Bruce E Witzel Obituary
We bid farewell to Bruce E Witzel of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 9, 2026 at the age of 89. Bruce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bruce E Witzel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Karyn Elaine Witzel; his brother Dr. Erich A. Witzel (Jane); and his pet Cali. He is survived by: his former wife Janet DeFiore (Ralph); his children, Susan Witzel, Thomas Witzel (Lisa Travaglini) and Lauren Stravach (Ed); his son-in-law Jonathan Diaz; his grandchildren, Juliette Diaz Black (Nate), Michael Stravach (Caroline), Gabrielle (Will Chandler), Matthew, Samantha Stravach, Christopher, Alissa and Rachel Witzel; his great grandchildren, Kendall, Charlotte and Bennett; his close friend Liz Evans; Bridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Barnabas Hospice, 95 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052, or Summit Animal Rescue Assoc (S.A.R.A Inc.) formerly the Summit Animal League, (P.O. Box 124 Berkeley Heights NJ 07922) where he had been a volunteer shortly after retiring from Merck and Co. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bruce E Witzel, please visit our.
