MARGARET (MARGOT) H. FREY-ROWNEY, age 71, of POINT PLEASANT NJ, formerly of Oradell NJ and Mt. Kisco, NY, passed away suddenly in her home on Tuesday, December 30, 2008.

Daughter of the late Marie (Ginty) and William A. Frey, she was raised in Oradell, N.J. where she was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School and attended Fairleigh Dickinson College graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education. After spending most of her adult life in NY she returned to NJ in the early 1990's and lived in the Point Pleasant home of her parents.

Devoted mother of Peter and his wife Nikki of Tavernier, FL and Elizabeth and her husband Leonard of Lynnfield, MA, loving grandmother to their two children, Emma and Kathleen Morrison. Sister of Claire Osmanski of Palm Harbor , FL aunt to Craig Osmanski of Palm Harbor , FL.

Margot’s quick wit, laughter, mischievousness and sense of fun and adventure never diminished with her age. Always intrigued by others, she would never cease to strike up conversations with strangers, quickly forging acquaintances and friendships. She loved tending her tomatoes, good books, films, frequent walks along the boardwalk and weekly games of Maj Jong at the senior center.  Her children and grandchildren were her greatest source of joy. Recently certified as a home health aide, Margot was employed by Liberty Healthcare Services and provided care to clients in Point Pleasant and surrounding communities. 

Visitation will be held from 5- 7 pm Monday at COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be private. 

Joseph W. Carroll, Sr. of Brick, on December 22, 2008, at Ocean Medical Center .  Born August 19, 1939 at home in Orange , NJ . 

He is survived by his wife Florence , their son Joseph Jr. and his wife Virginia and their daughters Jessica, Christina, and Samantha; their son Jeffrey and his wife Nora and their children Matthew, Scott, and Ashley; and his son Thomas.  He donated his skills as an accomplished artist and painter working selflessly for the Valerie Fund, the Children’s Hospital, Camp Colombus , and the Ronald McDonald House.  He was a beloved husband, father, and Pop-Pop who will be missed by all – including his dog Missy.  Also surviving are three brothers David Carroll of Wayne, Jerry Carroll of Whiting and Robert Carroll of Texas and two sisters Marion Greenwald of Kentucky and Susan Bell of North Carolina . 

Visiting hours are Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Herbertsville Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd. in Brick.  A funeral service will be at 7:30 pm.  Cremation will be private.  

In lieu of flowers please donate to any of the above-mentioned organizations.

Robert R. McCabe, age 87, of Point Pleasant Borough, died Fri., Dec 19 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in Bayonne , he lived there and Roselle Park prior to moving to Point Pleasant in 1972. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Seton Hall University and was employed as an Executive Administrator for Lucent Technologies, New York City for 50 years retiring in 1983. He was a communicant of Sacred heart RC Church, Bay Head.  Robert was a member of the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge # 1698 and the Knights of Columbus, Brick. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, singing and traveling. He was particularly proud of his lead role in a production of Finean’s Rainbow.

He was predeceased by his first wife of 45 years, Helen McCabe; 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  Robert is survived by his wife of 10 years, Regina McCabe; 2 step daughters, Irene Marquis and her husband Mike of Brick and Nicole Fetsick of Little Egg Harbor; a brother, George McCabe and 2 steo grandsons, Michael and Matthew. He is also survived by his goddaughter, Karen Delguercio of Cherry Hill and many loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be Sunday 1-4PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Monday, 9:15AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, Bay Head. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery , North Arlington . 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the BPO Elks Lodge #1698, PO Box 1069, 820 Arnold Ave. , Point Pleasant Beach , NJ 08742 would be greatly appreciated.

Charles N. Sisto Age 93 of Wayne , NJ formerly of Brick, NJ died December 15, 2008 at Wayneview Subacute & Rehab Center , Wayne , NJ

He was a Machinist for Bendix Corp. in Teterboro , NJ for 27 years. He retired in 1980. Born in Newark , NJ he lived in Brick prior to moving to Wayne 1 year 3 months ago. He served in the Navy during World War II as a Motor Machinist Mate 3rd Class.  Mr. Sisto was a member of the Old Guard in Point Pleasant and the VFW in Brick. and a parishioner of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick

Survivors:  
Predeceased Wife Gina who passed away in 2001
Son: Alfred Sisto of Toms River , NJ
Son: Charles A. Sisto Jr. of Clifton , NJ
Predeceased Son Who Passed Away In 1988 Joseph Sisto
6 Grandchildren And 9 Great-grandchildren

Visiting hours are Sunday 1-4 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A funeral service will be held on Monday at 12:00 pm at the funeral home, followed by interment at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery , Arneytown.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Ave. , Toms River, NJ 08753 would be appreciated.                 

EDITH GEYER WARREN AGE: 66 TOMS RIVER died Monday, Dec. 8, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Wayne. 

She was a homemaker. Born in Newark, she lived in Hillside before moving to Toms River 25 years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Scott Warren of Toms River, and Curtis Warren of Buena Vista, Calif.

The viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield.

Rodman   (Buffy)  Decker Age 88 of Brick, N.J. died December 2, 2008 at Riverview Hospital in Red Bank

He was a Township Employee for Toms River Township for 10 years until he retired 26 years ago. Born in Elizabeth , NJ he lived in Linden and Toms River before moving to Brick 24 years ago years ago. He served in the Navy during World War II as a Signalman 2nd. Class. Buffy was a member of the Golden Tones, The Bowling League and a Golf Instructor to the ladies League all at Greenbriar 1 in Brick.  He also holds the record for Hole in one's on their Golf Course.  He loved Atlantic City , Monmouth Park , Clamming, boating and Crabbing. He was a parishioner of Epiphany R.C. Church In Brick

Survivors:  
Predeceased by his wife Veronica in 2006
Daughter & son in law; Margaret Anne Decker-Daughety and her husband W.D. of Tinton Falls , NJ
Son & Daughter In Law; Rodman R. and His Wife Rosalyn Decker of AZ.
Grandchildren:  Elizabeth & Amy Dowd, Suzanne Bennett, Meg Leffel and Katie Dumford.
Great Grandchildren: 7

A funeral Mass will be offered on Sat 8am at Epiphany R.C. church in Brick.  Burial will follow at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia.Viewing hours are Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.

Frank J. Marakowitz, age 85, of Brick, died Mon. Dec 1 at home. Born in Austria , he was a lifelong resident of Clifton , prior to moving to Brick 2 years ago. 

He was employed as an auditor for Federal Paperboard for many years until his retiriement. He was a very active communicant of Holy Trinity RC Church, Passaic , St. Dominc’s RC Church, Brick and St. Philip’s RC Church, Clifton , where he was also a member of the Primetimers. He also served as Secretary and Treasurer of the General Sick & Death Society, Passaic . Frank served with the US Army from 1943 to 1946. During the years 1944-1946, he belonged to the CAV Regiment, 20th Armor Division. He was stationed at Camp Campbell , KY prior to being deployed overseas and at Camp Cook , CA upon his return. During his overseas service from Feb. 6, 1945 to Aug. 2, 1945, he saw both combat and occupation. He was a member of the VFW Post 6255, Cedar Grove, the Knights of Columbus Council, 262 Passaic . He was active in Boy Scouting, Troop 26 and was a Scout Master for many years receiving the St. George Award. He was a graduate of Pace University receiving a BA in Accounting.

He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Leoplodene (Wagner) Marakowitz and a brother, Augustus Marakowitz.
Frank is survived by his wife, Rose Blaskowitz Marakowitz; a son and daughter in law, James F. and Debbie Marakowitz of Pittstown, NJ; 2 daughters and sons in law, Mary Ann and Ron Shatz of Collegeville, PA and Suzanne and Tony Emanueli of Brick and 4 grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, Laura and Aaron.

Visitation will be Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd. , Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Fri. 10AM at St. Dominc’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at NJ Veteran’s Cemetery at Arneytown. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated.

Antoinette M. Giannattasio, age 86, of Brick, died Thurs., Nov 27 at home. 

Born in Newark , she lived in Paterson prior to moving to Brick in 1993. She was employed as a cashier for Pathmark, Brick for many years prior to retiring in 1994. She was a communicant of St. Dominics RC Church, Brick.

She was predeceased by sisters and brothers, Anna Scilla, Joseph Giannattasio, Yolonda Stellitano, Louise Al Fano, Nicholas Giannattasio. She was also predeceased by her toddler brother, Rocco Giannattasio. Antoinette is survived by 17 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Fri. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral mass will be celebrated Sat  9AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church. Interment will follow at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery, Colonia. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial masses be said in Antoinette’s name.

Born in Bayonne , she has lived in Brick since 1968. She was an active communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Madeline began sewing at age 14 and was an accomplished self-employed seamstress until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed taking bus trips to Atlantic City .

She was predeceased by her husband Thomas in 1984 and her son Philip in 1969.
Madeline is survived by 2 sons and a daughter in law, Thomas and Linda Tennis of Brick and Timothy Tennis, also of Brick; a brother, Lawrence Rosace of Toms River and 4 grandchildren, Todd, Troy , Timothy and Tracy. She is also survived by her former daughter in law, Diane Tennis.

Visitation will be Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Fri 9AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park , Paramus . 

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Dominic’s Elementary School would be greatly appreciated.

Abelardo I. Hernandez, died Thurs., Nov 27 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in Corpus Christie, TX, he lived in Maryland and Virginia prior to moving to Brick 35 years ago. He served 6 years in the Army with the 9423D Technical Service Unit in the Army Command and Administrative Communication Agency. At the time of his discharge in Feb. 1952, he was a sergeant serving as a Single Side Band Radio Repairman. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the German Occupation Medal. While stationed in Germany , he met Maria Bentlage and they were married on January 25, 1950. At the time of his discharge, he continued his career at Fort Monmouth in Electrical Communication and later worked at the Pentagon. He returned to Fort Monmouth where he retired after 33 years of civilian service as a Communication Mangement Specialist.

Abelardo was an active communicant of Church of the Epiphany, Brick, for over 2 decades.Throughout those years, he devoted his time to many church ministries. He was one of the founding members of the Emmanuel Bible Study Group and served as a Eucharistic Minister to the sick and homebound. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was predeeased by a brother Roman Hernandez.
Abelardo is survived by a son and daughter in law, David and Melissa Hernandez of Burlington , VT ; a duaghter, Patricia Hernandez, formerly of Frederick, MD, currently of Brick and 3 sisters, Aurora Pulido, Maria L. DeLuna and Delia Flores.

Visitation will be Mon. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Tues. 10AM at Church of the Epiphany, Brick. Interment will follow at St. Joseph ’s Cemetry, Toms River .

Franklin Shellenbarger, age 88, of Point Pleasant , died Tues., Nov 25 at Laurelton Village Nursing Home. 

Born in Ohio , he lived in Brielle prior to moving to Point pleasant 30 years ago. He joined the US Navy in 1938 and served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Before his enlistment retired he had been assigned to the old Sailing Ship Constellation, the battleship Colorado, the destroyer Herbert and the light cruiser Helena. The highlight of his career was being named Master to America ’s only Nuclear ship, the NS  SAVANNAH . In 1969 while Capt. Of the SS EXPORT AMBASSADOR, Capt. Shellenbarger received the American Institute of Merchant Shipping’s Ship Safety Achievement Award for the rescue of seven  South Korean Fisherman from their sinking Vessel in the Yellow Sea .   Franklin was a Ship Captain and a Licensed Ship Master on Export Carriers for the Merchant Marines. He last sailed in 1979 for the American Export Line. He was the 68th President of the Marine Society of the City of New York , a past grand marshall of the Memorial Day Parade in Point Pleasant . He was also a former trustee of Sailors’ Snug Harbor Trust of New York City, a member of the VFW of Point Pleasnat Beach and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Spring Lake

Franklin is survived by his wife, Mary Ivil Shellenbarger.

A memorial gathering will be held Mon. from 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

Agnes “Debbie”  E. Meiers, age 87, of Brick, died Mon., Nov 24 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. Born in Newark , she lived in Cartaret prior to moving to Brick 35 years ago.

She was employed as a Librarian at Rutgers University for 25 years prior to retiring 20 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Martha’s RC Church, Point Pleasant , where she belonged to both the Altar Rosary Society and the Senior Beehive. She was also a member of the Lady Guard, Point Pleasant .

She was predeceased by her husband Daniel in 1992
Debbie is survived by 2 cousins, Donald De Vingo of Jackson and Donna Stafford and her husband Kevin of Eatontown; 2 nephews, Raymond Benedict and his wife Rosemary of Brick and James Powers and his wife Margie of Whiting and a niece, Barbara Powers of Lakewood . She is also survived by numerous friends and family.

Visitation will be Fri 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home 1045 Sally Ike Rd. , Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Sat 9AM at St. Martha’s RC Church, Point Pleasant. Interment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park , Toms River .

Angelina Pietranowich, age 74, of Brick, died Fri., Nov. 21 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in Newark , she lived there most of her life prior to moving to Brick 31 years ago. She was employed as an assembler for both 3M of Lakewood and Paco, also of Lakewood . Angelina was an avid Bingo player. She adored spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandson.

She was predeceased by her sister, Anna Durso and her grandson, Michael Mercer. Angelina is survived by her daughter and son in law, Sandra Titcomb and James of Edison; her son Walter Pietranowich of Brick; a daughter Patricia Mercer of PA; 7 brothers and sisters; 3 grandchildren, Kristy, Kimberly and her husband Tim and Christopher and 1 great grandson, Corey James. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, including, Michele, Roxanne, Sueanne, Michele, Marie and John Michael.

A memorial gathering will be held Sun. 2-4PM with a memorial service at 3:30PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

Kyle Richard Guidice, age 16, of Brick, died Sat., Nov 15 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. Born in Point Pleasant, he lived all of his life in Brick.

He was a student at Brick Memorial High School . Kyle enjoyed wrestling and BMX/freestlyle biking. He was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Kathryn Krause and Kevin Chafe Sr.; his father and step-mother, Richard and Nancy Guidice; a brother, Dustin Krause; six step-brothers, Sean, Randy, and Kevin Chafe Jr, and Patrick, Michael and Sean McKeegan; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Leone Krause; paternal grandparents, Maryann and Richard Guidice; cousin, Tyler O’Hanlon and Aunt Donna and Uncle Nigel Samaroo. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be Thurs 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Fri 10AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at St. Joseph ’s Cemetery, Toms River .

Michael C. McGowan Age 28 Brick, N.J. died November 9, 2008 at home

He was a Teacher in Middletown South High School in Middletown, New Jersey for several years. Born Long Branch, N.J. he was a life long resident of Brick, NJ. He was a member of the Young Republican’s Club. Michael will be remembered as a dedicated teacher with an unconventional teaching style that interjected humor and excitement into his class room. He was a parishioner of St. Martha’s R.C. Church, Point Pleasant, NJ. A graduate of Rowan University in Glasboro with a degree in U.S. history

Survivors:  
Father: Marvin C. McGowan, Jr. of Brick, NJ
Mother: Marilyn J. McGowan of Ortley Beach , NJ
Brother: Matthew C. McGowan of Brick, NJ
Michael was also the loving Grandson to the late Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Marcewicz of Dunellen, NJ and the late Mr. & Mrs. Marvin C. McGowan, Sr. of Florida .
He is also survived by several loving Aunts, Uncles & Cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Martha’s R.C. Church, Point Pleasant, NJ on Sat. at 9:00 AM. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle. Friends may call at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ on Fri. 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

Alfred “Al” R. Nowicki, age 86, of Brick, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8 at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation. 

Born in Weehawkin in 1922, he lived most of his life in Bayonne before moving to Brick in 2007. He worked in his family’s butcher shop in Bayonne before going on to become an insurance salesman and eventually an inspector of petroleum cargo ships. He was a US Air Force veteran and served during WWII. Al loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Al was loved by all who met him.

Al is survived by his wife, Andree Dupas Nowicki; 2 sons, Patrice Parra and his wife Susan of Manchester and Gary Smith of Bayonne ; a daughter Noelle Grcic and her husband John of Point Pleasant and his beloved grandchildren, Jill Parra-Vescey, Alexandra Grcic and Joshua Grcic. 

Arrangements are private and under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

Bernadette Anen, age 60, of Brick, died Sat., Nov. 8 at home. 

Born in Passaic , NJ , she lived in Hamilton Square, NJ prior to moving to Brick 37 years ago She was employed as a teacher with the Lakewood Board of Education, Lakewood for 35 years. She was a member of both NJ Education Association and the Lakewood Education Association.

Bernadette is survived by two sons and a daughter in law, Christopher and Denise Anen of Barnegat and Sean Anen of Point Pleasant Beach; her father, Col. Paul Ando and wife Caroline of Point Pleasant; two brothers, Paul J. Ando III of Brick and Thomas Ando of Point Pleasant; 2 sisters, Karen Breuel of Howell and Ann Clayton of Point Pleasant and a grandson, Tyler.

A gathering will be held Wed. 6-9PM with a funeral service at 8PM at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. Cremation will be private.

Katherine G. Campbell, 98, passed Tues., Nov. 4, at Shorrock Gardens Care Center .

Born in New York City , she resided in Teaneck for many years, moved to Florida and returned to New Jersey in 1983, residing in the original Greenbriar in Brick. Since September of 2002, she was a resident of Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick. Mrs. Campbell was employed as a medical secretary by Dr. G.J. Hamilton of New York City prior to retiring many years ago.

She was predeceased by her husband, John A. in 1991. She is survived by her son, John A. Campbell Jr. 

She was interred with her husband at the NJ Veteran’s Cemetery, Arneytown. Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

Barbara Reading James, age 70, of Point Pleasant Borough, died Tues. Nov 4 at home. 

Born in New Town, Wales , she lived in Flemington prior to moving to Point Pleasant . She was a passionate reader and bird watcher. She will be deeply missed by friends and family. Throughout her lifetime, Barbara has lived in many countries and will be missed by the friends she made throughout the world.

She was predeceased by her husband, Terence M. Jones in 2005.
Barbara is survived by two daughters and sons in law, Rachel and Kyle Berkeley of Point Pleasant and Susan and Richard Ayre of Danbury, CT and 5 grandchildren, Emma and Terence Berkeley and Megan, Ffion and Gareth Ayre.

A memorial gathering will be held Sat., Nov 8 from 2-4PM with a service at 3PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

Major General Francis R. Gerard, USAF(ret), age 84, of Point Pleasant, died Sat., Nov 1, at home peacefully in his own bed.  

His wife, Dr. Adriana Stolte-Gerard (the Doctor), and many family members and friends were with him till the end.  Born on July 11, 1924 to Anthony and Rose (Gentile) Gerard in Belleville, NJ; he grew up in Lyndhurst, NJ and lived in Sea Girt prior to moving to Point Pleasant 20 years ago.

After graduating from Lyndhurst High School in 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in October 1942; was commissioned as a second Lieutenant and rated as a pilot  in Aug. 1943. During combat service in WWII, he flew the P-51 Mustang while serving with the 503rd Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group of the Eighth Air Force based in Fowlmere , England .  During the war, he completed two combat tours consisting of 420 combat hours in 91 aerial missions. The General was an “Ace” having destroyed eight German fighters in aerial combat - four of which were shot down near Leipzig, Germany on Sept. 11, 1944 during one furious 12-minute battle, with 14 US P-51 fighter pilots defending their B-17 bombers against an onslaught of over 150 German fighters.  There is a museum in Kavorska, Check Republic dedicated to this aerial battle with a special showcase of General Gerard as the most successful fighter of the battle.

After the war, he attended Lafayette College and John Marshall Law College , became an Attorney at Law and joined the New Jersey Air National Guard eventually rising to the rank of Major General in 1977. General Gerard was recalled for active duty for the Korean Conflict and again in response to the Berlin Crisis. During his illustrious career, he commanded the 108th Tactical Fighter Wing, was Special Assistant to the Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command; Commander, New Jersey Air National Guard; and Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff (Adjutant General), New Jersey Department of Defense; he served as The Adjutant General of New Jersey under Governor Thomas H. Kean from 1982 until his retirement from both military and state service in 1989.

Among the General’s major awards and medals are: The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, AirMedal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters, American Campaign Medal with six Battle Stars, National Defense Service Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation. He was awarded the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal in 1983 and an Oak Leaf Cluster in 1988. In 1983, he was inducted into the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame. The General was honored by Rotary International as a Paul Harris Fellow, was named the Christopher Columbus Italian-American Man of the year by the Italian Tribune as well as inducted into the Italian-American National Hall of Fame, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 711 and the AMVETs.

Beloved husband of 20 years to Dr. Adriana Stolte-Gerard and previously beloved husband of 40 years to the late Yolanda Mion. He is survived by his four children and their spouses: David Gerard and Jessica Lenard of Summit; Diana and Stephen Lobertini of Knoxville; Donald and Margo Gerard of Sea Girt; Daria Gerard and Michael Onorato of Burlington; three step sons, Aldo Stolte of Nashville; Robert Stolte and Luca Stolte both of Point Pleasant; four grandchildren, Stacey, Brian, Adam and Jeremy Gerard; daughter-in-law Lori Gerard of FL; two step-grandchildren; Ari Molovinsky and Eric Onorato; brothers Victor of Fl, Anthony of NC and Robert Gerard of Upper Saddle River; sister Mildred Fantacone of Fl;, and many nieces and nephews and friends including life-long friend Al Veltre.

Although the General was entitled to burial services at Arlington National Cemetery , he chose to have his services with his NJ comrades in the Brigadier General William C Doyle Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown.

Visitation will be Tues 6-9PM and Wed 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thurs Nov 6 at 9AM at St. Peter’s RC Church, Point Pleasant Beach . Interment will follow at the NJ Veteran’s Cemetery at Arneytown at 11:00AM.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the NJ Army & ANG State Family Readiness Council, PO Box 5692 , Trenton , NJ 08638 .

Steven P. Flanagan Jr. Age 20 of Brick, N.J. died October 31, 2008 at St. Barnabas MC in Livingston

Born in Point Pleasant, N.J. he lived in Brick Township his entire life. Steven was a student at the Children’s Center of Monmouth County in Neptune. He was a parishioner of St. Martha’s R.C. Church in Point Pleasant.

Survivors:
Father And Mother; Steven P. Sr. and Audry Flanagan; Brick, 
Paternal Grandmother; Virginia Flanagan; Brick, 
Maternal Grandparents; Vivian Ruth & Peter Vamvourellis Toms River ,
Aunt & Godmother; Karen Vamvourellis; W. Orange
Aunt; Tina Vamvourellis; Lakewood , 
Uncle & Aunt; Peter Jr. And Jill Vamvourellis; Bloomfield
Aunt; Catherine Schwindt; Bloomfield
Uncle & Aunt; Thomas And Gloria Flanagan; Brick, 
Uncle; James Flanagan;Bloomfield
Uncle; Paul Flanagan; Brick, 
Uncle And Aunt; David And Eunice Flanagan;Bloomfield
Uncle & Aunt; Edward & Lynn Flanagan;FLA.
Uncle; Peter Flanagan; Brick,
Many Cousins 
Pre DECEASED GRANDFATHER; Thomas Flanagan

Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday at 11am in St. Martha’s R.C. Church in Point Pleasant .  Cremation will  be private.  Viewing Hours are Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to either the ARC Primary  Care Center 67 Route 37W. Riverwood Plaza II  2^nd. Floor Toms River, NJ 08755 or to the Epilepsy Foundation of NJ  memorial Donations Att. Samantha Griffiths  429 Riverview Plaza  Trenton, NJ 08611

The Family would also like to publicly thank all the Doctors, Nurses and Nurses aids who cared for Steven during his life as well as the many teachers, Aids and Friends, especially his 2 babysitters Linda and Chris.

Jean (Mosca) Stephan Age 81 Brick, N.J. died October 29, 2008 at Ocean Medical Center in Brick

She was a Contract Specialist for the U.S. Government at Ft. Monmouth for 20 years until she retired in 1993. Born in Ortona ,  Italy she lived in Bergen County prior to moving to Brick in 1957. She was a member of St. Dominic's Social Club in Brick and also a member of the D.E. Sailors Assoc. Auxillary in Toms River and a parishioner of St. Dominic’s R.C. Church in Brick

Survivors:  
Husband Philip Stephan
Son & Daughter In Law; Philip And His Wife Cheryl Stephan;COLORADO
Son & Daughter In Law; Mark And His Wife Tina Stephan Beachwood, NJ
Daughter & Son-in-Law; Andrea And Her Husband Bob Van Dyke Toms River , NJ
Daughter & Son-in-Law; Jeanne And Her Husband Steve Parkinson; Tuckerton
Daughter And Son In Law Lucia And Her Husband Rob Geran; Brick, N.J.
Sister; Ann Uldrich; Brick, N.J.
Grandchildren; 12                                            
Great Grandchildren; 3

Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday 10:am at St. Dominic’s R.C. Church in Brick.  Entombment will follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery in Wall Twsp.  Viewing Hours are Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.

Leon Maslak, age 87, of Brick, died Sun., Oct. 19 at home. Born in Poland, he lived in North Arlington prior to moving to Brick 17 years ago.

He was employed as a truck driver with Capital City , Kearny for 30 years retiring in 1983. He was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

Leon is survived by his wife Helena Pach-Maslak; a son Christian Maslak of Highlands; 2 sisters in law, Victoria Duda & Stassy Maravic; 3 nephews, David Duda, Gregory Maravic and Jacques Maravic and his wife Anne; a grandniece Alexandra Maravic; a cousin, Victor Stencel and his wife Alema and a sister Cecile lambert of Belgium .

Visitation will be Wed. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thurs. 9AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown , PA.

Mynn “Minnie” F. Salvatoriello, age 89, of Point Pleasant, died Sat., Oct. 18 at Claremont Care Center, Point Pleasant, surrounded by many people that loved her. 

Born in Newark , she lived in Bloomfield prior to moving to Point Pleasant in 1980. She enjoyed being a member of the Bay Head Shores Property Association and living at the Jersey Shore . She was predeceased by her husband Anthony in 1988, her son Anthony, 2005 and her cat, Wednesday in 2007.

Minnie is survived by a son and daughter in law, Richard and Sally Salvatoriello of Point Pleasant; a sister, Jean Deland of Westfield ; a daughter in law, Karen Salvatoriello of Maryland ; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.      

Visitation will be Tues. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated, Wed. 10AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, Bay Head. Interment will follow at Gate of heaven Cemetery, East Hanover .

Edward S. Huber Jr. Age 59 of Brick, N.J. died October 11, 2008 at Lyons V.A. Hospital

He was an Electrical Engineer for the U.S. Govt. for over 20 years until he retired in 2006.  Born in Lakewood , N.J. he grew up in Brick and lived in the shore Area most of his life. Edward served in the Air Force during the Vietnam war with the rank of Staff Sgt.. He graduated form Brick high in 1968, and From NJ Institute of Technonogy with a B.S. in Electronic Engineering. He was a member of the D.A.V., & the  V.F.W. post 8867 both of Brick.  Member of the Republican National Committee, AN EMC Certified Engineer and a member of N.A.R.T.E. (an assoc of NAtional Radio & Telecommunications Engineers). He was a parishioner of St. Dominic’s R.C. church in Brick

Survivors: 
Wife Joan M. Huber  McLean of  Lansdale, Pa.
Son, Edward John Huber, South Korea
Son, William Patrick Huber, Germany
Son, Robert Michael Huber, Lansdale , PA.
Brother, Gary M. Fitton, Hopewell , NJ
Brother, Frank Joseph Huber,  Brick, N.J.
Sister, Heidi Teresa Rac,  Dallas, PA.
He was pre-deceased by is parents Edward and Lillian Huber.

Funeral Service will be offered on Sat 10:am at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lakewood .  Viewing Hours are Sat. from 9am to 10am at the Funeral Home in lieu of flowers please make donations to either your local chapters of the American Heart Assoc or th the American Diabetes Assoc.

Marie Ann (Head) Graham Age 78 Point Pleasant , NJ died October 15, 2008 at Burnt Tavern Convalescence Center in Brick

She was a Homemaker . Born in New York City , he lived in Nutley before moving to Point Pleasant in 1994. She was a parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic church in Point Pleasant Beach.

Survivors:  
Daughter, Patricia Volante, East Hanover
Daughter, Anne Marie Bauer, Point Pleasant , N.J.
Son, Robert Graham, Sewell , NJ
Son, Daniel Graham, Wantage, NJ
Son, Neil Graham,Toms River , NJ
Grandchildren, 12

Funeral Mass will be offered on Sat. 9:am in St. Peter’s R.C. church in Point Pleasant Beach .  Burial will follow at St. Ann ’s Cemetery in Wall Twsp.  Viewing hours are on Friday from 2-4 &  7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.

Ernest D. Scerbo, age 90, of Brick, died Fri., Oct. 10 at home. Born in North Adams, MA

He lived in Wood-Ridge, NJ prior to moving to Brick 25 years ago.He was employed as a carpenter for the NJ Carpenter’s Union, Hudson County , NJ for 42 years until his retirement in 1979. Ernest served with the United States Army during World War II. He was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ann Miceli Scerbo and his son, Louis Scerbo both in 2001
Ernest is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ezio and Dolores Scerbo of Easton, PA and Eugene Scerbo of Coconut Creek, FL; and daughter-in-law, Maryellen Scerbo of Succasunna, NJ; 2 brothers, Frank Scerbo of Brick and Joseph Scerbo of North Arlington; a sister, Rose Brancatella of Brick; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tues. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Wed. 9AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph ’s Cemetery, Toms River .

Margaret (DeVogel) DeSantis Age 82 of Brick, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at home.

She was a Homemaker. Born in Paterson , NJ she lived in Clifton and Toms River before moving to Brick in 2002

Survivors: 
 Husband Antonio DeSantis whom she has been married to for 55 years
Son & Daughter In Law, John And His Wife Nancy Ackerman, FLA.
Son & Daughter In Law,Lawrence And His Wife Carla DeSantis, Clifton
Son & Daughter In Law, Vittorio And His Wife Karin DeSantis, Wall Twsp., N.J.
Daughter & Son-in-Law, Suzanne And Her Husband Wayne Jansky, Elmwood Park , NJ
Brother, Paul DeVogel, FLA.
Grandchildren, 5
Great Grandchildren. 5
She was pre-deceased by her son :Ryan Ackerman

A Brief Funeral Service will be offered on Sat 8:30pm at Herbertsville Colonial Funeral Home 1045 Sally Ike Rd.   in Brick. Cremation will be held privately.  Viewing hours are also Saturday from 2-4 & 7-9.

Herman Abrahamsen Age 77 Brick, died Wed. Ocean Medical Center Hospice Unit in Brick

Dock Worker for Barmore’s Dock in Point Pleasant and  Spring Lake Freezer Co. in Spring Lake for over 50 years 1997. Born in Bagota , NJ. He lived in Pt. Pleasant Beach for over 50 years until moving to Brick in 1997. He was a member of the Manasquan Elks Lodge # 2534 and a member of the local Sons of Norway

Survivors:  
Niece, Diane Onto, Pt. Pleasant, 
Niece, Sandra Bragen, Point Pleasant , 
Niece, Lori Miller, FLA.
Niece, Amy Eaton, FLA.
Nephew, John Abrahamsen, Franklin Lakes
Nephew, Daniel Abrahamsen, Jackson , 
Nephew, James Abrahamsen, FLA.
Nephew, Richard Meany, MASS.
Nephew, Robert Meany, Pt. Pleasant, 
Nephew, Michael Burwinkel, TX
Nephew, Stephen Burwinkel, FLA.
Sister, Barbara Tyink, FLA.
He was pre-deceased by his parents: Abraham & Kirsten Abrahamsen.  Also pre-deceased by his Sister: Irene Meany and Brother: John Abrahamsen

Viewing hours will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Funeral Services will also be offered on Friday at 8:30pm at the Funeral Home   Cremation will be private.

Doris M. (O'Leary) Donnelly Age 86 of Brick, died October 6, 2008 at her home in Brick 

She was a Superior Court Clerk for Hudson County in Jersey  City for 25 years until she retired 25 years ago. Born in Hoboken , she lived there until moving to Brick 25 years ago. A former member of the Ladies Club of Lions Head South in Brick. She was a parishioner of Visitation R.C. Church in Brick

Survivors:
Husband Thomas J. Donnelly 
Son, James and his wife Marta Donnelly, Northvale, NJ
Son, Dennis and his wife Georgiana Donnelly of Tamarack, FLA
Son, Walter Donnelly, Seacucus
Daughter, Doris and her husband Ralph O'Connor, Brick, 
Grandchildren, 9
Great Grandchildren, 12

Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday  10am at Visitation R.C. church in Brick.  Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River .  Viewing Hours are  Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.

William R.  Johns Age 71 of Brick, N.J. died October 1, 2008 at Ocean Medical Center in Brick

He was a Dispatcher for the Essex County Roads and Bridges Dept. in Cedar Grove where he worked for 19 years until he retired in 1994.  Born in Wilkes Barre, PA he lived in Belleville prior to moving to Brick 12 years ago. He served in the US Army. He was a parishioner of St. Dominic’s R.C. church in  Brick

Survivors:
Wife Marie DeBenedetto
Son, William Johns, Delray Beach , FLA.
Son, Mark Johns, Lyndhurst , NJ
Daughter & Son-in-Law: Linda And Her Husband Garry Bankes, Brick, N.J.
Brother And Sister In Law, Leroy and his wife Shirley Johns, Manahawkin , NJ
Brother, Robert Johns, Lucerne , PA.
Sister, Emily Harris, New Brunswick , NJ
Grandchildren:, Justin, Jessica And Ariana         

Funeral Services will be offered on Monday 11:am at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Burial will follow at NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arnytown.  Viewing Hours are Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 .

Sean Eric Burleigh, age 25, of Brick, died Sat. Sept 27 at home. Born in Neptune, NJ , he ws a lifelong resident of Brick.

He graduated Brick Memorial High School in 2001. Sean started his first band in 1996, later to become Chambers Bridge until 1999. He attended and graduated the Music Workshop in Ohio .

Sean is survived by his beloved and adored mother Peggy and step father Ayhan Bustopcu of Brick, NJ; his grandmother (nanna) Claire Parker of Toms River, NJ and so many loving cousins in North New Jersey .

Visitation will be Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9PM with a funeral service at 7:30PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. Cremation will be private.

Evelyn Radman, age 85, of Point Pleasant Borough, passed away Mon., Sept. 22 at home. Born in Portland , OR , she lived in North Bergen prior to moving to Point Pleasant Beach in 1974.

She was a homemaker and had worked in the embroidery industry for many years. She was a member of St. Peter’s RC Church Point Pleasant Beach and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Old Guard of Point Pleasant. She also enjoyed trips to Atlantic City .

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Radman, June 2008.
Evelyn is survived by a son and daughter in law, Joseph and Lee of Colts Neck; a daughter and son in law, Maria and Bill Brough of Fort Lee and 3 grandchildren, Colleen Brough, Nicole Kanacki and husband Danny and Joanna Redman.

Visitation will be Wed. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thurs. 11AM at St. Peter’s RC Church, Point Pleasant Beach . Interment will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Point Pleasant Borough First Aid Squad would be greatly appreciated.

Louise J. (Luzzi) Longo Age 82 of Lavallette , NJ died September 18, 2008 at home

She was a Homemaker. Louise was very proud to have been a member of the Board of elections in Lavallette and also worked for the Beach badge office there. for many years. Born in Belleville , NJ she lived in Glen Ridge, NJ until moving to Lavallette in 1977. She was a parishioner of St. Pio of Pietrelcina R.C. Church in Lavallette

Mom, Gram, Great Grandma, we all are so much better in this world because of your beautiful life. Whether it was the huge  hugs  you always greeted us with every time we walked in the door.  No greater respect can be given to one who has passed, then to pass on the lessons they gave.  We know that our children will be better in this world because we will hand to them what you delicately instilled in us. 

Survivors:  
Husband DECEASED  Angelo Longo in 1971
Son & Daughter In Law, Joseph Angelo And His Wife Melissa Longo, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Son & Daughter In Law, Robert James And His Wife Leslie Longo, Chadwick Beach, NJ
Son & Daughter In Law, John Anthony And His Wife Amy Longo, Sea Girt
Daughter & Son-in-Law, Elaine Anne Posa And Her Husband Joe, Toms River , NJ
Daughter & Son-in-Law, Michele Laura McGarry And Her Husband Scott , Bay Head, NJ
Daughter & Son-in-Law, Angela Christine Fioretti And Her Husband Mark, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ
Deceased Daughter, Linda Vizzone who died in March of this year

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina on Route 35 North in Lavallette* at 10:am. Burial will take place privately on Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Montclair .  Viewing Hours are Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.

*Note St. Pio church has 2 campuses on Route 35 one in Lavallette and the other in Normandy Beach

Jessie M. (Wright) Daniels Age 67 of Manasquan , N.J. died September 17, 2008 at Meridian Nursing Home in Brick

Jessie was a  Bookkeeper for Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune NJ.  Born in Neptune , NJ she lived in Ocean and Monmouth counties most of her life except for 4 years in Reno , Nevada. She Graduated from Manasquan High in 1959 and attended Brookdale College .

Survivors:
Daughter, Dawn A. Daniels   
Son, Steve Daniels 
Son, Andy Daniels   
Son & Daughter In Law, Terry And His Wife Cathy Daniels 
Daughter, Candice Daniels
Grandchildren, Amberlyn. Logan And Alex Daniels 
Grandchild, Shane Hartley
Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and Grandneices and nephews

Funeral Services will be offered on Sat. 3:pm at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Cremation will be handled privately.  Viewing hours are also Sat. from 2 to 4 pm. 

In leiu of flowers please make donations to “Feed the Children: PO Box 36 Oklahoma City , Ok.  73101-0036

Edith Randazzo, age 89, of Point Pleasant , died Tues., Sept 16 at Meridan Nursing & Rehab, Brick. 

Born in Newark , she lived there until moving to Point Pleasant 24 years ago. She was employed in the Bakery Department at Pathmark, Belleville , NJ for 10 years until her retirement. Prior to that, she was employed at Paramont Bakery, Newark . She was a communicant of St. Martha’s RC Church, Point Pleasant .

She was predeceased by her husband, James, 1974; her son, James in 93 and her granddaughter: Edith Ann Tobia in 95.
Surviving are 2 daughters:  Josephine Grippaldi of Nev. And Edith and her husband Frank tobia of Brick.  Her brother:  Leonard and his wife Marie Volante of Toms River . 8 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are several Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation will be Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88 Brick.        Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday 9:30 from St. Martha’s R.C. church in Pt. Pleasant.  Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.

Thomas Karl, age 46, of Brick, died Sun., Sept 9 at home. 

Born in Somerville , NJ , he lived in Piscataway prior to moving to Brick in 1989. He was a self employed electrician. Thomas was a communicant of Visitation RC Church, Brick. He was an Eagle Scou