Bruce D. Laughton

Bruce D. Laughton, 54, passed peacefully and surrounded by family on June 11, 2026. Bruce’s pride and joy in life were his children, Elena and Colby Laughton. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Laurie Laughton and the extended Prusha family, his sister Kim Laughton, his brother Scott Laughton and nephews Drew and Finn.

Bruce grew up in Park Ridge, NJ and is lovingly remembered in the community by his classmates and many lifelong friends. He raised his children in Westwood, NJ, where he coached several of his children’s youth sports teams. He continued to support their athletic endeavors throughout high school and college, attending nearly every game, match, and meet. Bruce also spent several years coaching high school sports at Park Ridge High School and Paterson Arts & Sciences Charter School.

He earned his B.A. in History from Ramapo College, where he spent most of his career across security, maintenance, and facilities management. During his tenure, he developed many friendships, not only within his departments but across campus.

Through his own recovery and road to sobriety, Bruce became heavily involved in AA and NA groups where he discovered a strong community of friends and helped many others to become and remain sober.

He is remembered by all who knew him for his infectious ‘big belly laugh’, intentional gratitude and enthusiasm for life, incredible humor and personality, his highly personable attitude and habit of making friends wherever he went, and his dedication to helping others and supporting his community.

He is predeceased by his parents Mary and David Laughton. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, Westwood, NJ on Tuesday, June 16 from 7-9PM, and on Wednesday, June 17, 2-4PM and 7-9PM.