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In Memory

Bruce Fabrikant - Class of 1970

Bruce Dean Fabrikant
Bruce Fabrikant, Class of 1970

 

Bruce Dean Fabrikant born August 28, 1952 in Paterson, NJ to the late Ina (Garfunkel) Fabrikant and Melford Fabrikant passed away January 23, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He leaves his beloved wife Ruth Phillips, his stepdaughters Kristin Phillips, Kelly Barnes, her husband Seth, grandson Sawyer and and brother-in-law William Puck. He is the cherished brother of Janis Romanczyk (Lee), Judy Fabrikant, Mindy Fabrikant Ford (Hank) and Robin Mitrani (Danny). Adored uncle of Tara, Dana (Henry), Eric (Laura), Sophie, Josh, Brooke (Nicky), Michael, Daniel, Cassandra, Rebecca and great-uncle of Emily and James.

Bruce grew up in Paramus, NJ. He was active in the Boy Scouts rising to Eagle Scout. He enjoyed camping, canoeing and horseback riding. Bruce graduated from Paramus High School. He then attended Monmouth College earning his BS in Business Administration and MBA from Farleigh Dickinson University. His career was in finance in New York City and New Jersey.

Bruce lived in Stanhope, Morris Plains and Belmar, NJ. He was an official and officer of the USATF (Track and Field), member and officer of the Rotary Club, Certified Scuba Diving Instructor, trekked Mount Kilimanjaro and Himilayas, avid swimmer, worldwide traveler and loved his Harley Davidson. Bruce defined his life by what he enjoyed. He touched us all deeply. We thank him for being part of our lives.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 11 am - 1 pm at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan, NJ 08736. A service will begin at 1 pm at the Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery, Corner of Rt. 35 and Old Bridge Road, Brielle, NJ 08730. Bruce asks in lieu of flowers to donate to his favorite charities which are St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Overlook Foundation at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ. To send condolences please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.net.

Bruce Fabrikant, Class of 1970

Posted online on January 25, 2022
https://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/ber103411

 
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01/25/22 07:55 PM #1    

Joseph Chip (1970)

Sorry to hear Bruce passed away. I went on several canoe trips with Bruce down the mongap in the delaware. We talked a few years ago about getting together but our schedules didn't work out. I will remember Bruce as a wonderful high school friend.

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