Obituary of Lawrence G. Bischoff

Lawrence G. Bischoff, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2015 surrounded by his wife and three daughters at his side. Larry graduated Newark College of Engineering and earned a BA in Civil Engineering. He worked on several large projects in PA, NJ and NY as a land surveyor and then Contract Administrator. He retired in 1990 to Jupiter Florida and enjoyed golfing with his loving wife Kaye and subsequently moved to Waterford in Juno Beach, FL where they have lived a wonderful life. He was also a proud member of the Class of '49 of James Caldwell High School. Larry was a very devoted friend of Bill W's for 40 plus years and cherished all his friendships he made along the way. He was very active in the Episcopal Church both at St. Peters in Essex Fells, NJ as well as The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Tequesta, FL. Larry served as a Lay Reader, Crucifer, Jr. Warden and on the Vestry. Estling Lake in Denville NJ was another cherished place he held close in his heart and was extremely active. He touched the lives of so many. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine K. Bischoff of 63 years and his daughters, Kathy Vegessi, (Michael), Kim Newton, (Jeff), and Pam Bayard, (Bob). He had 6 grandchildren, Serena Schick (Dustin), Rebecca Gagnon (Danny), Tyler, Samantha, Kayla, Bryce and 2 great grandchildren, Vance Michael and Temperance Rene. A sister-in-law, Maggie Bischoff, his niece Anne Brindisi (Bob) and nephew Chuck Bischoff (Jen). A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 12:00 pm in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 271 Roseland Avenue, Essex Fells, NJ 07021. Arrangements in New Jersey in care of the Codey & Jones Funeral Home of Caldwell. To extend condolences or share a memory, please visit www.codeyjonesfh.com. In lieu of flowers, it was Larry's wishes to please donate to a charity you hold close to your heart in his loving memory.