Annette B. Laputka
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Annette Laputka, age 86, died peacefully at her home in Sunset Beach, NC, on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.
Left to honor and treasure her memory are her sons James Laputka of Shallotte, NC, Kenneth Laputka of Bridgewater, NJ, daughter-in-law Carole Morris Laputka of Bridgewater, NJ and two grandsons, Douglas Laputka of Blacksburg, VA and Eric Laputka of Bridgewater, NJ.
Annette is also survived by her brother Richard Bokay and sister-in-law Carol Bokay both of Manasquan, NJ.
Annette was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Laputka of Sunset Beach, NC, and her daughter, Christine Laputka of Bridgewater, NJ.
She was born in South River, NJ. to Alex Bokay and Lenore Kolakowski Bokay. Annette grew up in South River, NJ. and attended South River High School. She retired from Johnson and Johnson as an Executive Assistant after nearly 30 years.
Annette had many friends and was a member of the Sea Trail Ladies’ Golf Association and the Garden Club. She was a member of the National Mah Jongg League for over 60 years and holds the Guinness Book of World Record for participating in the longest (29 hours) Mah Jongg game ever.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 5101 Ocen Hwy W Shallotte, NC. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 18, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Brunswick Funeral Service 5229 Ocean Hwy W Shallotte, NC 28470.
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