Obituary of Rev. Father George Gothie

Rev. Father George J. Gothie of Hopatcong passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Merry Heart Care Center in Roxbury Twp., NJ. He was 85 years of age. Father George was born on April 29, 1938 in Orange, NJ to the late George and the late Julia (Decker) Gothie. Father George was also predeceased by his brother; Robert Gothie

Father George was ordained in May of 1967. He was the Pastor of St. Jude RC Church in Hopatcong, NJ for 23 years before retiring. Father George also served as an Associate Pastor at St. Peters RC Church in Parsippany, St. Brendan's RC Church in Clifton, St. Rose of Lima RC Church in East Hanover and Our Lady of the Lake RC Church in Mt. Arlington. He will be missed by the Hopatcong Community that held him so dear. Father Geroge earned his Master's Degree from Seton Hall University. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and director of the CYO at several parishes. Father George was an avid Los Angeles Dodgers fan.

Father George is survived by his brother; Donald Gothie, sister-in-law; Nancy Gothie and niece; Melissa Gothie, nephews; Derek, Craig and Bryan Gothie, cousins; Susan Mainberger and Karen Mullin, several additional cousins and many dear friends.

Father George's Life Celebration Services will include a visitation on Thursday, March 7th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Evening Prayers beginning at 7:00 pm at St. Jude RC Church, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ. A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Friday morning, March 8th at 11:00 am also at St. Jude RC Church in Hopatcong. Father George will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, 58 McLean Blvd in Paterson, NJ. All services are entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home of Landing, NJ. For memorial donations in honor of Father George, please consider St. Jude RC Church in Hopatcong, 40 Maxim Driver, Hopatcong, NJ 07843.