Ernest F. Fogge 85, of Lodi passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born in Passaic to the late Vincenza and Frank Fogge. He served in the Army National Guard. Before retiring, Ernest was a butcher for Green Tree Packing Inc. in Passaic and a member of the Meat Cutters Union Local 464. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Lodi. He was also a fifty year member of the Paterson Pigeon Club. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Knebl) Fogge. Devoted father of Deanna Privara and her husband Fred and Randall Fogge and his wife Dara. Dear brother of the late Thomas Fogge and his surviving spouse Christine. Loving grandfather of Brandon and Brooke Privara and Jenna and Frank Fogge. Ernest was an avid fan of the NY Yankees, Giants and the Knicks.

Funeral from Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights on Monday, June 2nd at 9:30 AM. Funeral Liturgy from St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Lodi at 10:30 AM. Entombment following at St. Nicholas Mausoleum, Lodi. Visitation Sunday, June 1st from 3 - 6 PM at the funeral home.