Ralph E. Litke

Ralph E. Litke, 82 of Whiting, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Hampton Ridge Nursing Home, Toms River, NJ. Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, Ralph had also lived in Jackson, NJ until moving to Whiting, 13 years ago. He was a licensed Land Surveyor with Rogers Surveying in Staten Island for many years until his retirement.

Ralph loved spending time at the cabin in Pennsylvania with family and friends. Ralph's fondest memories were his times spent at the farm in Upstate NY. He enjoyed fishing, reading and in his younger years enjoyed traveling and exploring Europe. Ralph had an expansive knowledge of history and the world. He always had a story to tell and enjoyed sharing it with you.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents Ralph & Dorothy, his four sisters, Janis, Elaine, Lauren and Lynne and is survived by his three loving children; Sara, Lisa and Ricky and his wife Nicole, his five grandchildren; Raven, Ricky Jr., Hailey, Livia and Colin Jr. Also surviving are his seven great grandchildren, his sister Jeanne and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 6-9 pm at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Rd., Toms River. Burial will be private at Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island, NY on Monday, October 27, 2025.

There will be a Celebration of Ralph's life on Sunday, November 23rd from 12-4 pm at 3B's Lakehurst, NJ.