Ricky Nurnberg

October 1, 1959 - October 19, 2020

Ricky Nurnberg of Hopewell Twp. passed away suddenly on Monday October 19, 2020 in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. He was 61 years old. Born October 1, 1959 in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Paul and Ella (Brueller) Nurnberg, and the husband of Suzanne (Cain) Nurnberg. He and his wife have lived in Hopewell for almost 20 years. Ricky grew up in Upper Deerfield Twp. and was a graduate of Cumberland Regional High School with the class of 1978. He served in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1983 and later in the US Navy reserves for many years until his honorable discharge. He was formerly employed as a jet engine mechanic at Airwork Corp. in Millville for approximately 15 years until his retirement due to a disability. Ricky grew up in and was an active member of the German Full Gospel Church, which was renamed Good News Assembly of God in Upper Deerfield until his health began to fail. He loved listening to music, reading, and studying aviation history. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Suzanne (Cain) Nurnberg, and son, Markus of Hopewell Twp., his siblings, Diane Kuk and her husband Siegfried, of Muckwonago WI, Daniel Nurnberg Sr. and his wife Kris of Brook Park, Ohio, Frank Nurnberg and his wife Joan of Millville, his aunt, Melitta Martin of Upper Deerfield Twp., his mother in law, Betty Cain of Hopewell Twp., a niece, Kelly Pfister (Derek), and nephews, Nathaniel and Jonathan Kuk, Daniel Nurnberg Jr. (Kaylee Veverka), Justin Nurnberg and Connor Nurnberg. Ricky was predeceased by his parents Paul and Ella Nurnberg and grandparents Karl and Anna Kaser and Emma Nurnberg. Family and friends are invited to attend graveside funeral services on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Overlook Cemetery at 11:30 am. Burial will follow the services in the family plot. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory be sent in care of Teen Challenge NJ 1311 Main St. Brockton, MA 02301.