Henry John Lauritsch

Mr. Henry John Lauritsch, 89 of Ellerebe, died Friday October 1, 2010 at Rockingham Manor in Rockingham. Mr. Lauritsch was born in Brooklyn, N.Y March 31, 1921 a son of the late John and Rose Petche Lauritsch. He was retired from the New York City Department of Sanitation as a Foreman. He served his country in the Pacific Theater during W.W. II. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife Leta Boroughs Lauritsch in 2007. He is survived by his son Dan Lauritsch of Ellerbe, a daughter Patricia Soule of Pennsylvania, a sister Helen Brennan Of Boston, 2 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Southern Pine.