Silvan B. Lutkewitte
May 10, 1933 - May 25, 2013
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SILVAN BERNARD LUTKEWITTE JR., 80, of COLTS NECK, died Saturday surrounded by his family, having lived a full life of faith and love with family and friends. He retired in 1998 after a career of more than 40 years as a chemical engineer. Sil was an involved parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Colts Neck, and a dedicated board member of Our Lady of Providence Clinic, Neptune. He was an active citizen of Colts Neck as a member of the Colts Neck Lions, a founding father of the Colts Neck Business Association, and one of the developers of the Colts Neck Community Center. For the past 10+ years, Sil welcomed the weekday gathering of buddies for coffee and breakfast at Perkins, Saturday mornings with more friends at Dunkin Donuts and Tuesday lunches with the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out). He enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as sailing, hunting, reading, and traveling. Sil was a loving husband of 40 years to his wife Walene Loretta Lutkewitte who passed away in 2001. Born in St. Louis in 1933, Sil lived in Colts Neck for the past 35 years. Surviving are his daughter, Martha Leonhardt of Colts Neck; two sons and daughters-in-law, Silvan III & Ginny Lutkewitte of Hershey, PA, and Bob & Marie Louise Lutkewitte of Colts Neck; two brothers and their wives, Thomas & Elizabeth Lutkewitte of St. Louis, MO, and James & Maryalice Lutkewitte of St. Louis, MO; a sister-in-law, Joan Houska of Fair Lawn, OH; eight grandchildren who he cherished, Elizabeth and Gregory Leonhardt, Maddie, Jack and Brian Lutkewitte, and Emily, Caroline and Will Lutkewitte; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church, Colts Neck. A Funeral Mass will be offered 9 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will follow in Holmdel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Sil’s name to St. Mary’s Social Concerns Fund, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722, or to support the Passionist Priests at The Immaculate Conception Monastery, 8645 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432. Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel, is in charge of arrangements.

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SILVAN BERNARD LUTKEWITTE JR., 80, of COLTS NECK, died Saturday surrounded by his family, having lived a full life of faith and love with family and friends. He retired in 1998 after a career of more than 40 years as a chemical engineer. Sil was an involved parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Colts …
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bob birmingham left a message on May 31, 2014:
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Eva and Chet Parkes left a message on May 30, 2014:
Dearest Martha, Please accept our deepest condolences. We just returned from a trip and are so very sorry to have missed the mass this morning. Your dad was a terrific human being and he will be missed. Love, Eva and Chet
Noreen Miller Smollon left a message on May 30, 2014:
Dear Martha, Sil and Bob, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad. I have many fond memories of both of your parents being caring and generous people. They are back together in heaven now and watching over you and yours. Fondly, Noreen
Margaret Franklin left a message on May 30, 2014:
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sil led an exemplary life. May the knowledge of his love and the love of our Lord, bring you comfort. Know you have my deepest sympathy.
Kelly Leone left a message on May 29, 2014:
Martha, I am so sorry for your loss...you have been in my thoughts and in my prayers....I know that you have many wonderful memories with your dad and your family....cherish all of them. Kelly Leone TFMS
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Tom Bannister left a message on May 29, 2014:
To know Sil was to love him. We attended St. Louis U. High School and played football together there. He was the tallest in our class and always had a ready smile. RIP my friend. Hopefully I will next see you in Heaven
Jim Brooks left a message on May 29, 2014:
Sil was a friend, teammate & classmate @ St. Louis University High School. He was great in all categories. We had good times at our 55th & 60th reunions of Class of 51. Thanks, Sil, for the memories you left us. Rest in peace.
Bill Holobowski left a message on May 29, 2014:
Bob, Louise and Family, On behalf of Kathy, Kaitlyn and Shane, I wanted to pass along our sincerest condolences on Sil's passing. Although I did not have the privilege of knowing Sil, it's clear that, like yourselves, he was a very active and involved person, and I'm sure there are many memories you'll continue to cherish. May the Lord be at your side during this time of grieving. We will offer extra thoughts and prayers for you all in the days ahead. Deepest sympathies, Bill
Audrey & Richard Galiardo left a message on May 29, 2014:
To: Lutkewitte children of Sil, Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the Lutkewitte family. We thought of you all, often, as part of our neighboring friends on Quail Hill. May your Dad rest in peace. Lovingly, Audrey & Richard Galiardo-formerly of 703 Quail Hill, C.N.
Tom Loftus left a message on May 28, 2014:
Sil was a friend from the first day of high school, a classmate at Santa Clara, and someone I visited with my wife on our honeymoon in 1960. I talked to him from time to time and will miss him terribly.
Peter & Carmel Vickers left a message on May 28, 2014:
Dear Lutkewitte family: We send out deep condolences on the passing of the doyen of the wonderful Lutkewitte Clan. Sil was always an example to us daily of how we are meant to live our Christian lives through faith and love. His humor will be missed at the Monday Offering count and the coffee chats after daily Mass. May he rest in peace. Peter & Carmel Vickers
Anna Poruchynsky left a message on May 28, 2014:
My Prayers go out to you at this sad time. A special time for family and friends to celebrate an amazing life with fond memories. Sincerely, Anna Poruchynsky TFMS
Daniel J. Gauthier left a message on May 27, 2014:
Thank you for your friendship and selfless service to the town and well beyond.
Cathy Limeri left a message on May 27, 2014:
Sil, you were a great man and a good friend. You have enriched and blessed our lives just by knowing you. We will all miss you!
Lesin Dippold left a message on May 27, 2014:
Mr. Lutkewitte was a loving, gracious gentleman who welcomed so many into his family. He and Walene were incredibly warm and accepting when I first visited Colts Neck and on through the years as he met my family from Virginia and welcomed our children on visits. His big smile and even bigger hugs will be missed!
Joseph Flanagan left a message on May 27, 2014:
A true friend and gentleman.I will miss our Saturday coffee at Dunkin Donuts and our Tuesday lunches with the ROMEOS. Although our time together was relatively short, it was filled with laughter and true friendship. We will all miss you very much.
Woolley Boglioli Funeral Home left a message:
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