coast Guard. He enjoyed winter sports and was an avid member of the after Seventy Ski Club. Surviving are his devoted daughters, Rita Valvano, her husband Anthony and Cathy Martin. He also leaves 5 grandchildren, James Valvano II, Ralph Valvano, Toni-Ann Edwards, Nicholas Hawryluk and Dana Ferwerda, his nephew, Greg Bell and 13 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.