Bruce recently passed away on March 14, 2022 dreaming about his wife Carole, son, Eric and sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the masters.
Bruce was born at Newton Hospital in Newton, New Jersey on June 9, 1947. He lived in Hope and Hackettstown, New Jersey all of his life until he retired to Punta Gorda, Florida in 2011. While living there, he was instrumental in forming the Ballbuster’s Golf League at Heron’s Glen, North Fort Myers. He was also a fan of Horse Racing and had a keen eye for picking winners.
He is the son to Ulysses and Sylvia Lanterman. He is survived by his wife Carole of 50 years and his son Eric. He was preceded in death by his son Douglas.
Bruce was drafted after high school and served one year in South Vietnam with the 545 M.P. Company, 1st Air Cavalry Division. Once returning home and dropping out of college, he entered the real estate business and served the public for 38 years in Northwest, New Jersey, while living there, he coached little league baseball and basketball at Independence Central School for 7 years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion in Hackettstown and the American Legion, Post 103 in Punta Gorda, Florida.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Hope Moravian Cemetery in Hope, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to St. John’s Methodist Church, 354 High Street, Hope, New Jersey, 07844.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Peg Sheldon Russack says
March 15, 2022 at 6:09 pmDear Carol and family, so sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you.
Peg Sheldon Russack
Donna Beers says
March 15, 2022 at 8:18 pmCarole and Eric …There are no words to express to you other than your in my prayers….May God bless and watch over you both during this hard time….
Bob Balsamello says
March 15, 2022 at 9:36 pmMy deepest sympathy Carol and Eric. I enjoyed playing golf with Bruce more then anyone. RIP Bruce.
Sharon Schlomer Housel & Pat (Florida) says
March 16, 2022 at 1:29 pmOur condolences goes out to everyone whose hearts were touched by the loss of Bruce. So very sorry.
Craig says
March 17, 2022 at 2:41 amTremendous sadness for Eric and Mrs. Lanterman who will be missing “Brucey”; of course I and others only knew him as Mr. Lanterman. He was a big part of my life growing up, from teaching us all how to golf to throwing over-the-shoulder fade routes to the apple tree near Russling Road. Trust me when I say, his legacy lives on. Rest in peace Mr. Lanterman. -Craig
Bev Saunders says
March 18, 2022 at 2:14 pmThank goodness Bruce hired me to work for him in the real estate business back in 1987. It would require a book to relate all that I learned from him and his sales reps. He had a great sense of humor and plenty of drive to push business business ahead. Wish he were alive so that I could tell him how much i appreciate him! And, how lucky I was that he hired me. Carole and Eric, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I’ll always remember the Lanterman family.
Wes says
July 27, 2022 at 2:20 pmCarole and Eric, I just saw today that Bruce had passed. I’m so sorry for your loss. Apologies for the belated wishes.
Wes
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