Anne E. Reiser, 85, of Brick died Monday, June 29^th at Care One At Wall, Wall Twp. 

She was born in Union City , NJ and lived in Bergenfield , NJ and has lived in the Bayville and Brick areas since 1987. She was a homemaker. She was a communicant of Epiphany Church in Brick.

She was predeceased by her husband Edward Reiser in 1987.
She is survived by her son Edward Reiser of Port Richie, Fla.   Two daughters Theresa Eger and her husband Rudolph of Brick; and Anne Ismail and her husband Maher of Minn. Her sister-in-law Jean Gavin of Brick. 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Thursday 11:00 AM, July 2^nd  at  Grove Reformed Church Cemetery, North Bergen . Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick is in charge of arrangements.

Luigi "Louis" Durazzo, 71, of Brick, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. 

He was a self-employed pizza maker for over 30 years in Brooklyn, N.Y. before retiring in 2001. Mr. Durazzo was born in Monte diProcida, Italy, and had lived in Point Pleasant before moving to Brick four years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Grace; three sons, Michael and Eddie Durazzo, both of Brick, and John Paul Durazzo of Neptune; two daughters, Amelia Durazzo of Neptune, and Lucy Durazzo of Brick; five brothers, Sal, Neil, Tonio, Benny, and Frank; two sisters, Josephine and Marie; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 2 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 3 at Our Lady of Pity R.C. Church, Staten Island. Burial will follow at Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island.

Irene M. Dominica, 77, of Brick, died Friday, June 26, 2009. 

She worked as a long distance operator for N.J. Bell, New York City for five years before retiring in 1951. Mrs. Dominica was born in Jersey City and had lived in Hillsdale before moving to Brick 44 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Dominic's Church, Brick and was a CCD teacher at St. Dominic's. She was a volunteer worker at Point Pleasant Hospital.

She was predeceased by her husband, Francis James Dominica, in 1998. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Gorbe and husband Robert of Jackson; three sisters, Elizabeth Reilly of Lakewood, Mary Lawlor of Brick, and Jane Naporski of Union Beach; and a grandson, Robert Francis Gorbe.

A funeral mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 at St. Dominic's R.C. Church, Brick. Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River. There are no viewing hours. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Audubon Society in Irene M. Dominica's name, 225 Varick St., 7th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10014, would be appreciated.Arrangements are being conducted by Colonial Funeral Home, Brick

Helen K. Toth Casey 86, Died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Worthington in Brick. 

Born in Palmer, Mass she lived in East Brunswick more than 30 years before moving to Homestead at Mansfield.  She moved to the shore area after the death of her husband Jim about 8 years ago to be near her children.  Mrs. Casey was a wonderful mother to her 5 children.  She also worked at Colgate Palmolive in Piscataway.  She was a Yeoman 1^st Class in the Navy stationed in Washington DC. Mrs. Casey was always very involved in the Rosary Society first at St. Thomas the Apostle in Old Bridge and then at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Burlington.  Mrs. Casey was also a member of The Mother’s of Priests Organization. 

Mrs. Casey was predeceased by her husband James Edward Casey, her son Rev. Jack Casey, her 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

She is survived by her children Kevin Casey and his wife Lynn of Millsboro, Del., Russ Casey and his wife Debbie of Brick, NJ, Tom Casey and his wife Penney of Middletown, Del., and Maureen Casey of Brick, NJ., four grandchildren Jill, Coryn, Sean and Emily; many nieces and nephews. 

The Wake service hours will be 5-9pm on Tuesday, June 30^th

at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick, NJ.

Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Bob Lynam at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church 250 Old Squan Rd. in Brick at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 1st.

Burial will be immediately following mass at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetary, Arneytown.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Immaculate Conception Seminary, in honor of her son Rev. John Casey, 457 Centre St. South Orange, NJ 07079.

Mary Claire Ganning, age 77, of Brick, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Morristown Memorial Hospital .  

She worked at Seton Hall University , South Orange NJ for 26 years before retiring in 1995. Mrs. Ganning was born in Orange , NJ and had lived in Maplewood prior to moving to Brick in 1976.  She was active in the Greenbriar II community in Brick and a communicant of St. Dominic’s Church, Brick. 

She was predeceased by her husband Fred W. Ganning Sr. in 1996. 
Surviving are three sons Fred W. Jr., John and Ken; a brother James McGarry; two sisters Margaret Flynn and Patricia Cribbin; and 4 grandchildren Megan, Cara, Evan and Kyle.

Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Herbertsville Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd. , Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday 10 am at St. Dominic's Church, Brick, followed by interment at St. Anne’s Cemetery, Wall Twp.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Ganning’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society.

John Martin Giase, 54, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009 following an accident at his home.

John was born in Jersey City , and had lived in Colonia prior to moving to Point Pleasant 25 years ago. He was a 1972 graduate of Colonia High School and a 1976 graduate of Monmouth College , where he received a Bachelors Degree. He was active with the campus theatre, radio station and newspaper. Upon graduation, he started his career in broadcasting, working for radio stations in Elizabeth and the Shore area. In 1982, John began working for The Asbury Park Press as a part-time reporter, working his way up to Ocean County Bureau Chief. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1987. In 1999, he underwent experimental deep brain stimulation brain surgery, which he detailed in an award-winning, first-person article in The Asbury Park Press. John never let his disability slow him down and he continued to work at the job he loved. He had a keen interest in genealogy and was able to trace his ancestry back to the 1700s. John was a devoted fan of the Yankees and had season tickets to the Giants for many years. In 1987, John and his father were at the Rose Bowl when the Giants beat the Broncos in the Super  Bowl. John and his wife, Magda, loved to travel and had visited 43 states. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus 6571 of Colonia.

He is predeceased by his father, John, and his mother-in-law, Cira Galis-Menendez. In addition to his wife, Magda Galis-Menendez Giase, he is survived by his mother, Marie Giase of Colonia; a brother, Frank, and his wife, Robin Read-Giase, of New Brunswick; a sister, Mary Ann Bourbeau, and her husband, Gerry, of South Plainfield; his father-in-law, Rafael Galis-Menendez of Point Pleasant; two brothers-in-law, Rafael Galis-Menendez and his wife, Mardy, of Edison; Gaston Galis-Menendez and his companion, Georgina Mizzi, of Toms River; seven nieces and four nephews.  

Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 am at Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Bay Avenue , Pt. Pleasant Beach .  Private cremation will follow.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to Parkinson’s research, P.O. Box 5273 , Kendall Park , N.J. 08824 .

James Edsel Conner, age 81, born March 2, 1928, a longtime resident of Brick, New Jersey passed away peacefully on June 23, 2009  with his family by his side.

Born and raised in Cordele , Georgia .  He was a longtime postal employee in Brick and retired as Postmaster in Jackson , NJ .  He was active in the Junior Sports League and was a Pop Warner football and baseball coach.  He was a member of the Brick Rotary Club.  He was a devoted fan of the Brick Dragons football team.

Surviving is the love of his life of 54 years Joan; his children James K. of Brick and his wife Christine; Jeffrey of Brick; Janine Kirk and her late husband Stephen P. Kirk Jr. of Howell; and five grandchildren Jamie, Christopher, Kaitlyn, Travis, and Tiffany.  He also leaves behind many loving friends, family members, nieces and nephews.

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

John A. Hellings, 84 of Brick, died Tuesday June 23, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center .

Mr. Hellings was born in Berlin Germany in1924 and immigrated to the United States with his parents August and Elizabeth (Ertelt) Hellings in1929.  He served in the U.S Army during World War II in the European Theatre as a field medic.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and its successors as a locomotive engineer, ultimately retiring from Amtrak after 47 years of service.  During his career as a locomotive engineer he had the distinguished opportunity to run the last active RPO (railroad post office) train in the mid-1970s and to meet many dignitaries including Henry Kissinger and the first female Russian Cosmonaut.

He was entrepreneurial by nature and personally successful, with a comprehensive self taught understanding of global economics.  His other interests included railroad philatelics, model railroading, gardening, and veteran affairs.   

Surviving are his current wife Catherine Sheridan, and two children from his first wife the late Iona (Lengle) Hellings; son Charles and his wife Deborah, and daughter Holly Romme and her husband Mark, as well as grandchildren Ryan, Grant, Samantha, Adam, and Steven.  

A private viewing for the family only will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Brick, NJ on June 26th.  He will be honored with a military burial on June 26 at 1:00 at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown , NJ .  

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given in his name to the Disabled American Veterans Organization; www.DAV.org.

Mrs. Maria Dolores Bastianelli nee Quattrini passed away peacefully on Monday June 22, 2009 with family by her side. 

Long time resident of Brick, NJ. Born on October 25, 1937 in Havana , Cuba . Graduated from Mary Help of Christians Academy 1955, North Haledon , NJ. Maria loved many things, her favorites were cheering for her husband and children during cycling competitions, her grandchildren’s sporting events, hiking, and time with family and friends. She was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

Survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Tito. Her devoted and loving children, Tito Bastianelli Jr. of Long Branch, Stella and Carlo Fioranelli of Wayne, NJ, Col. Dr. Italo Marcello and Patricia Bastianelli West Point, NY, Diana and Mario Robinson of Long Branch, Dr. Milo and Deanna Bastianelli of Eessx Fells, NJ, Dina and Roy Altschuler of Long Branch, Mario and Vincenzina Bastianelli of Italy. Her 18 loving grandchildren, Christopher, Jonathan, Jennifer and Corey Bastianelli; Carlo III, Enrico, Remo and Mario Fioranelli; Michael, Katie and Patrick Bastianelli; Efthemia Gardner, Nicholas and Gabriella Bastienelli; Noah and Hope Altschuler; Gloria and Daniele Bastianelli and dear sister Rita Stevens. She is also survived by a loving brother in law, Emidio and his wife Katherine Bastianelli.

She was predeceased by her parents, Vincenzo Luigi and Maria Rosario Quattrini and her husband’s parents Rosina and Dante Bastianelli.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the USO is appreciated at https://ww.uso.org/donate or by mail to Sloan D. Gibson, United States Organization, Inc., PO Box 96860 , Washington , DC 20077-7677 .

Visitation will be Thursday & Friday 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Saturday  10AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall Twp.

Betty Hillmann, 91, of Whiting was called home to the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2009. 

Betty was born August 23, 1917 in Garwood and resided in Whiting for the past 20 years. She was the Interior Decorator for Ethan Allen Wolpins Carriage House located in Lakewood . Betty also taught Arts and Crafts at three different schools in Manchester . It was in addition to her life work as an Interior Decorator.

She is predeceased by her husband Robert Hillmann and her daughter Judith Regg Brown. She is survived by her children, Janice Regg Herberger, Charles Barry Regg and Nancy Gayle Regg. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, her sisters, Jean Holloway and Dorothy Bulger and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciate to Meridian Health Nursing Home and Hospice for their wonderful loving care for our loved one and family.

Relatives and Friends may visit with family from 9:00am-11:00am, Thursday, June 25, at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Route 88 in Brick. Funeral services immediately following at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery , Arneytown .

Leslie L. Van Pelt III, age 60, of Brick, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.

He was a sales manager with Tri-State, Lakewood , NJ .  He loved hunting and fishing, and served in the United States Navy for 4 years.  He was born in Long Branch, had lived in Red Bank, prior to moving to Brick 31 years ago.

Surviving are his wife, Judith (Sharabba) Van Pelt; his parents Leslie L. Van Pelt Jr. and Beatrice (Wolf) Van Pelt of Red Bank; a son Leslie L. Van Pelt IV of Brick; two daughters Jennifer K. Van Pelt of Neptune and Melissa L. Pacella and her husband Michael of Brick; two sisters Karen Logue and her husband Thomas of Red Bank and Beverly Wills and her husband Charles of Point Pleasant; and two grandchildren Madelynn and Michael.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday from 10 am – 12 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A service will begin at 11:30 am at the funeral home.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Van Pelt’s name can be made to a charity of your choice to benefit cancer research.

Donald Wilson, age 79, of Brick, died Monday, June 22 at Ocean Medical Center . 

Born in West Long Branch , she lived there prior to moving to Brick in 1955. He was employed as a gas line installer with J.F. Kiely Inc. of Long Branch for 39 years retiring 17 years ago.  He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Point Pleasant VFW and the Old Guard of Greater Point Pleasant. Donald was a communicant of St. Dominic’s Church where he was a member of the Holy Name Society.

He was predeceased by his wife, Frances in 2008.
Donald is survived by a son, Thomas Wilson of Brick; a daughter, Donna Toledo of Little Egg Harbor and 4 grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Friday 10AM at St. Dominic’s Church, Brick. Interment will follow at Brig. Gen. WC Doyle Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery , Arneytown.

Josephine D’Amico, age 81, of Branchburg , NJ , formerly of Toms River , passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital , New Brunswick .

Mrs. D’Amico was a homemaker.  Born in Scoglitti , Italy she lived in Toms River prior to moving to Branchburg 4 years ago.  She was a very spiritual person and was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, Toms River.

Mrs. D’Amico was predeceased by her husband Antonio in 1990 and her parents Vincent Vespertino and Teresa (Caruso) Vespertino.
Surviving are two sons Michael D’Amico of New York City , NY and Vincent D’Amico and his partner RJ Raimo of Greenbrook , NJ ; a daughter Rose Wilhelm of Branchburg , NJ ; two brothers Agostino and Joseph; five sisters Rose, Lucia, Carmela, Giovanna and Maria; three grandchildren Santina Muha, Anthony Franceschini and Lukas Raimo-D’Amico; and many nieces and nephews.

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 10:30 am at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church, Toms River , followed by entombment at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall Twp.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. D’Amico’s name can be made to The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

Anna M.  O’Connor age 91 of Brick died June 16, 2009 at Meridian Nursing Home in Brick.  

Ms. O’Connor was born and raised in Philadelphia , Pa. and moved to Brick in 1990.  She retired in 1990 after 28 years of service as a Medical Secretary for St. Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia .  She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Red Bank.

She was pre-deceased by her sister Margaret McLaughlin and her brother Thomas O’Connor.
She is survived by her brother John O’Connor of Fla. and her two nieces Anne M. Bender of Brick and Sister Jane O’Connor O.S.F. of Fla.

A Memorial mass will be offered on Wed. June 24th at 9am at St. Dominic’s R.C. Church in Brick.  Colonial Funeral Home,  Brick is in charge of Arrangements.

Joseph J. Mantone Age 84 of Brick, died June 17th.at Shore Meadows Nursing Home in Toms River   

He was a Machinist for PSE&G  Corp.for 20 years until he retired:in 1992.  Born in Fairview , NJ he lived in:Howell Twsp.before moving to Brick 13 years ago. Joseph served in the Navy: above  the USS Albany in World War II. He was an active community member, was the founder of  the Howell chapter of the V.F.W. Post # 9691 and had served as the past lodge, county and State commander.  He was the Past Capt. of the Vol. fire Co. in Fairview , NJ   And he had owned & operated his own business as a mechanic  at his gas station in Howell. Joe was loved  by everyone who knew him, touching so many lives he will certainly be missed by his loving family and many friends. He was a parishioner of St. Veronica’s in Howell

Survivors: 
Wife Mary Juliano
Son & Daughter In Law   Joseph And His Wife Priscilla Mantone    Brick
Daughter, Patricia Mantone, Brick, 
Brother, Paul Mantone of Fairview       
Brother, Nathan Mantone  of  Brick
Brother, Tony Mantone of Manchester
Grandchildren, Amanda And Michael Costanzo , Howell Twsp
Grandchildren, Joseph & Michelle Mantone, NY City
Great Grandaughter, Rosalia 
Son, DECEASED Douglas Mantone   

Viewing Hours are Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Herbertsville Colonial Funeral Home 1045 Sally Ike Rd. Brick.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Sat. 9:30am at St. Veronica’s Church in Howell.  Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lakewood

Anthony J. Bagdonavicius Age 49 Brick, died June 15, 2009 at home>

He was a Mechanic for Entenmanns Co.in Lakewood for 3 years.  Born in Kearny ,  NJ He lived in Newark before moving to Brick 25 years ago. Anthony was a parishioner of  St. Dominic’s R.C. Church in Brick

Survivors:  
Wife,  Eileen Bagdonavicius, Brick, 
Son And Girlfriend, Jason And His Girlfriend Aimee Nahari, Lakewood, CO.
Daughter & Son-in-Law   Tara And Her Husband Jason Maggio      Barnegat
Mother, Anna Bagdonavicius, Brick, 
Father:Deceased  Klem Bagdonavicius  in 1996
Sister, Cathy Kehm, Brick,
Sister, Patty Gleeson, PA.
Sister, Chrissy Bagdonavicius, Pt. Pleasant, 
Brother, John Bagdonavicius, PA
Grandchildren, Nicholas & Miley Maggio
Sister In Law & Brother In Law, Sheila & Sergio DeAlmeida, Brick, 
Mother In Law, Frances McMullin,Toms River ,

Viewing hours are Today from 2-4 & 7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 10:am at St. Dominic’s R.C. church in Brick.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lakewood

Joseph W. Gawlik Age 68 Brick, N.J. died  June 13, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center

He was a High School Mathematics Teacher at Brick Twp. High School for 39 years. He retired :in 2003. Born in Jersey City , NJ he lived in Lyndhurst , New Jersey before moving to Brick, New Jersey   40 years ago. Mr. Gawlik was an avid fisherman  and outdoorsman. He  was the head of the mathematics'  Dept. at Brick Twp. High School . He was a parishioner of St. Dominic’s R.C. Church , Brick, NJ.

Suvivors:
Joseph was married to his wonderful wife Jennie nee Wadriski Gawlik for 45 years
Son, Joseph Gawlik, Ocean Twp., N.J.
Daughter, Allison Gawlik,Lafayette Hill, PA
Brother & Sister In Law, Stephen And His Wife Carolyn Gawlik,Toms River , NJ

A funeral mass will be offered Thursday at 9 AM. At St. Dominic’s R.C. Church , Brick, NJ followed by an interment at St. Joseph ’s Cemetery, Toms River NJ . Friends may call at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ on Wed. 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

Margaret Parisi, age 80, of Palisades Park , NJ, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

She was born Margaret Bedrosian to Sahag and Arousiag Bedrosian in West New York , New Jersey . She worked as a secretary for Hunt Pharmaceuticals and was a life long resident of Palisades Park . Her husband Lou Parisi; her parents Sahag and Alice Bedrosian; and her two brothers Paul K. Bedrosian and Peter Bedrosian predeceased her.

Mrs. Parisi was a loving and caring aunt. She always remembered birthdays, special occasions and holidays for her many nieces and nephews and their children. She was an avid New York Yankee fan, never missing a game and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City with her close friends.

Surviving are her nieces and nephews Donna Marie Irwin of Aurora, CO; Peter P. Bedrosian and his wife Mary E. of Lakeside, CA; Paul N. Bedrosian and his wife Linda of Winnboro, SC; and David G. Bedrosian and his wife Mary T. of Brick, NJ; also Mickey Bedrosian, Robert Bedrosian, Peter Bedrosian, and Charles Bedrosian of New Jersey .

A memorial gathering will be held on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, with a service of remembrance beginning at 8 pm.

Marie S. (Blumetti) Callori  Age 91 Point Pleasant , N.J. died June 8, 2009 at home.

She was a District Manager for Barricini Candies N.Y. City for 20 Years. She retired: many years ago. Born Manhattan , NY and raised in Jersey City. She lived in Holiday City of Berkeley before moving to Point Pleasant in 2007

Survivors:  
Husband:Anthony, Predeceased in 1993 they were married for 52 years
Niece, Dolores ManzomPoint Pleasant , NJ
Niecem Agnes DeJacomo
Nephewm Mark And His Wife Eileen Callori 
Predeceased Brotherm, Anthony Sbano
Predeceased Brother, Vincent Sbano
Predeceased Sister and brother-in-law Susan & Her Husband Lawrence Osnato
Also surviving are  13 great grand nieces and nephews and 12 great great grand nieces and nephews

Viewing hours will be held on Thursday from 9am to 11am at Colonial Funeral home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick .  Funeral Services will be offered at 11am in the Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in N. Arlington .  In leiu of flowers please make donations to the Pt. Boro First Aid Squad  1200 Beaver Dam Rd.   Point Pleasant   NJ 08742

Rose (Matus) Russillo, age 78 of Brick, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.

Mrs. Russillo was a bookkeeper with New Jersey Mortgage, Newark , and various other companies in New Jersey .  She was born in Newark and lived in Point Pleasant before moving to Brick 5 years ago.  She loved Atlantic City and Bingo and will always be remembered for her love of singing.  She attended St. Peter’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant Beach ..

Surviving is her husband of 55 years Philip Russillo Sr.; a son Philip Russillo Jr. of Brick; a brother-in-law Louis Zilka of Millington, NJ; a sister Amelia Sulzer of North Brunswick; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Flo and Pat Cuomo of Northvale, NJ; and many nieces and nephews.

All services were held privately under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Brick.

Evelyn M. (Grant) Duffy, 75, of Lakewood, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Shorrock Gardens Care Center in Brick. 

Formerly of Yonkers, NY, she lived in Lakewood for seven years. She was an office manager for the American Arbitration Association in N.Y.C. for 20 years before retiring in 2000. She was a lifelong, die hard Yankee fan.

She is survived by one son, Patrick Duffy of New Rochelle, NY; three daughters, Joanne Duffy of Bronxville, NY, Suzanne Gentilello and husband Tony of Brick, and Evelyn Gladstein and husband Jeff of Wilton, CT; Three brothers, Howard Grant of Marlton, NJ, Thomas Grant of Bronx, NY, and Robert Grant of Virginia; One sister, Dolores Antenucci of Mt. Vernon, NY; Nine grandchildren, Erin, Anthony, Thomas, Michael, Amanda, Patrick, Jared, Paige, and Olivia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Barnabas R.C. Church in the Bronx on Tuesday, June 9 at 10:45 a.m. Arrangements are being conducted by Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88 in Brick. Cremation is private.

William J. (Chick) Kadaraitis, age 77, of  Barnegat, formerly of Rahway, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009 at Community Medical Center, Toms River.  H

e retired from the City of Rahway Water Department. Mr. Kadaraitis was born in Newark , NJ and had lived in Rahway prior to moving to Barnegat 9 years ago.  He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #560.

He was predeceased by his parents William and Catherine (Dobrowolski) Kadaraitis.
Surviving are his son William G. Kadaraitis and his wife Michelle of Brick, NJ; three daughters Sharon A. Black and her husband Baron of Bayville, NJ, Lisa A. Coghan and her husband Richard of Tobyhanna, PA, and Donna A. Maupin and her husband Donald of Palmer, Alaska; a sister Veronica Flood of Watchung, NJ; 10 grandchildren DJ, Bryan, Richard Jr., Aaron, Nicole, Baron Jr., Rebecca, Daniel, Kyle, and Alyssa; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  Funeral services will begin Tuesday at 9:30 am from the funeral home, followed by an 11 am Mass at St. Barnabas RC Church, Bayville.  Cremation will be private. 

Donations in Mr. Kadaraitis’ name can be made to Community Medical Center Van Dyke Hospice, 99 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755.

Robert Louis Giovine “Bobby G”, age 75, of Toms River, passed away on Friday, June, 5, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick.

Bobby G was born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Hillside. He graduated in 1951 and later attended CCNY.  He proudly served his country in the US Army Presidential Honor Guard B Company 3rd Infantry Regiment. In 1961, Bob married Rose Marie La Costa of Scotch Plains, they resided in Brick for 40 years, where they raised 6 children.  He was “Poppy” to 8 grandchildren and was eagerly awaiting number 9!  Bob was a proud member of the Father Canty Council 3197, Knights of Columbus, president of the Columbian Club and a 4th Degree Knight. He was a lumber salesman and home builder for over 60 years.   He was a Life Director of both the New Jersey Shore Builders’ Association and the New Jersey State Builders’ Association.

Bobby G’s entrepreneurial spirit provoked many small businesses and even a U.S. Patent.  He was the co-owner of several popular “saloons” at the Jersey Shore including:  The Bay View Inn, The Speakeasy and Bobby G’s.  He had a gift for creating relationships by connecting talented, ambitious people with others, while inspiring those involved to achieve great success. He enjoyed collecting antiques, sport fishing, wine making, golf and entertaining friends and family .

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Peter and Clara Giovine. 
Surviving are his devoted  wife,  Rose Marie, and his children:  Peter Giovine and partner Richard Dixon;  Ann Marie and Randy Fitzpatrick; Linda and Murray Lindsay; Robert and Lisa Giovine; Michael and Dominique Giovine  and Thomas  Giovine .   He is also survived by his brother Ronald L. Giovine and wife Patti and brother The Honorable Peter J. Giovine.      

The Giovine Family would like to thank all of the people who made Bobby G’s life so special and for the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Ocean Medical Center who made his last days peaceful and comfortable.

Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.  Private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bobby G’s favorite charity, The Collier Foundation, 160 Conover Road, PO Box 300, Wickatunk, NJ 07765-0300, which provides schooling to troubled children.

Anna V. Trabattoni, age 71, of Brick, died Sunday, May 31 at home. 

Born in Jersey City , she lived in Point Pleasant Borough prior to moving to Brick 10 years ago. She was an active communicant of St. Peter RC Church, Point Pleasant Beach .

Anna is survived by her husband, Sergio Trabattoni; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Cindy  Trabattoni of Brick and Mark and Christine of Brick; her mother, Philomena Ferretti; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Jean and Frank Ardito of Lynhurst and Elaine Ferretti  of Miami FL.,  4 grandchildren, Sarah, Samantha, Alec and Jack. She is also survived by 2 nephews Nicholas and Gregg and 2 nieces Georgeann and Vicki.

Visitation will be Tues. 6-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Wed. 11AM at St. Peter’s RC Church, Point Pleasant Beach . Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park , Toms River.

Anthony P. Corea, age 70, of Brick, died Sunday, May 31 at home, where he lived for the past 35 years. He was born and raised in Orange .

He was employed as a Truck Driver for Anchor Concrete of Brick for over 10 years. Prior, he was the owner/operator of Montrose Industries in Brick from 1972-1985. 
He was a member of Immanuel Bible Church of Howell Twp.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ellen Harrison Corea; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Theresia Corea of Cape May; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sissy and Pat Fitzgerald of Brick and Debbie and Mike Masiero of Forked River; 2 sisters, Anna Magruder of FL and Patty Herbst of Bellville; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wed. & Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Sally Ike Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd. , Brick. Friends and family are invited to meet Fri. 11AM at Immanuel Bible Church , Howell for the funeral service. Cremation will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local chapter of Deborah.

Martin Gunnar Lovgren Jr., age 65, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center , Paterson surrounded by his loving family.  

He was a tile layer/finisher with the B.A.C. Local #07 in New York and New Jersey for 40 years before retiring in 2007. Mr. Lovgren was a lifelong resident of Point Pleasant .  He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Point Pleasant Beach and the AARP. 

Mr. Lovgren was predeceased by a sister Corrine E. Stewart.
Surviving are his son Daniel M. Lovgren and his wife Veronica; a daughter Corinne A. Lovgren; four sisters: Ann M. Lovgren, Shirley Coccia, Mary K. Horgan, and Carol Corsaglia and her husband William; one granddaughter Mia Danyel Lovgren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 am on Tuesday at St. Peter’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant Beach , NJ .  Entombment will follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall Township .

Peter G. Olivieri, age 77, of Brick, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 at home.  

He was a mechanical engineer for Pickatinny Arsenal, Dover , NJ for 30 years before retiring in 1987.  He was born in Hoboken , NJ and had lived in Randolph prior to moving to Brick in 1990. Mr. Olivieri was a member of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, NJIT Chapter.  He served in the United States Air Force during peacetime.

Mr. Olivieri was predeceased by his brother Joseph Olivieri.
Surviving are his wife Alice Danielak Olivieri; a son Marc and his wife Mary Olivieri of Newton ; a brother Anthony Olivieri of Hackensack ; a sister Lucille Peterhoff of Hoboken ; two grandchildren Nicholas and Sam; and a sister-in-law Norma Olivieri of Short Hills.

Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A funeral service will be held Monday at 10 am at the funeral home, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover .

Dorothy June Juliano, age 86, of Brick, died Sun., May 24 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in Wilkes-Barre , PA , she lived most of her life in Metuchen until moving to Brick 3 years ago. She was employed as an Electronics Technician with Lockheed Electronics, Plainfield for 20 years until her retirement. She was a member of Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, Edison.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Juliano, her son, Louis Juliano,  5 brothers, Fred, Phil, William, George and Harry and a sister Mae Pasco
Dorothy is survived by a son and daughter in law, Joseph and Alba Lucia Juliano of FL; a sister Ruth Pasco of TX and a grandson, Jacob Juliano.

A visitation will be Wed. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick. Interment and graveside will be Thurs. 11:30am at Hillside Cemetery , Scotch Plains .

Catherine Theresa Maglone, age 88, of Brick, died Sunday, May 17 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in County Cork , Ireland , she came to the United States in 1929, living in West New York , NJ prior to moving to Brick in 1971.  She was a communicant of Church of the Epiphany, Brick. She was a homemaker and an avid Bingo player.

She was predeceased by her husband, James Maglone in 1983, her son, James Patrick Maglone in 2006, 3 brothers, Michael, Patrick and John Murphy and 2 sisters, Joan and Patricia. 
Catherine is survived by her 2 sons and daughter, Tim Maglone, Tom Maglone and Noreen Daugaard and their spouses, Phyllis Maglone, Jayne Maglone, Danny Daugaard and Ramona Maglone. She is also survived by 2 sisters in law, Eileen Gallo and Lorraine Merritt; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Frank Longo, age 98, of Brick, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at home.  

He was an accountant with General Motors Corp., Sandusky , Ohio . Mr. Longo was born in Wanaque, NJ and lived in Ohio prior to moving to Brick in 1971.  He was a disabled veteran who served in the Army during World War II.  He was a member of the Old Guard of Pt. Pleasant and a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

Mr. Longo was predeceased by his wife Irma Del Giudice Longo in 2004.  Surviving are his son Eugene F. Longo of Toms River , 4 grandchildren Wren, Michael, Laura and Lindsay, and 2 great-grandchildren Max and Mateo.

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, followed by interment at Ocean County Memorial Park , Toms River .

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Longo’s name can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor NY, NY 10005

Doris M. Stabile “Dorrie”, of Brick, NJ, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday May 10, 2009 at home. 

Dorrie was a secretary for Dupont Corp., Penns Grove , NJ for 40 years retiring 27 years ago.  Born in Jersey City on May 13, she lived in Point Pleasant and Brielle prior to moving to Brick 13 years ago. Dorrie was a member of the Lady Guard in Brick, a volunteer of the Community Services of Ocean County, and a line dance instructor for 17 years all over Ocean County , in particular for St. Martha’s Church in the VFW in Brick

Surviving are two sons Timothy Stabile and his fiancé Kathleen of Brick and John Stabile and his wife Ann of Pt. Pleasant; two daughters Linda Kachmar of Bayonne and Jill Winters and her husband Michael of Bayonne; and 10 grandchildren Jennifer, Erin, Jake, Tiffany, Emily, Katie, Megan, Andy, Kristen and Kaitlyn. 

After a wonderful life with her children she has gone home for her eternal rest.  Arrangements were held privately under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Brick. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorrie’s name can be made to the NJ Audubon Society, 9 Hardscrabble Rd., Bernardsville , NJ 07924

Robert L. Peters Age 63 of Brick, died May 12, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center in Brick

Robert worked in the Sales Dept of U.S. window Factory in Ocean & Monmouth Counties for over 10 years.  Born in Elizabeth , NJ he lived in Roselle Park before moving to Brick in 1989 Robert loved boating especially going to Tices Schoal on his boat the "Escape III" he enjoyed crabbing and fishing, golfing and was an avid Ny yankee, JETS and Giants fan he also loved dogs.

Survivors:
Wife Gayle Grieshiemer
Wife; Gayle Peters; Brick, 
Son, Robert Peters Jr.,Allentown , PA.
Daughter, Donna Peters, Allentown , PA.
Son, David Applebaum, Port St. Lucy , Fla.
Brother & Sister In Law, Bruce And His Wife Marianne Peters, Clark , NJ
Grandchildren, Jacob & Jerod 
Cousin, Blair Sowa,Toms River , 
Best Friend, Bob Nichols, Bayville
Several Nieces & Nephews        

Funeral Services will be offered on Friday 7:30pm at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Cremation will be held privately.  Viewing hours are also Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 .  In leiu of flowers please make donations in Roberts memory to Ocean Medical Center  425 Jack Martin Blvd.   Brick , NJ 08724  

Joseph Macaluso, age 84, of Brick, passed away on Friday May 8, 2009 at his daughter’s home in Howell.

He was a New York State Auditor for 40 years before his retirement in 1987.  He served in the US Army during World War II, was a member of the Kiwanis of Greenbriar in Brick, a communicant and Echaristic Minister at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick, Treasurer of Greenbriar Assoc. in Brick, and Echaristic Minister at the local hospitals. He was born in New York City, had lived in Manhattan, NY prior to moving to Brick approximately 15 years ago.

He was predeceased by his wife Helen in 2000.  Surviving are his son Glenn Macaluso and his wife Marianne of Clifton Park, NY, his daughter Gail Zummo and her husband Thomas of Howell Twp., NJ and 4 grandchildren, Kristin, Joseph, Sara and Paul.

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

Robert J. Mc Munn, age 88, of Brick, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.  

He worked in the payroll department of Weston Instrument Corp., Newark , for 25 years before retiring many years ago. He was born in Newark and had lived in Kenilworth prior to moving to Brick 22 years ago. Mr. Mc Munn was a member of the Old Guard of Pt. Pleasant and served in the US Army during World War II. 

Surviving are his wife, Edna (Nee Hack) Mc Munn to whom he was married 65 years; two sons Robert Jr. and his wife Linda of Hollywood, MD and David and his wife Ximena of Blairstown, NJ; a daughter Susan Higgins and her husband Jack of Cranford, NJ; 4 grandchildren Laura, Jessica, Carrie and David; and 5 great-grandchildren.

All services were held privately under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Brick.  Donations in Mr. Mc Munn’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice. 

Betty Anne Gooley, 77, of Lakewood , passed away on Monday May 4, 2009 after a brief illness.  

Betty Anne was born in Jersey City to Edward and Anne Murphy.  She graduated from Saint Aloysius High School, married Albert Joseph Gooley and settled in Point Pleasant , where she and her husband opened a toy store, and to raise her seven children. She later returned to college to earn her nursing degree and became an RN in 1977 specializing in geriatrics. Working in a number of local hospitals and convalescent care centers she retired in 1994 from Bayview Convalescent Center in Bayville.

Moving to Brick Township in 1968 Betty Anne was a founding and active member of Saint Dominics parish.  She was a member of the Point Pleasant Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Brick AARP and the Brick Lady Guard.  Her most recent work was within Leisure Village , Lakewood , as a Trustee of the Village.

Betty Anne loved the shore, was an active supporter of women in the workplace and enjoyed crocheting handmade afghans for her children and friends.

Betty Anne is predeceased by her parents and son Ronald. Surviving are Albert Gooley of Toms River, her sister Jeanette Flek of Brick Township, three daughters Deborah Laird and husband Dwight of Toms River, Susan Testa and husband Joseph of Toms River and Elizabeth of Brick Township, three sons James Gooley and Pamela of Ocean Township, Edward Gooley and Joanne of Jackson and Patrick Gooley and Nancy of Brick Township, grandchildren Christian and Ashley Mitchell, Karen Ficarra, April Gooley, Nicole and Samantha Testa, Jamie Dorey, Sylvester, Christina and Amanda Sgro and great-grandchild Devan Mitchell, cousins Arthur Haloran and June Korzeneski and her dear friends Nancy and Mary.

Visitation: Colonial Funeral Home Brick Township Thursday May 7  2-4 pm 7-9pm
Mass will be Friday May 8 at 9am , St. Dominics Church, Brick

Mary Gunderson, 53 of Brick, NJ died peacefully on Sunday May 3rd. at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ under the loving care of the devoted staff of St. Barnabas Hospice after a long battle with cancer. 

Born and raised in Newark , she moved to Brick in 1978. A 1974 graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School , Mary enjoyed a 34 year career as a legal secretary with Kraemer, Burns of Springfield, NJ.

She was predeceased by her grandparents and her best friend and mother, Mary Gallagher. She is survived by her beloved husband of 28 years, Peter Gunderson, her loving father, Robert Gallagher, Sr., her brother, Robert Gallagher, Jr. and her niece, Sarah. She also leaves behind many other friends and relatives too numerous to mention

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 6th. 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 highway 88, Brick, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Justin R. C. Church, Toms River, NJ on Thurs. at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery , Linden , NJ . 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center , 300 Second Ave. , Long Branch , NJ 07740 .

Flavian F. Vala, age 86, of Point Pleasant , NJ , passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at home.    

He was a postal worker in Verona for over 25 years before retiring in 1985 and also worked as a musician in Newark for over 60 years playing all percussion instruments, especially the vibra harp. Mr. Vala was born in Wilmington , DE and had lived in Verona , NJ , prior to moving to Point Pleasant 22 years ago.  He served in the US Navy during World War II.  He was a communicant of St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant.

He was predeceased by his wife Anna in 1992.  Surviving are three sons Albert and his wife Loraine of Livingston, Nick of Brick and Thomas of Pt. Pleasant; three daughters Maria Robinson and her husband Bill of Pt. Pleasant; Diane Vala of Chandler, AZ and Denise Vanderhoof and her husband Bob of Tewksbury, NJ; two sisters-in-law Margaret Vala of Kearny and Rose Vala of Illinois; 3 sisters Naomi Callaghan and Ruth Vala  both of Kearny and Martha Hiles of Lodi; 7 grandchildren Nicholas, Anthony, Paul, Bobby and  Danny Vala and Cheryl and Billy Robinson; and two great-grandchildren Monet and Shawn Vala.

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 11 am at St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant, followed by entombment at Ocean County Memorial Park , Toms River .  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Vala’s name can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place , Memphis , TN 38105 .

Catherine Riley age 94 of Brick died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Burnt Tavern Nursing Home.  

Born and raised in Jersey City she moved to Brick in the mid 1970’s.  She had been a machine operator for the Jersey City Printing Co. for 14 years retiring many years ago.  Catherine had been a former member of the All Saints R.C. Church in Jersey City and the Visitation R.C. Church in Brick.

She was pre-deceased by her husband George in 1971.  Surviving are her son George Kenneth Riley and his wife Ann of Rio Verde, Az; 3 grandchildren:  Catherine McDougall, Richard and Joseph Riley; and 6 great-grandchildren: Riley, Chase, Maxine and Isabel McDougall and Dylan and Sienna Riley

Funeral Service will be offered today at 11:30 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington .  Viewing hours are also today from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Funeral Home.

Robert E. Malangone, age 58, of Lakewood , NJ passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Kimball Medical Center , Lakewood .

Robert was a tractor trailer driver with Yellow Freight Co., Manhattan , NY for 35 years before retiring in 1987.  He was born in Brooklyn , NY and had lived in Howell , NJ prior to moving to Lakewood 3 years ago. Robert was a communicant of St. Dominic’s Church, Brick, and a member of the American Legion Post #348 in Brick.

He is survived by his wife Diana (Nee Tripodi) Malangone of Lakewood; two daughters Nicole and Erica both of Lakewood ; and one sister Janet Nazzaro of Staten Island , NY .

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

Harry G. Rossi of Brick, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at home.  

He was a pipe fitter with Local #274 in Jersey City , NJ for 50 years before retiring in 1975.  He was born in Fairview , NJ and had lived in North Bergen before moving to Brick 20 years ago. Mr. Rossi was a communicant of St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant. He served in the Army during World War II.   He was commander of VFW Post #337 in Fairview ; a member of the Brick VFW Post # 8867; a member of the Brick American Legion Post #358; a past president of the Old Guard of Brick; a past president of the Princeton Commons Men’s Club; and a New Jersey State Photographer of the VFW.

He is survived by his wife Hazel (Nee Clark) Rossi; 2 sons Raymond Rossi and his wife Lucille of Holmdel, NJ and Thomas Rossi and his wife Linda of Oakland, NJ; a daughter Cheryl Safir and her husband Leonard of Fairfield, NJ; 6 grandchildren Lisa, Dana, Thomas, James, Ashley and Matthew; 2 great-grandchildren Liam and Colin and a 3^rd great-grandchild is due in July.

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 at 11 am on Thursday at St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant, followed by entombment at Fairview Cemetery , North Bergen .

Jean Scola, age 91, of Brick, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in Long Island City , NY , she lived in Astoria Queens and Rochelle Park, NJ prior to moving to moving to Brick in 1976. She was employed as a salesperson with Bloomingdales, NYC for many years until her retirement. She was very active in the Greenbriar I community, belonging to the Service Club, the Bingo Committee, the Bocci League and the Ballroom Dancing Club.

Jean is survived by her husband of 68 years, Michael J. Scola; a son and daughter in law, Robert and Theresa Scola of Centreville , VA and 3 nephews, Michael Buono, Kenneth Mosier and Edward Grimm.

Visitation will be Tues. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Wed. at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Cremation will be private

Alberto Lubrano, age 85, of Brick, NJ, formerly of Brooklyn , NY , passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009, at home.  He was a mechanic for New York Transit in New York City for 8 years retiring 35 years ago.  He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, had lived in Brooklyn, NY prior to moving to Brick, NJ 7 years ago.  Mr. Lubrano served in the United States Army during World War II in the 69th Infantry.  He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greenbriar I, Brick, NJ and the Veterans of Foreign War in Brooklyn , NY .  He was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

Mr. Lubrano was predeceased by his daughter Alberta , and his brothers Vincent, Peter, William and John and his sister Rose Ferrandino.

Surviving are his wife Assunta (“Bobbie”) Caramico Lubrano; two daughters Linda Krapf and her husband Frank of New Fairfield, CT and Andrea Mayfield and her husband Raymond of Missouri; a sister Lillian Giordano of Queens , NY ; 3 grandchildren, Brian and Eric Krapf and Alicia Gonzalez and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours are Sunday and Monday 2-4  & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick, NJ, followed by private cremation.  

Julia M. Dino, age 92, of Brick, died Fri., April 24 at Worthington in Brick. 

Born in Brooklyn , she lived in Seacaucus prior to moving to Brick 25 years ago. She was employed with the Teamsters Union #560 of Union City as a Switchboard Operator and in the Clerical Department.  She was a member of the Women’s Club of Winding River She was predeceased by her husband, Rosario in 1963.

Julia is survived by a son and daugher in law, Joseph and Jeanette Dino of Sayreville; a daughter and son in law, Barbara and Patrick Walsh of Brick; a brother, Gerald Ferrara of Staten Island, NY and 3 sisters, Sadie Scarpello of Seacaucus, Mary Spaldi of Hoboken and Anna Ferrara of Weehawkin. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Kelly Walsh McHugh, Timothy Walsh, Joseph Dino and Kerri Ann Dino and 3 great grandchildren, Taylor, Ashley and Jacqueline Dino.

Visitation will be Sun., 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick. A funeral liturhy will be celebrated Mon. 10AM at Epiphany RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery , North Arlington

William D. McTague, age 79, of Brick, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Meridian Nursing Home, Brick.

Mr. McTague was a social studies teacher at Point Pleasant Borough High School for 36 years before retiring in 1993.  He was born in Spring Lake, had lived in New Milford prior to moving to Point Pleasant 52 years ago.  He was a retired member of the NJEA.  He served in the military during the post-Korean War era.

He was predeceased by his wife Joan (Nee Krueger) in 2002.  Surviving are  two sons Robert McTague and his wife Julia of Hyattsville, MD and John McTague and his wife Susan of Sykesville, MD; a brother Russell McTague of Monroe Twp.; and three grandchildren Emma, Patrick & Christopher.

All services were held privately under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Brick.

Dominick La Monaca, age 91, of Brick, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Meridian Nursing Home, Brick.

Mr. La Monaca was the owner of Larry’s House of Seafood in Jersey City , NJ for 60 years before his retirement 25 years ago.  He was born in the Bronx , NY had lived in Rochelle Park, NJ prior to moving to Brick 15 years ago. He was an electrician during World War II in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.  He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Yankees.  He used to say “he knew every fish from a snail to a whale”.  Mr. La Monaca was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Edith, in 1990, and his daughter Maureen Cirinelli.  Surviving are his son Raffaele and his wife Antoinette of Jackson; a son-in-law Carl Cirinelli of South Carolina ; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 & 7 -9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 10 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick, followed by entombment at Woodlawm Cemetery , Bronx , NY .  

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Dominic’s RC Church, 250 Old Squan Rd. , Brick, would be appreciated.

Burdette “Bert” La Sala, age 58, of Brick, died Sat., April 18 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. 

Born in Orange, he lived there until moving to Brick 26 years ago. He was employed as a Tool Maker for Greener Corp., Beachwood for 11 years. He was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

Bert is survived by his wife, Fay Iansito La Sala; 3 daughters and a son in law, Angel and Anthony Iacullo, April La Sala and Michele La Sala, all of Brick; a brother and sister in law, Nick and Carolyn LaSala of Clark; 2 sisters and brothers in law, Betty Jane and Robert Ferrone of Ellicot City, MD and Connie and Charles Carpini of South Toms River and 4 grandchildren, Lucia, Tony, Bianca and Rocco.

Visitation will be Wed. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday 10 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.  Cremation private.

Orlando G. Del Vecchio, age 82, of Brick, died Sat., April 18 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick.

Born in Jersey City, he lived in Clifton prior to moving to Brick 27 years ago. He was employed as a Sales Manager with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Bloomfield for 32 years, retiring in 1982. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II.

He was predeceased by 4 brothers, Frank, Michael, Vito and William and 2 sisters, Antoinette Mari and Minnie Riccuitto.
Orlando is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice Del Vecchio nee Sisco and many nieces and nephews.

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 Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Childrens Redearch Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mary Paterson, age 88, of Jackson , formerly of Original Leisure Village , Lakewood , passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009 at Bartley Heath Care in Jackson .  

She was a homemaker.  Mary was born and raised in Bayonne, had lived in Lakewood, prior to moving to Jackson in 2003. Mary was a former member of the Lady Guard in Pt. Pleasant and the Golden Years in Brick. 

She was predeceased by her husband James in 1991.  Surviving are a brother Joseph Macecsko and his wife Michaeline of Brick; a sister Veronica Carpenter and her husband Frank of Bayonne; a brother-in-law Frank Murray of Spotswood; and many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are Tuesday morning  9:30 – 11:30 am at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 12:00 pm at St. Mary’s of the Lake RC Church, Lakewood , followed by interment at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery , Arneytown.

Richard L. Bryant, age 79, of Point Pleasant Beach , NJ , passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.  

He was born in Maplewood , NJ and had summered in Pt. Pleasant Beach his entire life, before making it his permanent residence in 1971. Richard enjoyed going out on the Dauntless fishing boat because fishing was the love of his life.  He served in the United States Navy from 1949-1951. 

Surviving are his wife Eileen C. Bryant of Point Pleasant Beach ; a son Paul of Colorado; a son John of California; a daughter Staycee L. Brown of Brick; a brother Fred of Pt. Pleasant; and Steven Koeneman who was like a son.

Also services were held privately under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Brick.

Eileen D. Guidice age 66 of Toms River died Wed. at home.  

Eileen was born in Hoboken, lived many years in Brick Township before moving to Toms River 9 years ago.  She was a homemaker.  Eileen was also a member of St. Dominic’s R.C. Church in Brick..  She was pre-deceased by her son Gerard in 1979.

Surviving is her husband of 46 years Gerard.
Her sons:  Joseph of Tinton Falls and John of Brick.  Her daughter Dana and her husband Gene Keracher of Brick.  Her brothers: Robert & Richard Nelson both of Union City . And her grandson Gerry.

Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday 10:am at St. Dominic’s R.C. Church in Brick burial will follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery in Wall Twsp.  

In lieu  of flowers please make donations to the Juvenile  Diabetes Assoc. 740 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Colonial funeral home in Bric is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lou Woolley Hazelet , Point Pleasant Died Monday April 13, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center following a long courageous Medical battle.  

She was 72 years old.  She was born in Plainfield , NJ   grew up in Cranford , NJ   summered in Milton Vt. And settled in Point Pleasant .  She was a homemaker, loving Mother, great grandmother and great friend.  Mary Lou was a kind, compassionate, generous, loving person with a heart of gold and a great sense of humor who always enjoyed being in the company of family and friends.

She is pre-deceased by her mother: Julia Addoms and father Otto Arens.
She is survived by her loving & devoted children and grandchildren.  Daughter Sherri Roberts and her husband John and their children John Jr, Brandon & Brooke all of Pt. Pleasant.  Her son Richard S. Woolley Jr. and his wife Maralee and their children Megan and Morgan, Treasure Island , Fla.
Her brother: Robert Addoms and his wife Dorothy, St. Petersburg , Fla.
Many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her loving pets Billy & Buffy
Her devoted friend and neighbor Arlene Millet, she also leaves behind many wonderful and helpful friends and neighbors.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all members of the Pt. Boro 1st. Aid Squad, Pt. Pleasant Police Dept. and Medical professionals whom she befriended and have helped to keep her with us over the years.

A Graveside Service will be offered on Sat April 18th. 2009 At 11:00am in Greenwood Cemetery in Brielle . In lieu of flowers please make donations on her behalf to  the Pt. Boro First Aid Squad 1200 Beaver Dam Rd. Pt. Pleasant 08742 or to “Pay it Foreword” by doing a good deed for someone else. Colonial Funeral Home in Brick is in charge of Arrangements

Richard G. Smith, 85, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Mount Sinai Medical Center .  

He was born and raised in Maplewood , NJ .  During World War II, Richard served as a Private First Class in the First Ranger Battalion of the U.S. Army, participating in the battles of Anzio and Di Cisterna.  He then volunteered for the first Special Forces unit and fought in Norway .  Richard received a letter of gratitude from the King of Norway for his service. 

After being honorably discharged from the Army, Richard returned home and married his beloved wife of 59 years, Frances .  He lived in Roselle and supported his family by working as an oil burner repairman for Kingston , Falk, and Weimar in Union .  Richard retired in 1987 and moved to Point Pleasant where he was a devoted caretaker to his wife and a member of the Old Guard.

He is predeceased by his wife, Frances.  Surviving are his sisters Margie Burke of Mississippi and Shirley Johnson of Florida ; daughter Sherry and son-in-law Patrick Dugan of Toms River ; and granddaughter Katie Dugan of Maryland .

Visiting hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 State Highway 88, Brick.  A religious service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17, with burial to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park , Union .  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Heart Association and prayers for Richard.      

Dorothy Rita Catone, age 82, of Brick, died Sat., April 11 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in Union City , she lived in Guttenburg, Cliffside Park and Brielle prior to moving to Brick in 1995. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City .

She was predeceased by her mother, Mae Yandik and her brother, John Brunner.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Nicholas Catone; a son and daughter in law, Nicholas G. and Stephanie Catone of Toms River ; a daughter and son in law, Kathryn and Edward Sutton of Brick and four grandsons, Nicholas R. and Adam R. Catone and EJ and Colin Sutton.

Visitation will be Mon 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Tues 9:30AM at St. Margaret’s RC Church, Spring Lake . Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park , Toms River .

Helen A. Kokoszka, age 67, of Linden, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at home. 

Born in Jersey City, she lived there most of her life prior to moving to Linden 11 years ago. She was employed as a Hostess with the Hampton Inn, Linden for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting.

She was predeceased by her parents Leo Gallagher and Victoria Judizo Gallagher and her brother Tim Gallagher.

Helen is survived by 2 daughters and a son in law, Renee Kokoszka of Linden and Melanie and Kevin Wilkins of Brick; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Elenor Gallagher of Belford and Larry and Kelly Gallagher of Parlin; a sister in law, Addeline Gallagher of Sayreville; and a grandson, Dennis Wilkins. She is also survived by her former husband Raymond Kokoszka.

Visitation will be Mon 2-4 & 7-9PM at Herbertsville Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd., Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Tues. 9AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 would be greatly appreciated.

Robert Iannuzzi, age 52, of Brick, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at home surrounded by his family.  

He was born in Newark, NJ and moved to Brick in 1960.  He was a member of Christ Church, Howell.

Mr. Iannuzzi was predeceased by his father, Lorenzo Iannuzzi who passed away in August 2000.  Surviving are his mother Florence (Torre) Iannuzzi of Brick; a brother Larry Iannuzzi of New Hampshire; two sisters Kathy Iannuzzi of Brick and Margaret Mayer of Jackson; six nieces and nephews Robert Christensen; Debra Pollak, Florence Smith, Beth Harmon, Christine Christensen and Chrystal Monzon; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. 

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

Joseph G. Quinn, age 58, of Point Pleasant, passed away on April 9, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick.  

MARY M. MELVIN FILINGERI AGE: 82 MANCHESTER
Mary M. Melvin Filingeri, 82, of Manchester, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at Laurelton Village Nursing Home, Brick. 

She was a dietary worker at Point Pleasant Hospital, Point Pleasant for 20 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Caregivers Club in Cedar Glen West, Manchester. She was a communicant of St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Lakehurst. Born in Newark, she lived in Brick and Toms River before moving to Manchester 11 years ago.

She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Filingeri, in 1996. Surviving are a son, Charles Jones of Toms River; two daughters, Rosemarie Caruso of Brick, and Laurie Thompson and her husband Elmer of Brick; a brother, Eugene Melvin of Eatontown; a sister, Patricia Rossman of Lacey; seven grandchildren, Anthony, Carmine, Billy, Kathleen, Danielle, Ryan, and Jennifer; and eight great-grandchildren, Anthony, Andrew, Billy, Alexis, Mia, Logan, Madison, and Courtney.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 at St. John's R.C. Church, Lakehurst. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River.

Rosalyne H. Ertel, age 87, of Point Pleasant, died Sat., April 4 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. 

Born in Newark, she lived in Belleville prior to moving to Point Pleasant 64 years ago.

She was predeceased by her husband William Joseph Ertel, 1991 and her daughter, Joy Louise Ertel, 1979.
Rosalyne is survived by her son, William J. Ertel Jr. of Toms River; 2 daughters, Judith Harrell of Craig, CO and Jacquelyne Kilgore of Smithville, TN; 6 grandsons, Shawn R. West, George West Jr., William J. Ertel III, Harold G. Kilgore, Jr., Kelly W. West and Michael E. Ertel. She is also survived by 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wed., April 8 from 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral service will be held Thurs. 11AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan.

Andrew Criscuolo, age 80, of Brick, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, with his family by his side. 

Born in West New York, he resided in Cliffside Park before moving to Brick in 1956. He retired in 1990 as a store manager with Foodtown in Brick. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Stop n Shop and Food Fair. In addition to his 35 year career in the supermarket industry, along with his wife Frances, he owned and operated Jerry's Greenthumb in Manasquan.  After he retired he moved to Naples, Florida enjoying many years at the beach. He returned to New Jersey 2 1/2 years ago. For the past 2 summers he was employed by the Sea Girt beach department.  He also was a volunteer at Ocean Medical Center.

 He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Frances in 1990; his brother Joseph in 1985; and his daughter-in-law Kathleen in 2003.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, Gerard of West Long Branch, John and his wife Ellen of Point Pleasant: a daughter Marie Bergin and her husband Daniel of Lanoka Harbor; His sister-in-laws Tess Criscuolo of Edgewater and Marie Capozzi of Lodi;  his grandchildren, Daniel Bergin and his wife Jessa. Colleen Seuffert and her husband William, Dana, Julianne, MaryKate, Christopher and Tyler Criscuolo; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.  He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.  He will be remembered for the way he lived his life as a well-mannered gentleman with dignity and integrity.  He was proud to be an American with a great love for his country.

   The visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 5 at the Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. Funeral at 9:00 a.m. Monday from the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dominick’s R.C. Church, Brick.  Burial will follow at St. Catherine's Cemetery, Sea Girt.

Raymond R. Wright Age 58 of Brick, N.J. died March 31, 2009 at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune

He was an Investigator for N.J. Transit Corp. for 28 years.  Born in Irvington, NJ he lived in Hillside prior to coming to Brick 20 years ago.

Survivors: 
Wife, Marjorie Schreiber Wright, Brick, N.J.
Son, Raymond R. Wright, Brick, N.J.
Daughter, Victoria Erin Wright, Brick, N.J.
Brother, James E. Wright, Nutley, NJ
Sister, Mary E. Smith, N.C
Several Nieces & Nephews        

Viewing Hours will be Sunday from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm.  At Colonial Funeral home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick. Funeral Services will be held on Monday 10:30 also at the Funeral Home.  Burial will follow. 

 In lieu of flowers please make donations to your local chapter of the American Heart Assoc.

Richard C. Osborn Jr., age 23, of FL, formerly of Brick, died Sat., Mar. 28 at his parent’s home in Brick. 

Born in Point Pleasant, he lived most of his life in Brick prior to moving toFlorida 3 years ago.  He was the Chief Pilot and Head Flight Instructor for Aussie Air in Daytona Beach, FL He was a 2003 graduate and National Honor Society Member of Brick High School. Richard then went on to graduate with honors from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fl in 2007 He was friendly to everyone he met and had a passion for flying which he began at age 14.

Richard is survived by his parents, Richard and Vivian Osborn of Brick; 2 brothers, Robert and Ryan, both at home; maternal grandparents, Ditlef and Marie Mongstad of Whiting;  uncle, Dennis Mongstad; Aunts and Uncles, Tim and Jeannie Osborn, Mike and Jennifer Osborn, Chuck and Bridget Osborn, Joe and Debbie Osborn, Jeff and Mary Hunt, Jim Osborn, Bobby and Jennifer Osborn and Danny Osborn. He is also survived by many friends, cousins, great aunts and uncles, both here and in Norway and his beloved dog Missy.

Visitation will be Tues. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral service will be held Wed. 10AM at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Brick. Interment will follow.

Mildred C. Bernhard, of Brick, died Thurs. March 26 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. 

Born in Newark, she lived in Livingston prior to moving to Brick in 1980. She was employed as an Executive in the Accounts Receivable Department of Bamberger’s, Newark for many years until retiring in 1975. She was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley in 1998.
Mildred is survived by a brother, Joseph Russo and a sister, Anna Fabbo both of Toms River. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Monday 10AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River

Deacon John Walter Czarnecki, the well-loved and respected member of the Bay Head and Point Pleasant communities, died Saturday in Denver, Colorado at the age of 81, following a stroke suffered while visiting his children and grandchildren there.

Deacon Czarnecki lived a life of servant leadership as a teacher in the Point Pleasant schools for 36 years, a Catholic Deacon at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Bay Head for 16 years, and father, friend and mentor to hundreds beyond his own family.  Those many lucky people will forever have a place in their memories for his robust laugh, his plaid pants, and his big heart.

Born in 1927 to Stephana and John Walter Czarnecki Sr. in Bayonne, Deacon Czarnecki attended the Bayonne public schools and Holy Family Academy.  After honorable service in the U.S. Army, he received his bachelor’s degree from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City in 1953, and completed his teacher’s certification at Jersey City College.  While teaching sixth – eighth grades in Point Pleasant, Deacon Czarnecki received his master’s degree from Rutgers University and further earned an additional 168 graduate credits beyond his master’s degree at Trenton State, Arizona State, Michigan State, Montclair State, and Rosary Hill College. His years as a teacher were marked by a love of teaching the students that others had given up teaching, and also by leadership among his peers.  He served as treasurer, secretary, vice president, and president of the Point Pleasant Teachers Association; treasurer of the Ocean County Education Association; and as a representative to the New Jersey Education Association, serving on the rules committee of the NJEA General Assembly for several terms.

He married fellow educator Doris Christie in 1971 at Sacred Heart, where he was an active parishioner for 50 years.  During that time he served as president of the Holy Name Society, was an usher and lay minister, and taught religious education classes.  With Doris he was the proud father of four children and six grandchildren.  Together they also served as foster parents – both official and unofficial – to many area teens. In 1992,  he was ordained a deacon and spent the last 17 years serving the people of Sacred Heart, baptizing, marrying, serving at daily and funeral masses, visiting the homebound and hospitalized, and working with children.  He had deacon privileges in the diocese of Manchester, NH, where he spent summers on his farm, and Denver, CO, where he spent time with his children and grandchildren.  He was particularly proud of the hundreds of baptisms he was privileged to perform, and kept photographs to remember each of those infants.  He officiated at the weddings of all three of his daughters as well as the baptisms of his grandchildren.

A resident of Bay Head for 40 years, Deacon Czarnecki is predeceased by his parents and older brother Walter of Bayonne.  He is survived by devoted wife Doris, daughter and son-in-law Stefka and Jeff Fanchi of Lakewood, CO, son and daughter-in-law John Walter III and Jennifer Czarnecki of Littleton, CO, daughter and son-in-law Felicity and Brian Bernard of Denver, CO, and daughter Anne duPre Pendergraph of Keene, NH, along with grandchildren Olivia Czarnecki, John Cosmo Czarnecki, Isabella Fanchi, Naomi Fanchi, Elliette Czarnecki, and Josephine Bernard.  He is also survived by his beloved sister Helen Szumski and her family. Deacon Czarnecki truly lit a flame of hope, love, and laughter in the lives of so many.  Celebrate his life with his friends and family this week  -    

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Deacon Czarnecki’s name be made to St. Stephen’s Fund of the Diocese of Trenton, or St. Gregory’s Pantry, Point Pleasant Beach.  

Visiting hours will be Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart RC Church, Bay Head.  Interment will follow at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.

John E. McCarthy, age 83, of Brick, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick.

Mr. McCarthy was the dairy manager at Foodtown in Toms River for 30 years, before retiring in 1985.  Born in Newark, NJ, he lived in Westfield prior to moving to Brick, in 1952.  He was a communicant of Epiphany RC Church, Brick.  Mr. McCarthy served in the Army Engineers during World War II in Europe.

Mr. McCarthy was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Claire Molloy McCarthy.  Surviving are his son John A. McCarthy and his wife Margaret C. of Hilliard, OH; a daughter Maureen C. McCarthy of Brick, NJ; 5 grandchildren Sean, Colin, Nolan, Gavin and Caitlin; and 2 great-grandchildren Nicholas and Brooklyn.

Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Herbertsville Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd., Brick.  A funeral service will be held Thursday evening at 8:30 pm at the funeral home.  Interment will be private.

Adolf  Franiok, age 84, of Lakewood, NJ passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ.

He served during World War II with the Czechoslovakian army fighting the Germans in his country and then escaping to England. He trained and landed in Normany, France with the British forces. After the War in 1948, he escaped from the Russians taking over Czechoslovakia. He then served until 1953 with the French Foreign Legion in Morocco and French Indo-China (Vietnam). He then married, had a son Peter and emigrated to the US in 1956.  Mr. Franiok was a machine operator with Union Camp Co. in Denver, CO for 17 years before his retirement.  He was born in Czechoslovakia, had lived in Denver, CO, before moving to Lakewood in 1994.  He was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

He was predeceased by a son Peter.  Surviving are his wife, Waltraud of Commerce City, CO; a son Dieter of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ; two sons David and Adolf both of Denver, CO; a daughter Lisa Valentine of Denver, CO; 4 grandchildren Nicole, Steven and Manday Franiok and Nicole Kehm; and a nephew Karl Fellman and his wife Bic of Thornton, CO.

There are no calling hours.  A memorial mass will be offered on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11 am at St. Peter’s RC Church, Point Plesant Beach, NJ. A luncheon will be held immediately following the mass at VFW Post 8867, 337 Adamston Rd., Brick.. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Peter’s School, Point Pleasant Beach, in care of Nicole Franiok. Colonial Funeral Home, Brick, is in charge of arrangements

Ruth Janice Prisco, age 84, of Brick, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at home.  

Mrs. Prisco was a homemaker.  She was born in Fall River, MA, had lived in Ozone Park, NY prior to moving to Brick, NJ 17 years ago.  She was a communicant of St. Martha’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant; a member of the Womens’ Club, the Penny Poker Club, the Bocci Club, and the Choralier’s Club all of Princeton Commons in Brick.

Mrs. Prisco was predeceased by her husband Salvatore in 1999.  Surviving are two sons Steven Prisco and his wife Aurelia of West Long Branch, NJ and Alan Prisco of Woodhaven, Queens, NY; a daughter Janice Wetteroff and her husband Robert of Charlotte, NC; and 4 grandchildren Corinne, Tania, Steven Michael and Travis.

Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 & 7-9 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 RC Church, Point Pleasant, followed by interment at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.

Eleanor Ruth Heckscher Weinbrecht, 93, of Brick Township, formerly of Point Pleasant, went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 20, 2009.

Born Sept. 17, 1915, in Jersey City, NJ, Mrs. Weinbrecht resided in Point Pleasant for nearly 50 years. She worked at many different jobs and was a homemaker in her later years Mrs. Weinbrecht was a founding parishioner of both St. Dominic and St. Martha’s parishes and belonged to the Rosary Society at St. Martha’s and the Lady Guards of Point Pleasant. She had a lifelong interest in sewing, knitting and crocheting.

Daughter of the late Robert and Mary Glass Heckscher, Mrs. Weinbrecht was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Joseph H. Weinbrecht, Sr. and by her three brothers Robert, Harold and Wilbur Heckscher
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Richmond of Brick, NJ and her son, Joseph H. Weinbrecht Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Earleville, MD. She is also survived by her granddaughtes, Susan of Brick and Dianne of Toms River.

Friends may call from 3-7PM on Mon. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral mass will be offered Tues. 11AM at St. Martha’s RC Church, Herbertsville Rd., Point Pleasant. Interment will folllow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.

Allan F. Konkus Age 67 of New Egypt , NJ died March 17, 2009 at Shorrock Garden Care Ctr. In Brick

He was a Tool & Die Maker for L & H Corp. in Newark.  Born in Newark , NJ he lived in East Orange and then moved to New Egypt 28 years ago. He was a member of the Plumbsted Presbyterian Church

Survivors: 
Spouse; Barbara Salvatoriello Konkus, New Egypt , NJ
Mother; Katherine Konkus
Sons; Christopher, Jeremy, Kyle, Vincent and Barry
Daughters; Donna and Beverly  
Brother; Martin Konkus 
Grandchildren 13

Viewing hours are Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick. Funeral Service will also be held on Thursday at 7:30 in the Funeral Home.   

Helgard Pratt, age 72, of Brick, died Wed. March 11 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. 

Born in Munich, Germany, she lived in Mount Arlington, NJ prior to moving to Brick in 1993. She was employed as a sales manager with Hartford Insurance, Rockaway, NJ for many years until her retirement. 

She is survived by her husband, Frank Donald Pratt; 2 sons and a daughter in law, Jeffrey and Kelly Pratt of Budd Lake and Michael Pratt of Toms River; a daughter and son in law, Sandra and David Holick of Randolph, NJ; 3 brothers, Werner, Manfred and Juergen Schoemig and a sister, Ruth Bechtel. She was also a loving “Oma” to Rachel Holick and Tyler Pratt and a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753  would be greatly appreciated.

DAVID W. HANRAHAN Sr, 72, died Wednesday, March 11 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. 

He was born March 5^th, 1937 in Teaneck, NJ to William and Maria Hanrahan. David grew up in Bogota before moving to Ocean County in 1968. He was a wonderful provider, husband, father and  grandfather of seventeen. David retired from Exxon International in 1982 after 30 years. He founded Hanrahan Tool Co. in 1982 and retired in 2008. David loved the Jersey Shore. He was an avid boater and sailor and was an active member of the Metedeconk River Yacht Club. He passed on his passion for life, work, boating and sailing to his children. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to appreciate time outdoors on the Beaver Dam Creek and Barnegat Bay. He had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke.  His Giant Fan joke will be passed down to many generations.

David was predeceased by his beautiful wife Elizabeth in 2008. Elizabeth was the love of his life.
He is survived by his sons David and his wife Victoria, Edward and his wife Kayleen, Thomas, Christopher and his wife Laurie, William and his wife Susan, Joseph and his wife Wendy, daughters Anne McManus and Carolyn Kline and her husband Brian,  brother Robert and his wife Patricia and sisters,  Mia Moloughney and her husband Robert and Patricia Convery and her husband Joseph. His grandchildren Joshua and his wife Lisa, Christine, Lauryn, Matthew, Patrick, Robin, Sean, Jeffrey, Justin, Leah, Haley, Ryan, Derek, Katherine, Benjamin, Logan and Alexander who will miss him dearly. 

Viewing hours will be offered on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  A funeral mass will be celebrated on Sat. 10 am at Sacred Heart Church in Bay Head.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Lisbon Development Center, PO Box 130 Route 70, New Lisbon, NJ 08064.

Joan A. Hofmann, 73, of Brick, passed away March 11, 2009, at Bayshore   Health Care Center , Holmdel, after an extended and courageous battle against various illnesses. 

Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend and community volunteer. She was the fifth of six children born to the late Aloysius and Helen Bundrick, and she cherished the memories of a busy youth growing up in Brooklyn , NY . Married to the love of her life, Bob, in 1959, they started a family in the Bronx, NY, then settled in Massapequa Park , NY before moving to Brick, in 1967.  it was here that Joan and her family formed many lifelong friendships which last to this day.  Joan became an active participant in St. Dominic’s parish and school.  She considered herself blessed to enjoy family, friends, travel and a love of life.  She embraced everyone she encountered with open arms and a smile.  Her latest joy was her role as “Nana” and the loving bond she had with her granddaughters, Olivia, Cecilia and Julia. 

In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her dear brother, Joseph Bundrick in 2006.  Surviving to cherish her memory are   her beloved husband of 49 years, Robert Hofmann, her son Robert Hofmann of Brick and Florida, her daughter , Ann Zitarosa and her husband Rick and their three daughters Olivia, Cecelia, and Julia of Point Pleasant, her daughter,Barbara Smith and her husband Ray Of Point Pleasant , her brother ,Aloysius Bundrick and his wife Phyllis of Ware, MA , three sisters, Evelyn Bundrick of Brooklyn, NY, Marion Kearney and husband Jack of Brooklyn, NY, Patricia Flanigan and her husband Fred of Brooklyn, NY , her sister-in-law Barbara Bundrick, of Orlando ,FL many nieces and nephews and an extended family and friends who will miss Joan very much.

Family and friends may call Sunday March  15, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Rt. 88, Brick from 2-4 & 7-9 PM .  Funeral Services will be held Monday March 16, 2009 at St. Dominic’s R.C.Church, Van Zile Rd , Brick at 10:00 AM

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joan’s memory to BayShore Community Health Center Vent Unit , 715 North Beers Street , Holmdel , NJ   07733

Frank W. Amato, age 83, of Brick, died Sun., March 8 at his daughter’s home in Eatontown. Born in Brooklyn , NY , he lived there prior to moving to Brick 20 years ago.

He was a self-employed ice-cream salesman in the Boro Park Section of Brooklyn, NY for 36 years retiring in 1985. He was a communicant of Epiphany RC Church, Brick.

He was predeceased by his wife Jennie Chirrillo Amato, 2001 and his son Joseph S. Amato, 1995.
Frank is survived by a son and daughter in law, Frank and Angela Amato of Garden City Park , NY ; a daughter, Christine M. DeNigris and Joe Apisa; 4 grandchildren, Frank & Michele Amato, Danielle and Stephanie DeNigris; a beloved sister Jean Amato of Brick and a beloved niece Victoria Hunter of Daytona , Fla.

Visitation will be at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick on Wed. 2-6 PM & Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9 PM . A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at Epiphany RC Church, Brick on Fri. at 10 AM. Entombment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery , Brooklyn , NY . 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: St. Barnabas Hospice & Palliative Care Center,   95 Old Short Hills Rd. , 1^st. Floor, W. Orange, NJ 07052 and VNA of Central New Jersey, ATT: Development Department, 176 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Oran R. Vibbard, “ Tex ”, age 74, of Brick, died Sunday, March 8 at Jersey Shore Unversity Medical Center , Neptune . 

Born in Amarillo , TX , he lived in Jersey City prior to moving to Brick 12 years ago. He was employed as a Boilermaker for Local Union 28 of Bayonne for 40 years until his retirement in 1996.

He was predeceased by his parents, Dennie and Iva Mae Vibbard and his brother, Robert Vibbard.

Oren is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Nolan Vibbard; a son, Robert Vibbard of Brick; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Elizabeth Van Veen of Hanover Twp and Judy and Wally Dwyer of Parlin; a sister, Ruth Roberson of Amarillo, TX and a granddaughter, Madeline.

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 St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery , Lakewood . 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Sisters of Charity “Retirement Fund”, PO Box 476 , Convent Station, NJ 07961 would be greatly appreciated.

Joan Barbara Shults, age 80, formerly of Point Pleasant , passed peacefully on Feb. 27, 2009 in Port Saint Lucie, FL. 

She was raised in Point Pleasant and has resided in Port St. Lucie since 1991. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, genealogy research, computers and traveling. She was born with sand in her toes and loved the Atlantic Ocean . She enjoyed playing with her little dog, Mindy.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Catherine Williams of Point Pleasant and a brother Herbert “Buck” Williams of Jacksonville , FL.

She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 61 years, Jack; her son, Douglas of Milton, FL; her daughter and son in law, Barbara and Ned Fauser of Westmore, VT; 5 granddaughters, Jennifer Dennis and Janice Faust of Palm Coast, FL, Elizabeth Russo and Melissa Bopp of NJ and Debbie Shults of FL; 8 great grandchildren and a brother and sister in law, Thomas and Joan Williams of Forked River.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 12 at 11AM at Harvey Memorial Methodist Church , Point Pleasant . Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery , Brielle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Dogs & Cats Forever, PO Box 1273 , Port St. Lucie , FL 34988 or Point Pleasant Beach Historical Society, 416 New Jersey Ave. , Point Pleasasnt , NJ 08742 would be greatly appreciated.   

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

Colonel Dominic L. Mayo, passed on peacefully Friday, March 6, 2009, with his family by his side, at Ocean Medical Center. 

Born March 30, 1922 in Jersey City, he lived there before moving to Brick in 1977. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 46 years, Anne DiStaulo Mayo, in 1992. As a family tradition, he followed his older brothers in World War II. He enlisted and served as an infantryman in the African Campaign and later in the Invasion of Anzio Beachhead. Upon his discharge, he joined the New Jersey National Guard. He rose from sergeant to lieutenant colonel, retiring in 1977. As a captain, Dominic became a full-time employee with the Guard, with his rank commensurate with his various command positions. His military career expanded over 35 years. He was so proud to say that his "...Mayo family had combined service in the military for over 200 years." His military awards are too numerous to cite; to name a few, The World War II Victory Medal, The European Citation, and the Army Commendation Medal. Upon retirement in 1977, Dominic was employed by the State of N.J. as the administrator of the Medical Facility in Sea Girt, serving all N.J. National Guard personnel.

Dominic is survived by three daughters, Barbara Anne Seiger of Brick, Carolyn Sommers and her husband Peter of Brick, and Donna Marie Cucco and her husband Vito of Westwood; seven grandchildren, Gary, Judith, Tracy, Peter, Erica, Craig, and Michael; and four great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Cheryl, Andrew, and Carolyn.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009 and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Route 88, Brick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at St. Martha's Church, Point Pleasant. Burial will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Spring Lake.

Joseph Eugene Ross Jr., age 49, of Howell , NJ passed away on March 4, 2009 at the VA Medical Center, Bernards Township , NJ.  

He worked on the night crew at the Stop and Shop in Jackson Mr. Ross was born in Point Pleasant , NJ and had lived in Howell all of his life.  He was a communicant of St. Joseph ’s Church.  He served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1979-1983.

Raymond C. Troy, age 77, of Brick, passed away on March 3, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.

Mr. Troy was an air traffic controller with Department of Transportation for 25 years before retiring in 1975.  He was born in New York City , NY and had lived in Roanoke , VA prior to moving to Brick 30 years ago. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, earning a purple heart for his service.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 1000 and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and Commanders Club.  Mr. Troy loved animals and donated to many of their causes.

He was predeceased by a sister Jacqueline Stamper.  Surviving are a daughter Stacy Price of Salem , VA ; a sister Sandy and brother-in-law Steve Liebl of Flemington , NJ ; 2 nephews Bruce Stamper and Scott Liebl; and a grandniece Katie Liebl. 

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

Ann T. Sparacio, of Brick, died Tue. March 3 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. 

Born in New York City , NY , she lived in Brooklyn prior to moving to Brick 28 years ago. She was employed as an Office Manager with Mottahedeh & Co., Fifth Ave. , New York City for 15 years until her retirement in 1985. She was a communicant of St. Dominic’s Church, Brick.

Ann is survived by her loving husband of  60 years, Donald A. Sparacio;  a caring daughter and son in law, Patricia and Leonard Don Diego of Manalapan; and son and daughter in law, Thomas and Patty Sparacio of McKinney , TX and 5 devoted grandchildren, Len and Laura Don Diego and Anne, Andrew and Alex Sparacio.

Visiting will be Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 highway 88, Brick, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held at Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday at 10am. Interment to follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall, NJ.  

(Violet) Joyce Newcomb, age 74, of Brick, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.

Joyce was employed by the Brick Township Board of Education as a Bus Aide for special needs children for over 8 years. Born in Arkansas , but raised in Tennessee . She lived in Bradley Beach, NJ prior to moving to Brick in 1967. She was a lifetime member of Herbertsville First Aid Squad for 33 years, an avid Teddy Bear enthusiast who would make and sell her own bears. She also made stained glass sun catchers and lamps. She loved to crochet, needlepoint and go to ceramic classes, she was a very artistic individual.

Surviving are her husband Edward H. Newcomb, a son Edward H. Newcomb Jr. of Brick; a daughter Debra and her husband Kevin Lenox of Leesburg, Va.; a daughter Ginger and her husband Ted Metzner of Woodbridge; a brother John W. Howerton of Huntsville , Al.; in-laws Virginia and Dr. Peter Capparelli of Sea Girt; a grandson Michael Metzner; and cat Rufus.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday March 7, 2009 at 7-9pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Jersey Shore Animal Center 185 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ  08723

Joan E. Mac Phee (nee Simeone) passed away peacefully February 26, 2009. 

Born and raised in Newark , Mrs. Mac Phee resided in Brick for the past 42 years. Mrs. Mac Phee is predeceased by her loving husband, Edward Sr., in 2006. 

She was the loving mother to Edward Jr. and his wife, Julie, of Vista, CA, Christopher and his wife, Elaine, of Toms River and Susan Casareale and her husband, Dominic, of Randolph; caring sister of Barbara DeMarzo; and cherished grandmother of Edward III, Lindsay, Morgan, Christopher Jr., Kevin, Ava, Lea, and Isaac.   She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was a good friend to Edith McSorley and Arlene Carulli.

Cremation was held privately. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering which will be held on Friday, March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Road , Brick, 08724. A memorial mass will take place, 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7 at The Church of Epiphany, 615 Thiele Road , Brick. Interment of cremains will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover . 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250 , Dallas , TX 75244 .

Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home web site www.colonialfuneralgroup.com.

Joseph Gargano Sr., age 99, of Brick, died Friday., Feb. 27 at Monmouth Medical Center , Long Branch . 

Born in Brooklyn , NY he moved to Lindenhurst , NY in 1968 and Silver Spring , MD in 1975 prior to moving to Brick 25 years ago. He was employed as a Senior Staff Member for the Joint Committee on Public Printing for the US Senate.  He was a communicant of St. Martha’s RC Church, Point Pleasant  He was an avid sports fan, and especially enjoyed watching the NY Yankees. He also enjoyed reading and keeping up with current events. His hobbies included sailing, handball and billiards. His philosophy of life was: “we should welcome changes in all we do and keep interested in what is going on” Joseph took great pleasure interacting with his friends and cherished his entire family.

He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Angela R. Gargano, 1994 and his sister, Sarah Gargano in 1988. 

Joseph is survived by 2 sons and a daughter in law, Joseph Gargano Jr and Anthony and Nancy Gargano; a daughter and son in law, Loretta and Dr. Edward Nonnenmacher; a brother, Santo Gargano; 2 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He also had a special and loving relationship with his niece, Denise.

Visitation will be Tues. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Wed. 9:30AM at St. Martha’s RC Church. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery , Queens . 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St. #301 , Robbinsville , NJ 08691-4183 would be greatly appreciated.

John (Jack) J. Cohn, age 50, Original Leisure Village, in Lakewood, died Thurs., Feb. 26 at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. 

Born in Ridgewood, he lived there until moving to Lakewood 10 years ago He was a participant in both the West Bergen Mental Health Center of Ridgewood, and the Preferred Behavioral Mental Health of Lakewood.

John was predeceased by his father, John J. Cohn
He is survived by his mother, Patricia O’Malley Cohn; 4 brothers, Michael, Tom, Tim and Kevin and 3 sisters, Patti, Kathy Cretella, and Peggy Callan.

A memorial gathering will be held Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A memorial mass will be held Mon. 10AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jack’s name to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, “NAMI,” P.O. Box 1436, Toms River, NJ 08754, would be appreciated

Dolores J. Egan, age  66, of Brick, passed away on February 23, 2009, at her daughter’s home in Howell.  

Mrs. Egan worked as a custodian for the Jersey City Board of Education for  26 years before retiring in 2002.  She was born in Burlington , NJ , had lived in Bayonne before moving to Brick 7 years ago.  She was a communicant of St. Dominic’s Church, Brick.

Surviving are her husband Michael; a son Michael Egan Jr. and his wife Debbie of Freehold; a son Richard Egan and his wife Lisa of Toms River; a son John Egan and his wife Betty of Howell; a daughter Laura J. Struszczyk and her husband Eddie of Brick; a daughter Caroline Grom and her husband Tom of Howell; and a daughter Karen Giaconelli and her husband Tony of Millington, NJ; a brother Raymond Costanzo of Glen Rock, NJ; a sister Diane Tennison of Texas.  She was the beloved grandmother of  17 Grandchildren and beloved great-grandmother of 8 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 at 10 am on Thursday at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick, followed by interment at Ocean County Memorial Park , Toms River .

Veronica T. Wagner, age 81, of Point Pleasant , passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at home.  

She was a homemaker.  Born in Newark , NJ , Mrs. Wagner lived in South Toms River before moving to Point Pleasant 9 years ago. Mrs. Wagner was a former member of the South Toms River First Aid Auxilliary. 

She was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1973, her daughter Linda in 2006, her brother Frank Hanley in 2007, and her sister Eileen Tremley in 1982.   Surviving are a son Eric Wagner and his companion Wanda of Florida; a son Fred Wagner and his wife Antoinette of Whiting, NJ; a daughter Denise Kaba and her husband John of Jackson, NJ; a daughter Nancy Degen and her husband Richard of Point Pleasant Borough, NJ; a sister Agnes Brown of Ohio; a sister-in-law Stacia Hanley of Barnegat, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

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

Robert E. Hughes, age 57, of Brick, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009, at
Ocean Medical Center.  

He was born in New York City, NY and was a long-time resident of Brick, NJ.  He was an accountant for Horizon Hotels, Ltd., Eatontown, NJ for the past 14 years. Bob, a Certified Public Accountant, graduated from Rider College.  He was a member of the Recreational Fishing Alliance and was an avid fisherman for his entire life. 

Surviving are a son William Hughes of Deptford, NJ; his former wife Catherine Schofield also of Deptford; a brother Thomas and his wife Mary of Oxnard, CA; a sister Lorraine Welch and her husband Paul of Mt. Laurel, NJ; a nephew Robert Welch of Mt. Laurel, NJ; and a niece Shannon McGuigan and her husband Kevin and their daughter Caitlin Marie of Marlton, NJ.

Visiting hours are Saturday 9-10 AM  with a service beginning at 10 AM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  Interment will follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall Twp.

Wayne Edmundson, age 83, of Greenbriar I in Brick, passed away on Monday, February 16 2009, at home.

He was a maintenance mechanic for Sea Land in Port Elizabeth, NJ for 25 years before retiring in 1990.  Mr. Edmundson was born in Snow Hill, NC and had lived in Jersey City, NJ prior to moving to Brick 17 years ago.  He was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. 

Surviving are his wife Anna May (Nolan) Edmundson; a son Wayne and his wife Kerry of Parlin, NJ;  a son William and his fiance Kathleen McGinn of Parlin, NJ;  and a son Michael and his wife Krista of Howell, NJ; three brothers-in-law Martin Nolan, James Nolan and John Nolan and his wife Catherine; 2 sisters-in-law Sister Marcella Nolan S.C., and Elizabeth Vibbard and her husand Oran; and 4 grandchildren Vincent, Wayne, Taylor and Michael.  Mr. Edmundson was also survived by many nieces and nephews, especially Maureen Boyer.

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 10 am at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick, followed by interment at St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Sisters of Charity Retirement Fund, Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961 would be appreciated

He was employed as an Iron Worker for Local Union #373, Perth Amboy for 25 years retiring in 1999. He was a communicant of Church of the Visitation, Brick.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Linda Muschalik Cecchini; 2 sons and daughters in law, Michael and Donna Cecchini of Little Egg Harbor and Robert and Danielle Cecchini of Brick; a daughter, Ruth Anne Cecchini of Falls Church, VA; a sister, Sandra Cicoria, Vernon Valley, NJ; a niece, Nicole Cicoria and 3 grandchildren, Gavin, Isabella and Francesca.

Visitation will be Wed. 2- 4 & 7-9PM with a funeral service at 8PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

Robin Dana Klebenow, age 61, of Brick, died Thur., Feb 12 at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob answered the call to go to the Place that the Lord has prepared for him so that where the Lord is, Rob would be also. 

Born in Chicago , IL , he lived in San Mateo , CA prior to moving to Brick 20 years ago. He was employed as a credit analyst for Commerce bank for the past 5 years. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Robin was a member of St. Paul ’s United Methodist Church , Brick, where he was active with the Saturday morning Bible study group. He also sang in the church choir and went on many mission trips with his family. He was also an active member of Habitat for Humanity and an avid traveler.

He was predeceased by his father, Bertram Klebenow; his step-father, Carl Gundersen and his daughter, Jennifer Ann Klebenow. Robin is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Kathy Conklin Klebenow; a daughter Noelle Klebenow and her fiancé Robert; his mother, Annabelle Gundersen; 2 sisters in law, Karen Williams and her husband Fred and family and Carolyn Cortesi and her husband Rich and family; his step-mother, Kay Klebenow; one sister, Pamela Gundersen; 4 brothers, Brian Gundersen and family, David Klebenow and family, Daniel Klebenow and family and Matthew Klebenow and family; one aunt, June Soper; cousins, Patricia Osborn and family, Garry Soper and family  and the Dore family. He is also survived by the Bryder family of Denmark and many other loving out of state family members.

A memorial service will be held Mon. Feb. 16 at 11AM at St. Paul ’s United Methodist Church in Brick. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718 , Oklahoma City , OK , 73123-1718 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick.

Virginia L. (Ginny) Byron, age 54, of Point Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center . 

Ginny worked as a bank teller with Wachovia Bank, Point Pleasant for 15 years. She was born and raised in Newark prior to moving to Point Pleasant 16 years ago. She was a member of the Womens’ Auxilliary of the Moose Lodge in Point Pleasant .

Surviving are her husband Roy, a daughter Erica and her husband Dominick Berecsky of Keansburg, a sister Rose Marie Nausedas of Brick, and 2 grandchildren Dominick Jr. and Joseph.

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 9:30 am at St. Martha’s RC Church, Point Pleasant , followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lakewood.

Diane Lynn F. Rein, age 63, of Brick, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2009, at home.  

She was on the office staff at Professional Health Care, Brick, for many years before retiring a year and a half ago. She was a homemaker most of her life.  Mrs. Rein was born in Jersey City and raised in Maywood prior to moving to Brick in 1958.
She was very involved in the Ocean County Youth Bowling Association and was their former recording secretary.  She also coached youth bowling at 88 Lanes in Point Pleasant Borough for many years. She was a former executive member of the Brick Township First Aid Squad.

Mrs. Rein was predeceased by her husband John in 1994 and her parents Kenneth Renz and Evelyn Thompson Renz.  Surviving are a son Capt. John E. Rein Jr. and his wife Kathy of Toms River; a daughter Donna Ebeling and her husband Brian of Brick;  3 brothers Kenneth M. Renz Jr. of Toms River, Wayne Renz of Howell, and Gary Renz of Brick; one sister Linda Cicchetto of Lakewood; and 5 grandchildren Jessica Lynn, Nicole Renee, and Kevin Patrick Rein and Natalie Eileen and Erica Diane Ebeling.  Mrs. Rein is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews 

Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 at Herbertsville Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd. , Brick.  A funeral mass will be offered on Saturday at 10 am at Epiphany RC Church, Brick.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery , Brielle.

Joseph Fylak, age 92, of Brick, died Mon., Feb. 9 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick. Born in Jersey City , he lived there until moving to Brick in 1979.

He was employed as a Warehouseman with J. Leo Cook of Jersey City for 28 years retiring in 1979. Prior to that, he was a ship builder at the Naval Ship Yard during World War II. He was a member of Teamsters Local Union # 641.

He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn V. Boguszewski Fylak in 2004 and 2 brothers, Walter and John Fylak. Joseph is survived by 2 sons, Joseph M. Fylak of ND and Richard Fylak of NC; a daughter, Dolores Casalaspro of PA; a sister, Julie Nitto of FL; 6 grandchildren, 2 of which are local, Kim Thompson of Belmar and Dave Moore of PA and many great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wed. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral service will be held Thurs. 10AM at the funeral home. Entombment will be at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York , NY 10006 .

Joseph F. Benning, Jr. passed away on Friday February 6, 2009, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. 

Mr. Benning, born on December 5, 1922, was pre-deceased by his wife Rita. Mr. Benning served in the US Army Air Force during World War II, and went on to become a Vice-President of Chemical Bank.  He graduated from St. Louis University with a bachelor’s degree and earned an MBA from New York University. He was a Chartered Financial Analyst and past chairman of the CFA ethics committee.

Mr. Benning is survived by his four children: Joseph Benning, Robert Benning, James Benning and Barbara Busenbark, as well as his grandchildren Thomas Benning, Kelly Benning, Richard Busenbark and Michael Busenbark, and a sister Doris Kiefer. 

Viewing hours will be Monday, February 9, 2009, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Colonial Funeral Home,  2170 Highway 88, Brick.  The funeral mass will be February 10th at 9:30 am at St. Martha’s Church, Point Pleasant, NJ. Burial will follow at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall Township

Lawrence J. Salvato, 1930-2009, 78, of Brick, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. 

He was a communicant at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Brick and before that a parishioner at St Catharine's Church of Spring Lake. He was also a Past Grand Knight of Council No. 5611 of the Knights of Columbus of Spring Lake, and was active recently as Public Relations Director and editor of their monthly newsletter. He was also a Fourth Degree Knight in Rt. Rev. Msgr. Baldwin Assembly in Brick. A graduate of Brooklyn College, he retired from Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck in 1993. Originally from Brooklyn, in 1960, he moved his growing family to Scotch Plains, where they lived for 25 years before moving to the shore in 1985. A veteran, he served during the Korean War as a flight deck electrician with Air Anti-submarine Squadron VS 26, "Tigers" at Chambers Field, Naval Air Station Norfolk and also TAD sea duty in the Mediterranean aboard the carrier USS Salerno Bay.

He was the husband of Marie Farrell Salvato, and father of Lawrence, an appeals attorney in Manhattan, Loren Harrison of Spring Lake Heights, an RN at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Maureen Perednia of Manasquan, a Computer Systems Consultant, and Matthew, an entrepreneur of Westfield. He is also survived by five grandchildren.

Viewing hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at St. Dominic's R.C. Church, Brick. Burial will follow at St. Ann's Cemetery, Wall

Born in New York City , he lived there and Neptune prior to moving to Brick 10 years ago. He was employed as a salesman with Reingold of Brooklyn. He also was an operating engineer and member of International Operating Engineers Union, NY and a bartender in the Financial District in New York , all for many years He served with the United States Navy during World War II. John was a communicant of St. Martha’s RC Church, Point Pleasant and was a member of the Greenbriar Kiwanis Club.

He was predeceased by his wife Rose in 2000
John is survived by a son and daughter in law, Jack and Donna Cahill of MD; 3 step children, Barbara and her husband Peter Kalemis of NY, Carol Loguirato of NY and Joe Loguirato and his wife Regina of Belmar; 2 sisters, Edna Doscher of VA and Irene Hoefling of FL; 3 grandchildren, Jessica, Allison and John Bryan and 3 step grandchildren, Joseph, Stephen and Bridgette.

A visitation will be held Friday 10AM until the funeral service at 11:30AM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. Interment will follow at the NJ Veteran’s Cemetery, Arneytown.

Helen Agnes Wolski, age 82, of Brick, died Sunday, Feb. 1 at home. 

Born in Mount Carmel , PA , she lived in Union prior to moving to Brick 16 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick.

Helen is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond Richard Wolski; a son and daughter in law, Michael and Linda Wolski of Brick; a brother, Leonard Ostrosky and two sisters, Margaret Lutz and Marion Bodnar.

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

Annette Theresa Heller, age 71, of Brick, NJ, left us suddenly on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009. After being diagnosed with an aggressive and very advanced pancreatic cancer in Dec 2008, Annette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Ocean Medical Center in Brick.

The daughter of the late Anna and John Rizzi and older sister to Joan and Arthur, Annette was born May 16^th, 1937 in North Bergen. She married John Heller in 1958 and lived in North Bergen and Wayne before moving to Brick in 1984. She earned both a Bachelor (’80) and a Master of Business Administration (’83) at Farleigh Dickinson College. Upon moving to Brick, Annette set up her own business as a Tax Accountant with an office in Howell and developed her company very successfully.

Annette was predeceased by her husband in 2000. She was a woman of strong will and a generous heart. She had an inquisitive mind and a deep interest in people. With no children of their own, Annette and John had many cherished nieces and nephews.  They shared a great love for animals, with several beloved dogs and cats throughout their lives. Living on the Jersey Shore, they enjoyed an active life of boating, fishing and gardening, and hosting pool-parties in their beautiful home and backyard. Since John’s passing and her own retirement, Annette continued a busy life enjoying worldwide travels, frequent family visits near and far, active participation in the local chapter of the Red Hat Society, and Bingo Nights at St Dominic Church. Recently returned from a cruise to Panama, Annette lived life to the fullest even to the end. Annette is dearly missed by family and friends.

Visiting hours will be 7-9 pm Thursday Feb 5 and 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Friday Feb 6, 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A Mass will be offered at 10 am Saturday Feb 7, 2009 at St. Dominic’s Church, 250 Old Squan Rd., Brick. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to support pancreatic cancer research in Annette’s honor, The Lustgarten Foundation, www.lustgarten.org, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, 1-866-789-1000 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org.

Mildred M. Hennighan (Nee Hickman), age 91, of Brick, passed away on January 22, 2009 at home.  

She was born in Bayonne, NJ lived most of her life in Jersey City, prior to moving to Brick 15 years ago.  She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hennighan was predeceased first husband, William Keough, her second husband John Hennighan, a son William Keough Jr.,  a daughter Mildred Winters, and  2 brothers and 1 sister. 

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law Richard and Nancy Keough of New York City, NY, a daughter Bernice Severini of Bayonne, NJ, a daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Paul Porbansky of South Amboy, NJ, a daughter and son-in-law Delores and Dennis Kazimir of Brick, N.J., a son-in-law and Ken Winters, a brother Gerard Hickman of Laguna Beach, CA, 15 Grandchildren, and 27 Great-grandchildren

Visiting hours are Sunday 1-4 pm with a service beginning at 3:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.  In lieu of flowers donations to Meridian Hospice, Monmouth Shore Corporate Park, 1340A Campus Parkway, Neptune, NJ 07753.

Mae Marks, 74, of Point Pleasant, passed on Thursday morning, January 22 2009. 

Mrs. Marks was born in Neptune, raised in Howell and resided in Point Pleasant for 40 years. Mrs. Marks spent her years taking care of her family.  

She is predeceased by her parents, William and Bertha Brown. She is also predeceased by her husband, John S. Marks. She is the beloved mother of Patricia Davis of Point Pleasant and John Marks of Toms River. Her grandchildren Michelle, John, Geoffrey and Amanda will also miss her.  She also leaves behind her brothers Leonard of Bricktown, Robert of Lakewood and sister Joan of Florida. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Sunday, January 25 2009 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Route 88 in Bricktown. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 26 2009 at 10:00am at the Colonial Funeral Home with internment following in the Greenville Cemetery in Lakewood.

Frances Lemler age 88 and formerly of Brick died January  19,  in Ocean Grove.  

Born in  New York City . During her recent years she resided at Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove.  While in residence there, she spent years assisting other residents and families, advocating for staff and serving on the Resident Council. 

Frances was pre-deceased by her parents John Ortmann  her mother Mary Faganelli and her husband John who died in 1982.  She is survived by her daughter Joan Lemler of Mass. and her granddaughter Sonja Lemler of Boston, Mass.

Frances worked in a defense plant during the war years and then became a homemaker. She was an active volunteer for over 40 years at Hamilton Methodist Church in Neptune and St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Brick.  Frances was also active with United Methodist Women and Service Club of Greenbriar in Brick.

Viewing hours are Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick.  Funeral Services will be offered on Sat. 10:am at the Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park in Tinton Falls.

Dorothy C. Beckmann, age 93, of Larchmont, NY, formerly of Brick, NJ, passed away on January 18, 2009 at Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, NY. 

Mrs. Beckmann was an Assistant Administrator at the Brooklyn Home for Aged Men, Brooklyn, NY for 33 years before retiring in 1978.  Upon retirement she was elected to their Board of Directors serving until her passing, and in 2004 was elected Honorary Chairperson for the Board.  She also served as corporate secretary for the Faith Home in Brooklyn from 1978 through201986.  She was born in Brooklyn and lived in Long Beach, Long Island, and Brick, NJ prior to moving to Larchmont, NY  1 ½ years ago.

Dorothy will be best remembered as a sweet, caring, soft spoken mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 1/22 at 1 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Beckmann’s name can be made to a charity of your choice.

Helen E. Kersnowski, age 90, of Brick, died Mon. Jan 19 at home. Born in Wandber , PA , she lived in Rutherford prior to moving to Brick in 1984.

She was employed as a Supervisor for Bollenbach Corp., Lyndhurst, for 15 years until retiring in 1984. She was a communicant of St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. 

She was predeceased by her husband Henry in 1990.

Helen is survived by three daughters, Susan Hogan of Brick, Marilyn Chamberlain of Naples , FL and Joan Bartoszek of Tuscon , AZ and 7 grandchildren, Wendy Werner, Scott Duncan, Andy Werner, Alison Metelski, Joseph Werner, Nicholas Werner and Jamie Devlin.

Visitation will be Wed. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 1045 Sally Ike Rd. , Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thurs. 9AM at St. Dominic’s RC Church, Brick. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery , North Arlington .

Louise C. Dougherty, age 79, of Brick, died Sun., Jan 18 at Ocean Medical Center , Brick.

Born in Jersey City , she lived there until moving to Brick in 1953. She was employed as the Manager of Ordnance at Naval Weapons Station Earl, Colts Neck, for 25 years until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Eastern Star, as well as a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8867. Louise was an avid reader and was a part of several book clubs. She was a devoted founding member of QVC. She enjoyed watching the news, particularly, MSNBC and Fox News. A loving mother and grandmother, her family was her pride and joy. Her life revolved around her family.  

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Helen Mutch and her beloved husband David R. Dougherty in 1995
Louise is survived by a daughter and son and law, Helen and Michael Vorpahl of West Creek; 3 sons and daughters in law, Craig and Donna Dougherty of Ocean City, NJ, David and Diane Dougherty of Brick and Scott and Vicki Lynn Dougherty of Toms River; 10 grandchildren, John, David Patrick and Alexander Michael Vorpahl, Courtney and Dale Dougherty, Danielle and Brianna Dougherty and Brad, Ryan and Zachary Dougherty; one great granddaughter, Evelyn Brianna Vorpahl and a cousin Helen Jasinski and her husband Werner. She is also survived by many loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be Wed. 2-4 & 7-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88, Brick. A funeral service will be held Thurs. 11AM  at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery , Brielle

Josephine M. Eckert, age 91, of Brick, died Sun., Jan. 18 at Meridian Nursing and Rehab, Brick. 

Born in Newark, she lived in Newark and Hillside prior to moving to Brick in 1982. She was employed as a tube maker for RCA, Harrison for 32 years until her retirement. She was a communicant of Church of the Visitation, Brick. Josephine was an active member of the community, belonging to the Brick Seniors Club and the Senior Happenings Club of Forge Pond. She was also a life member of the VFW ladies Auxiliary, Adamston Post #8867.

She was predeceased by her husband William J. Eckert, in 1991, 2 sisters Leona O’Droniec and Helen Poranski and her step daughter in law, Carole Eckert.
Josephine is survived by a son Robert Eckert and his wife Karen of Toms River; a step son, William Eckert III; a brother, John O’Droniec; a sister, Florence Hoffman; 5 grandchildren, Lynne, Colleen, Nicole, Kourtney and Jacquelyn and 5 great grandchildren, Michaella, Ricky, Johnny, Owen and Nathan.

Visitation will be held Tues. 6-9PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral will service will be held 10:30AM at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens , Woodbridge .       

Teresa  Carmela Forte nee Milito, 86, of Point Pleasant, NJ died Friday January 16, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center in Brick.

She was born in Brooklyn , New York , was raised in Newark and Colonia and worked extensively on the family farm.  Teresa moved to Point Pleasant in 1971. She worked at the “Ronson Company”, “Crepe Craft”, “The Umbrella Factory” and  made powder puffs all in Newark before becoming a homemaker. Teresa took great pride in canning tomatoes with her family, cooking, baking and being with family and friends.

Teresa was predeceased by her husband Louis in 2002. Her mother Maria Condandelo, father Peter Milito, 1977, stepmother, Catherine, 1996 and brother Anthony, 1994.
Surviving are three daughters, Marie & Don Cook of Brick, Phyllis and Nick Scarpello of Point Pleasant , Victoria Forte of Point Pleasant . Also surviving are two grandsons, Robert and Amy Shepherd, Jason and Maureen Shepherd  and three great grandchildren, Carly, Owen and Casey. Surviving as well are four sisters and one brother, Angelina Crosta, Helen and Morris Saverino, Elveria Wisniewski, Maryann and Anthony Coppola and Richard and Janet Millito.

Visitation will be wed 7-9PM, Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9PM and Fri. 2-4 & 7-9PM.at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Sat. 10:30AM at St. Martha’s RC Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery , Lakewood .