John "Jay" Luba lll

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of John “Jay” Luba III, 62 of Sparta, NJ, born July 31,1960 and passed away peacefully at home Thursday morning, December 1, 2022 after a hard fight with Lung Cancer.

Jay grew up in Sparta, graduating in the class of 1978. While attending Sparta High School, he joined the Sparta Fire Department where he was an active member until his time of death. Jay moved on to attended Trenton State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduation he went onto work for Irvington Township Fire Department before retiring in 2005. Upon his retirement, he went on to work for Atlantic Health until becoming ill. In addition, he worked as the Sparta Township Fire Official and was an Assistant Fire Marshal with the Sussex County Sheriff's Department until his time of death. Public Service was his passion, behind his family.

Jay was predeceased by his parents, John “Jack” and Barbara Luba. Jay is survived by his loving wife, Laura J. Luba (Clark); three Stepchildren; Andrew VanDillen and his wife, Melissa VanDillen; Amy VanDillen and her Husband, Tyler Alvarado; and Christopher VanDillen; his granddaughter, who was the light of his life and his reason to fight, Teagan Alvarado; two sisters, Lori Luba and Amy Lowery and a brother, Mark Luba. Jay had huge heart and he will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation for Jay will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a Fireman's service starting at 7PM at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11AM, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 at St. Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Sparta Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871. A graveside service will immediately follow at Sparta Cemetery, 32 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org or St. Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston, NJ at RWJBH.org.