WALTER 'DUTCH' CHRISTOFFERS
Walter 'Dutch' Christoffers died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 9.
Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth. He also is survived by his older brother, William H. Christoffers of Rancho Mirage, California, his daughter Lisa Yano (Makoto) of Tokyo, Japan, his son Kurt (Fiona) of Mountainside, New Jersey and five grandchildren - Ariana, Amelia, Liam, Toshiyuki and Miyuki.
Walter and Ruth moved to Vero Beach from Mountainside, New Jersey in June, 2004. They had lived in Mountainside for 49 years, where Walter was active in civic affairs, serving on the town Zoning Board and a member of the Jaycees.
Walter was an Electrician's Mate in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947 and served in World War II. He worked for many years as an electrician, retiring as Vice President of Lessner Electrical Construction Company, based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. An avid horticultural hobbyist, Walter served as President of both the Westfield Men's Garden Club and the New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society. Following his retirement, Walter joined his wife at Christoffers Inc., a retail flower, plant and gift business she established in Mountainside. Walter was also an accomplished cook, having studied with JeanGeorges Vongerichten and other renowned chefs in New York.
There will be a celebration of Walter's life at a later date.
Paid Obituary, Feb. 16, 2010, tcpalm.com
Published in Star-Ledger on February 16, 2010
Walter 'Dutch' Christoffers died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 9.
Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth. He also is survived by his older brother, William H. Christoffers of Rancho Mirage, California, his daughter Lisa Yano (Makoto) of Tokyo, Japan, his son Kurt (Fiona) of Mountainside, New Jersey and five grandchildren - Ariana, Amelia, Liam, Toshiyuki and Miyuki.
Walter and Ruth moved to Vero Beach from Mountainside, New Jersey in June, 2004. They had lived in Mountainside for 49 years, where Walter was active in civic affairs, serving on the town Zoning Board and a member of the Jaycees.
Walter was an Electrician's Mate in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947 and served in World War II. He worked for many years as an electrician, retiring as Vice President of Lessner Electrical Construction Company, based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. An avid horticultural hobbyist, Walter served as President of both the Westfield Men's Garden Club and the New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society. Following his retirement, Walter joined his wife at Christoffers Inc., a retail flower, plant and gift business she established in Mountainside. Walter was also an accomplished cook, having studied with JeanGeorges Vongerichten and other renowned chefs in New York.
There will be a celebration of Walter's life at a later date.
Paid Obituary, Feb. 16, 2010, tcpalm.com
Published in Star-Ledger on February 16, 2010
WALTER 'DUTCH' CHRISTOFFERS
Walter 'Dutch' Christoffers died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 9.
Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth. He also is survived by his older brother, William H. Christoffers of Rancho Mirage, California, his daughter Lisa Yano (Makoto) of Tokyo, Japan, his son Kurt (Fiona) of Mountainside, New Jersey and five grandchildren - Ariana, Amelia, Liam, Toshiyuki and Miyuki.
Walter and Ruth moved to Vero Beach from Mountainside, New Jersey in June, 2004. They had lived in Mountainside for 49 years, where Walter was active in civic affairs, serving on the town Zoning Board and a member of the Jaycees.
Walter was an Electrician's Mate in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947 and served in World War II. He worked for many years as an electrician, retiring as Vice President of Lessner Electrical Construction Company, based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. An avid horticultural hobbyist, Walter served as President of both the Westfield Men's Garden Club and the New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society. Following his retirement, Walter joined his wife at Christoffers Inc., a retail flower, plant and gift business she established in Mountainside. Walter was also an accomplished cook, having studied with JeanGeorges Vongerichten and other renowned chefs in New York.
There will be a celebration of Walter's life at a later date.
Paid Obituary, Feb. 16, 2010, tcpalm.com
Published in Star-Ledger on February 16, 2010
Walter 'Dutch' Christoffers died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 9.
Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth. He also is survived by his older brother, William H. Christoffers of Rancho Mirage, California, his daughter Lisa Yano (Makoto) of Tokyo, Japan, his son Kurt (Fiona) of Mountainside, New Jersey and five grandchildren - Ariana, Amelia, Liam, Toshiyuki and Miyuki.
Walter and Ruth moved to Vero Beach from Mountainside, New Jersey in June, 2004. They had lived in Mountainside for 49 years, where Walter was active in civic affairs, serving on the town Zoning Board and a member of the Jaycees.
Walter was an Electrician's Mate in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947 and served in World War II. He worked for many years as an electrician, retiring as Vice President of Lessner Electrical Construction Company, based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. An avid horticultural hobbyist, Walter served as President of both the Westfield Men's Garden Club and the New Jersey State Chrysanthemum Society. Following his retirement, Walter joined his wife at Christoffers Inc., a retail flower, plant and gift business she established in Mountainside. Walter was also an accomplished cook, having studied with JeanGeorges Vongerichten and other renowned chefs in New York.
There will be a celebration of Walter's life at a later date.
Paid Obituary, Feb. 16, 2010, tcpalm.com
Published in Star-Ledger on February 16, 2010
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