Anna T. (Dulke) Bagdonavicius Age 77 Brick, N.J. died October 30, 2009 at home

She was a Clerical Worker for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Newark , NJ for 20 years until she retired in 1987.  Born in New York City , NY she lived there until moving to Brick 29 years ago. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Church in Newark and the Knights of Lithuania. She was a parishioner of St. Dominic’s R.C. Church in Brick.

Survivors:  
Predeceased 
Husband Klem Bagdonavicius Deceased in 1996
predeceased son Anthony J. Bagdonavicius
Daughter, Catherine M. Kehm, Brick
daughter, Christine A. Bagdonavicius, Brick
daughter, Patricia A. Gleeson and her husband James of Bangor, Pa.
Son, John R. Bagdonavicius of PA
Daughter-in-law, Eileen Bagdonavicius of Brick
6 grandchildren, Tara, Karen, Jason, Rene, Jimmy & Jennifer   
2 great-grandchildren, Nicholas & Miley

Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 9 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.  Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lakewood .

Jeannette Rose McNally, 72, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009 at her home in Tinton Falls surrounded by her family.  

She was born in Newark , NJ and lived in Rumson (briefly) and then moved to Brick where she lived for 42 years before moving to Tinton Falls and St. Petersburg , FL three years ago. She was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.  Mrs. McNally was a member of the VFW in Madiera Beach , FL and a past president of the Elks Women’s Auxiliary in Point Pleasant Beach. She was also a member of Holy Cross Church in St. Petersburg , FL.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew Francis McNally; a son Sean McNally of Lodi, NJ; three daughters, Colleen Gormeley  and her husband Frank Gormeley of Wyckoff, NJ, Kathleen Duffy of Mahwah, NJ, and Mary McNally of Tinton Falls, NJ; four brothers Edward Farro of Vermont, Robert Farro of Jackson, NJ; Anthony Farro of Long Branch, NJ and John Farro of Manchester, NJ; a sister Betty Ann Farro of Lakewood, NJ and 11 grandchildren Lauren, Eric, Kiersten and Krista Gormeley, Gavin, Maxwell and Campbell Duffy, Alexa McNally Lodato, Aaliya, Andrew and Mercedes McNally.

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday from 5-9pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 10 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.  Cremation will be private.

Antoinette T. De Marco, 85, of Pt. Pleasant, passed peacefully into eternal rest at home Friday, October 23, 2009.

She was born and lived in Jersey City before moving to Point Pleasant in 1964.  She was employed for many years at the Point Pleasant Board of Education retiring in 1982. Ann was a devout catholic all her life and a communicant of St. Martha’s Church, Point Pleasant . Ann was the matriarch of her loving family and was always there for the needs of anyone no matter how big or small, even when not asked.  She loved to say her daily prayers and deeply believed in her faith and devotion to the Sacred Heart and Padre Pio. She loved cooking, sewing, crocheting and knitting for family and friends throughout her life.  She will be deeply missed.

She was predeceased by her huband Vincent in 1998 and her son Joseph in 2008.
Surviving are two daughters Rose A. Flynn and her husband Robert of Point Pleasant and Emy Malmstrom and her husband James of Brick; daughter-in-law Patricia DeMarco; a brother Jack Bonaccolta and his wife Florence, and nephew Carl Bonaccolta; 8 grandchildren Cynthia Spanola, Gina De Marco, Lisa Kinnevy, Erin and John Flynn, and Marissa, Alyse and Christopher Malmstrom; and 8 great-grandchildren Anthony, Nicholas, Vincenzo, Gianna and Michael Spanola, John and Madison Kinnevy, and Sophia Miller.  Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visiting hours are Monday 3-7 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 9:30 am at St. Martha’s Church, Pt. Pleasant, followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery , Brielle.

Walter B. Gall Age 82 Brick, N.J. died October 21, 2009 at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune
He was a Chemist & was  Director of Research & Information for the Merck Corp. in Rahway , NJ for 38 years until he retired 20 years ago. Born  Newark , NJ he lived for many years in Pt. Pleasant Beach and then in Naples Fla. for about the last 20 years and then moving to Brick just 1 week ago. He served in the Navy Serving on the USS San Jacinto in the Pacific Fleet during WW II. He was a Member of the American Chemical Society and a parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Pt. Pleasant Beach. He graduated from Seaton Hall with a Bachelors degree

Survivors:
Wife Elizabeth D. Kelleher, Gall.  Brick, 
Son & Daughter In Law   Neal And His Wife Debra Gall, Brick, 
Son & Daughter In Law   Robert And His Wife Phyllis Gall, Brick,
Son & Daughter In Law   Richard And Roberta Gall, Jackson, 
Grandchildren: Christopher, Laura & Julie Gall   

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday 9:am in St. Peter’s R.C. church in Pt. Pleasant Beach . There are no viewing hours.  

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude children’s Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place Memphis , Tn. 38105-1942

John W. Tracy, age 84, of Brick, formerly of River Edge, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.  

Mr. Tracy was a designer with Bobst Group, Roseland for 25 years before retiring in 1987.   He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Surviving is his wife Anne J. Matarazzo Tracy; three sons John Tracy and his wife Lisa, James Tracy and his wife Jeanne, and Timothy Tracy and his wife Patricia; 6 grandsons and 4 granddaughters.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10 am at Church of the Epiphany, 615 Thiele Rd. , Brick.   

Interment will be private.  Donations in Mr. Tracy’s memory can be made to Spectrum for Living, 210 Rivervale Rd. , River Vale, NJ 06875

Florence Dorothy (Stefanik) Salinardi, 89, of Normandy Beach, NJ died on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 in Lakewood, NJ. 

She was a buyer for Mennen Company in Morristown, NJ for 24 years retiring in 1979. She was born in Newark, NJ and has lived in South Orange and Florham Park before moving to Normandy Beach forty-seven years ago. She was a member of St. Dominic's R.C. Church, Brick, NJ.

She is predeceased by her husband, Louis Salinardi who died in 1998. She is survived by her adoring granddaughter, Sheila; her devoted daughter, Barbara and her husband, Harold Sullivan; three caring sisters, Emma Haefeli, Doris Ott and Evelyne Filipek, as well as many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Friends may call at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered at St. Dominic's R.C. Church, Brick, on Wed. at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Genevieve (Manzo) Maloney, age 88, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Leisure Park in Lakewood.  

Mrs. Maloney was a homemaker. She was born in Jersey City and lived in White Plains , NY and Brick, NJ prior to moving to Point Pleasant in 1985. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Bay Head.

Mrs. Maloney is survived by her husband Bernard; a brother Thomas Manzo of Brick; a sister Mary McDonald of Freehold; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday from 10 – 11 am at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A funeral service will begin at 11 am

Martha R. Petras, age 93, of Greenbriar II, Brick, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center .

Mrs. Petras was a homemaker.  Born in Newark , NJ she lived in Livingston prior to moving to Brick in 1985.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and past president of the VFW Post 7122 in Newark ; a Girl Scout leader; a member of the Mother’s Club at Mount St. Dominic’s Academy in Caldwell ; a member of the Oratory Mother’s Club in Summit ; and she attended Seton Hall College .  She was a parishioner of St. Philomena’s RC Church in Livingston .

She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years George J. Petras in 1992.
Surviving are two sons George J. Petras III of Union , NJ and John Petras of Burlington , NJ ; a daughter Jackie O’Brien of Warner Robins , GA ; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 9 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover . 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Petras’ name can be made Ocean Medical Center Hospice Unit, 425 Jack Martin Blvd. 4 East, Brick, NJ 08724

Beverly De Luca, age 80, of Brick, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2009 at Burnt Tavern Nursing Home, Brick.  

Mrs. De Luca was born in Orange , NJ and lived in Union City prior to moving to Brick 20 years ago.  She was a parishioner of St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant.

Surviving is her husband Anthony De Luca; two sons Frederick De Luca and his companion Francis Mc Laughlin of Brielle, and Scott De Luca and his wife Carol of Paramus; a daughter Debra Rogers and her husband Charles of Winchester, VA; a sister Barbara Lucas and her husband Albert of Ft. Meyers, Fl; and 6 grandchildren Michelle Parrill and her husband Michael, Christopher, Nicole, Matthew, Daniel and Anthony.

There will be no visiting hours.  Family and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9:30 am at St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant.  Interment will follow at St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery , Lakewood .  Colonial Funeral Home, Brick, is in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Joy Digironimo, age 59, of Brick, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at her home.

As per her request, there will be no funeral services.

Mrs. Digironimo was proud to service her community as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years.  Her enthusiasm of robots and all things Disney was only out shined by her love for her grandchildren, Anthony, Dagney, and Dominik.

Mrs. Digironimo is predeceased by her parents Harry and Joan Hurley and her younger brother Joe Hurley.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Frank J. Digironimo,Jr., Lyn, her younger sister, and her sons Frank and Anthony Digironimo.

Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Anne T. Peters, age 91, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.

Mrs. Peters was employed by the City of Jersey City in the Violations Bureau for 25 years before retiring in 1992.  She was born and raised in Jersey City and moved to Point Pleasant 6 years ago.

She was predeceased by her husband Harold Peters in 2007.
Surviving are three sons Harold J. Peters Jr. and his wife Joan of Venice, FL, Martin Peters of Toms River and Donald Peters and his wife Elaine of East Rutherford; one daughter Katherine Newby and her husband William of Point Pleasant; 7 grandchildren Melanie, Jaime, Kelly, Scott, Brian, Stephanie and Susan; and 7 great-grandchildren Anthony, Brian, Catie, Hunter, Logan, Ellie and Braydon.

Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 9:30 am at St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant, followed by interment at St. Anne’s Cemetery, Wall Township .

John Buchta, age 88, of Brick passed away on Saturday October 10, 2009 at Laurelton Village Nursing Home, Brick.  

He was a truck driver for 40 years working mainly for Sea Land Service, Elizabeth, before retiring in 1978. John was born in Bayonne and had lived in Jersey City prior to moving to Brick in 1956.  He served in the United States Army in the 4th Armored Division under General Patton in 5 major campaigns in Europe .  He was a member of the VFW Adamston Post and the St. Thomas Lutheran Church , both in Brick.

He was predeceased by his wife Amy in 1998 and a brother Andrew.
Surviving are three sons John of Lacey, Mike of Brick and Rob of Toms River; two daughters Linda Burke and Kimberley Melendez both of Brick; two brothers Rudolph of Spring Lake and Benjamin of Florida; three sisters Irene Buchta, Wilma Slowinski and Helen Gatti all of Florida; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am at the funeral home, followed by interment at Ocean County Memorial Park , Toms River .  

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name can be made to the American Parkinsons Disease Assn., PO Box 214 , Elizabeth , NJ 07207 .

Charles J. “Chuck” Kadish, age 63, of Brick, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009, at home.  

He worked in the maintenance department of Frequency Engineering in Farmingdale , NJ for 12 years.  He also was a driver for Olympic Limousine in Farmingdale for 18 years before retiring in 2008. Chuck was born in Carbondale , PA and had lived in Jackson , NJ prior to moving to Brick 3 months ago.  He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He was predeceased by his sister Joanne Fautz. 
Surviving is a brother-in-law Charles F. Fautz of Brick; one nephew Brett and his wife Yvette of Tuscon, AZ; two nieces Jill Bennett and her husband Scott of Brick and Dawn Levine and her husband Scott of Brick; and 9 great nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A funeral service will be held at 8 pm Monday evening at the funeral home.  Private cremation will follow.

Raymond S. Dreher, age 84, of Brick, passed away  Wednesday October 7, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.  

He was Captain of the Irvington Fire Department, Irvington , NJ for 32 years before retiring in 1982.  He was born and raised in Irvington and moved to Brick 34 years ago. Mr. Dreher served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was a parishioner of St. Peter’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant Beach .

Surviving are his wife Ann (Zuna) Dreher;  three sons Christopher Dreher and his wife Peggy of Bridgeton, NJ, Michael Dreher of Pt. Pleasant, NJ and Dennis Dreher of Manahawkin , NJ ; one daughter Anita Dreher of Pt. Pleasant, NJ; and one grandson Dennis Dreher Jr.

Visiting hours are Monday 9:30 – 10:30 am at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Monday at St. Peter’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant Beach , followed by interment at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall Township.

Ernest Elmer Erdelyi, age 77, of Brick, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.  

He was a terminal manager for General American Transportation Corp., Carteret , NJ for 34 years before retiring in 1990.  He was born and raised in Carteret and moved to Brick 17 years ago. Mr. Erdelyi served in the Unites States Army from 1952 - 1954.  He was a parishioner of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

Surviving are his wife Anna Marie (Siplak) Erdelyi; three sons Kenneth, Robert and Gary; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday at 9 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick, followed by interment at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery, Colonia.

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