Alf Erling Eriksen Jr

ALF ERLING ERIKSEN Jr., age 78, of Molino FL and Hopatcong NJ, passed away on the morning of January 21, 2022 at his Florida home. A beloved husband to Elsie Theresa Eriksen, for what would be going on 50 years of marriage this May. He was a supportive & unwavering dad to Alf Eriksen III and his wife Jeanette Eriksen.
A loving grandfather and will be deeply missed  by Justin, Kyle, Brandon, Marissa, & his great nephew Andrew.  Alf was a supporting uncle & cornerstone for his niece Danielle Gallotto.
Alf was pre-deceased by his parents, Alf Erling Sr & Lillian Eriksen. Also by his in-laws Gasper John & Therese Ann Gallotto.
Alf lived his life to the march of his own beat. Alf & ET shared a lifetime of loving memories.  He was always there for an ear, a wonderful laugh, great advice, a cheerleader for ones dreams, & a rock in hard times. He enjoyed music, photography, & model trains, which he glowed while including his grandkids in. Loved fishing both fresh & salt water with his son. He was a member of a few model train clubs along the coast; from Hoboken & Sussex NJ to Florida. He was also a member of Vasa Park, a community for Norwegian heritage & a long time member of the Byram Bay Community Club on Lake Hopatcong for 50 years. In his youth he was a member of the Coast Guard Axillary.  He graduated from Rutgers & The Manhattan Medical School as a lab tech, his further education was halted to care for his mother.
Alf was a food connoisseur & loved meals with his family. Always ready for adventure or to jump in the car for an outing.  He loved traveling and experiencing life.
He was active & devout in his christian church, Restored Church of God based in Wadsworth Ohio.  He was a kind soul & friend; one of a kind and will deeply missed.
A message from his minister after Alfs death:
œIt is hard to imagine you without that big smiling face, laughing right next to you. Alf truly was bigger than life. Remember all we have been learning and read Isaiah 57:1. Alf is asleep waiting for THAT DAY. The next sound, sight, touch, and taste; Alf will know will be in the Kingdom of God.         
Funeral Services from Kugler Community Home for Funerals 311 5th St  Saddle Brook, NJ. Visiting hours are Saturday, January 29th 2022 from 11am- 1:30pm. He will be laid to rest at George Washington Memorial Park with his parents at 2pm that afternoon.