Day Funeral Home, Keyport, NJ

Thomas B. Larkin, 73, of Monroe, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick.

Born in Newark, he resided in Matawan, Hazlet and Keyport, before moving to Monroe one year ago. He was employed as an electrician with Anheuser-Busch, Newark for 30 years, retiring in 1997. He was a communicant of St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport; a member of IBEW Local #164; Knights of Columbus, Keyport; American Legion, Matawan; associate member with the Washington Engine Company, Matawan; and the International Order of the Alhambra. He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Thomas was predeceased by two sisters, Doris and Janet West; and two brothers, Ted and William Larkin. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kalieta Larkin; his children and their spouses; William and Renee Larkin of Keyport; Mary and John Farrell of Lawrenceville; Thomas and Rose Larkin of Lambertville; and Edward Larkin of Long Branch; three sisters, Elaine Aumack of Keyport; June McNulty of Bayville; and Claire Tomasello of Lakehurst; and six grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Thursday, 7-9PM and Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Saturday, 9AM, at the funeral home, with a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Marion (Holland) Ortlieb, 85, of Hazlet, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

She was born in Jersey City. She worked with the Hazlet Twp. Recreation Department for 20 years. She was a member of the Golden Achievers; the Holy Family Golden Age; the Hazlet Seniors; the Holy Family Altar Rosary as vice-president; and past president of the Jaycettes.

Marion was predeceased by her husband, Al Ortlieb; two brothers, Jack and Ed Holland; and a sister, Ann Kelly. Surviving are her children, Steve Ortlieb and his wife, Debbie, who has been like a daughter to her, of Holmdel; Jim Ortlieb and his wife, Mimi Devens-Ortlieb of Los Angeles, CA; four grandchildren, Mike Ortlieb; Denise Ortlieb-Herbert; Grainne Ortlieb; and Helena Ortlieb; and three great-grandchildren, Mikey Ortlieb; Tyler Herbert; and Sean Herbert.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Marion to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Holy Family Church. For online condolences to the family or directions, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Peter John Feiling, 71, of Keyport, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Elizabeth, he resided there before moving to Keyport in 1967. He was a teacher at Keyport High School for 30 years. In the mid 50’s, along with his father, they built Keyport Marine Basin, selling it in 1976.

Peter was predeceased by his parents, John and Marie Gurski Feiling. He is survived by his wife, Jean Mitchell Feiling; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Kim Feiling of Freehold; a daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Dain Fitzgerald of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Jasmine and Dylan of Freehold; and Erin and Paige of North Carolina.

Family and friends are invited Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Thursday, 8:30AM, with a 9:15AM service at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

TINTON FALLS – EILEEN SMITH DOLAN died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was 47.

Born in Red Bank to the late James P. and Theresa R. Finck Smith, she resided in Hazlet and Howell before moving to Tinton Falls last year. Prior to her retirement last year, she was a clerk/typist at the Essex County Courthouse in Newark for 22 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Kelly Ann Dolan of Howell and Patricia Marie Dolan of Wildwood; siblings Joseph Smith of Langhorne, PA, US Army Corporal Michael Smith of Ft. Hood, Texas and currently stationed in Iraq, Maryann Young of Little Egg Harbor, Theresa Gonzalez of Nazareth, PA, and James P. Smith Jr. of Tinton Falls; three grandchildren, Cassandra Lesoine, Jacqueline Galindo-Dolan and Christian Galindo-Dolan; and she leaves behind a plethora of friends and family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 10AM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

KEYPORT – ELIZABETH KARAISZ KERCHNER died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Bayside Manor Assisted Living Facility in Keansburg. She was 99.

Born in Hungary, she came to the United States, settling in Perth Amboy. She was a Keyport resident since 1929. She and her late husband Michael owned and operated Kerchner’s flower shop for over 46 years before retiring in 1980. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Keyport.

She was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1999; her parents, Mary and John Karaisz; sisters Mary Demetzky and Margaret Letso; and brothers John, Joseph and Steven Karaisz.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her son William and his wife Alice of Keyport; two granddaughters, Patricia and her husband Robert Bienkowski of South River, and Nancy and her husband Dr. Mark McGregor Sandwich of Cape Cod; two great granddaughters, Melissa and her husband Jeff Sanchez of East Brunswick, and Meghan McGregor of Cape Cod; a sister, Ann Bornkamp of Hawthorne; a brother, Andrew and his wife Joan Karaisz of Port Orange, FL; and three sisters in law, Mary Karaisz, Ann Karaisz, and Betty Karaisz.

Relatives and friends may call at the Day Funeral Home on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM at St. Clement Church, Matawan. Relatives and friends may proceed directly to church on Wednesday. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

HAZLET – JOSEPH INTELISANO died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was 84.

Born in Syracuse, NY, he resided in Italy until returning to the United States in 1947. He lived in Perth Amboy for 36 years before moving to Hazlet 20 years ago. Prior to his retirement 22 years ago, he was a furnace operator at General Cable in Perth Amboy for 15 years. He loved gardening and grew the biggest vegetables and flowers; he had the ultimate green thumb. He was a member of the Cullen Senior Center, Hazlet.

Surviving are his wife, Antoinette DeMarco; a son, Anthony of North Brunswick; a grandson, Jason of Edison; sister-in-laws, Loretta Intelisano of Syracuse, NY; Gloria Wojnar, Dolores DeMarco, and Dorothy DeMarco, all of North Brunswick; a goddaughter, Mary Anna Clark, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 AM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Brunswick. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Thomas B. Larkin, 73, of Monroe, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick.

Marion (Holland) Ortlieb, 85, of Hazlet, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Peter John Feiling, 71, of Keyport, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

TINTON FALLS – EILEEN SMITH DOLAN died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was 47.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 10AM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange.

KEYPORT – ELIZABETH KARAISZ KERCHNER died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Bayside Manor Assisted Living Facility in Keansburg. She was 99.

HAZLET – JOSEPH INTELISANO died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was 84.

HAZLET – JAMES P. GLEASON, a Pearl Harbor survivor, died Monday, March 23, 2009 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was 88.

Born in Orange, he resided in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen for 58 years before moving to Hazlet 19 years ago. Prior to his retirement in 1981, he was an operating engineer for Local 825 Heavy Equipment Operators in South Brunswick for 35 years. An Army veteran of WW II, he was stationed at Scofield Barracks during the Pearl Harbor attack. He fought at Guadalcanal and Luzon, and earned two bronze stars. He was recently featured in a December, 2008 Asbury Park Press article. He loved gardening and had the biggest tomatoes; he enjoyed walking and was crazy about his family. He loved going to breakfast at the Seaport Diner in Keyport with Joe. He loved inventing different gadgets and was a Mr. Fixit. HHHe loved the NY Yankees, and was truly liked by everyone. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, and was a member of the Cliffwood VFW.

He was predeceased by a son in law, Edward Conroy, a brother, John Gleason, and a sister, Cecelia Patricia Straut.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Winifred Dyer Gleason; five children, Colleen Gano and her husband Joe of Hazlet, Joan Gissubel and her husband Ronald of Port Monmouth, James Gleason and his wife Dana of Matawan, Kathy Devino and her husband Tom of Keyport, and Johnny Gleason and his wife Nancy of Morganville; 10 grandchildren, Colleen and her husband Brian, Cindy and her husband Andrew, Eddie, Jessica and her husband Chris, Brian, Ronnie and his wife Melissa, Amanda, Dallas, Christopher and Delanie; four great grandchildren, Justin, Nicole, Kyleigh, Brady, and one on the way.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:45 AM in the Day Funeral Home, followed by a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank of NJ, 31 Evans Terminal Drive, Hillside, NJ 07205. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Robert J. Raba, Sr., 79, of Jackson, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2009, at home.

Born in Bayonne, for over 13 years, he resided in Willow Springs, NC, before moving to Jackson. He was a chemical technician for over 40 years.

Robert was predeceased by his wife, Eileen Raba, in 2006; a brother, Elliott and a sister, Caroline. Surviving are his children, Robert J. Raba, Jr. of Jackson; Linda M. Malley of Venus, TX; James H. Raba of Selma, NC; Dianne L. Hoffman of Willow Springs, NC; and Beverly A. Crennan of Jackson; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, 11AM at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. For online condolences to the family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Mary E. (Marotta) Donofrio, 88, of Keyport, passed away, Sunday, March 22, 2009, at Bayshore Health Care, Holmdel.

Born December 27, 1920, to Antonino and Theresa Marotta, she lived her entire life in Keyport. She was a 1937 graduate of Keyport High School. She worked for Mr. H.B. Thomas, owner of H.B. Thomas Store, Keyport, as a private secretary, for 40 years. In her later years, she worked for Personal Management and Planning Company, Matawan, for nine years. She was an avid Yankee fan, enjoyed dancing, swimming and bicycling. She was a communicant of St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Donofrio. She is survived by a brother, Thomas Marotta and his wife, Helen, of Union Beach; a nephew, Thomas Marotta and his wife, Carol, of Debray, FL; relatives in North Jersey and South Florida; dear friends, Evelyn Kane and Lois Haggerty of Salisbury, MD; and Patricia McKeen of Toms River.

Family and friends are invited Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Thursday, 8:30AM, at the funeral home, with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

George Hayes Purdie, 89, of Keyport, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 surrounded by his family, at Medi Center, Neptune.

Born in Kearny, NJ before moving to Matawan for 37 years and moving to Keyport 12 years ago. He was employed as a Truck Driver with Chemical Lehman, Linden NJ retiring in 1980. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. George loved going to Atlantic City and Monmouth Park. He was also a member of the American Legion at Medi Center in Neptune.

George was predeceased by his Wife, Margaret Purdie in 1984 and also his brother Charles and sister Hazel. Surviving are two sons: George Purdie Jr. of Brick, NJ and his wife Betty, Scott Purdie of Cliffwood Beach, NJ and his wife Margaret; Stepson, Edward Moench of Old Bridge, NJ; and his wife Gail; Stepson, Fred Moench of Venice, FL and his companion Susan. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren and many step grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Tuesday March 24, 2009 from 3pm to 7pm at Day Funeral Home 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735. Funeral services will be held Wed. March 25, 2009 at TBA @ Day Funeral Home. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers donations in Georges name can be made to your favorite charity

David M. Mahoney, 70, of Laurence Harbor passed away with his family by his side on March 21, 2009 at the Bayshore Hospital in Holmdel.

Born in Arlington, Massachusetts he lived in Roslindale & Fritchburg, MA before moving to Laurence Harbor 42 years ago. Mr. Mahoney was a Locomotive Engineer for 33 yrs for Conrail of NJ before retiring in 2000. He was a communicant of St. Laurence Church and an usher at the 12noon mass on Sundays. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He was a member of the Pappy, Perry Rod& Gun Club for as long as it lasted. He also enjoyed his trips to Atlantic City and poker with his family.

Mr. Mahoney was predeceased by two brothers Edgar and Arthur Mahoney. Survived are his wife Judith (Selinga) Mahoney, a son David M Mahoney of Laurence Harbor, two daughters Joanne Mehal of So. Amboy, and Carol Card of Sayreville, a sister Dorothy McLaughlin of Somerset, 4 grandchildren US Marine PCL Robert E. Mehal, Tyler Frazier, Kristin Mahoney and Rebecca Mahoney.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday 8:00am at the Day Funeral Home 361 Maple Place, Keyport followed by a 9:00am mass at St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor. The interment will follow at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery Keyport. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. For online letters of condolences to the family or direction to the funeral home please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Sandra M. (Barbarotta) Policastro, 88, of Hazlet, passed away, Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Newark, she resided in the Vailsburg section, before moving to Hazlet 28 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Benedict’s Church; a homemaker; a member of the Strawberry Patch Sewing Club, Hazlet; and the Poricy Park Quilters.

Sandra was predeceased by her husband, Frank Policastro in 1980; a sister, Jane Micchelli; and a brother, Ben Barbarotta. Surviving are two daughters, Catherine and her husband, John, who was like a son to her, of Hazlet; and Linda Nausedas of Middletown; a brother, Dominick Barbarotta of New Brunswick; grandchildren, Pamela and her fiancé, Dave; Sandra and her husband, Robert; Jim and Laura; and one great grandson, Andrew John.

Family and friends are invited Saturday, 3-5PM and Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and Monday, 9AM, at the funeral home, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict’s Church, Holmdel. Interment to follow at Hollywood Cemetery, Union.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA of Central Jersey. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Anthony Almeida Fonseca, 68, of Matawan, formerly of North Carolina, passed away in Jamesburg on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

He was born in Jamaica, Queens. Before retiring, he was a carpenter for 35 years with the NJ Carpenters Local #1342. Anthony enjoyed doing arts and crafts; gardening; and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his friendly and outgoing personality that made him friends wherever he went.

Anthony was predeceased by a son, Joseph Fonseca; two sisters, Rose DeOlivera and Lena Pawlikowski; and two brothers, John Fonseca and Manuel Fonseca. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Truelove Fonseca; five children, Donna Hallahan of Middletown, NY; Tony Fonseca of Jamesburg; Donald Fonseca of Spotswood; Elisa Intravartola of Jamesburg; and Richard Allegro of Spotswood; two stepchildren, Deborah Sykes of FL; and Ronald Almasy of Newark; a sister, Mary DeOlivera; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Friday, 9:30AM, with a 10AM funeral service. Interment to follow at Cloverleaf Cemetery, Woodbridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Anthony to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, 1100 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Lisa Marie Handel, 51, CREAM RIDGE – died Friday, March 13, 2009 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was 51.

Born in Orange, she was raised in Morganville and was a long time resident of Cream Ridge. Lisa attended UCLA and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, and completed two years of Law School at the University of South Western School of Law in CA.

She was predeceased by her beloved mother, Rosina Handel.
She is survived by her beloved family: her father, Henry J. Handel, sister Dina, brothers Henry and Eric. Also sister in law Kathleen, niece Christy Rose, nephew Eric Jr. and long time friend James Luckowitz.

Lisa was passionate for helping others; she created as founder and president a non profit 501(c)3 called Nature’s Refuge, an organization created to care for abandoned and abused animals and teach respect and unconditional love for all life.

Lisa’s wish was to be cremated, as she did not desire a service or viewing.

In lieu of flowers or cards, her wishes would be to send a donation to Nature’s Refuge, 3164 Chariot Court, Manchester, NJ 08759, so Lisa can continue to help in spirit.

Dorothy (Beladino) DiNardo, 76, of Manchester, passed away, Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, she resided in Hazlet most of her life, before moving to Manchester six years ago. For 30 years, she was a waitress at Bahr’s Landing, Highlands, retiring 15 years ago. She was a former communicant of St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Claude DiNardo, in 1981. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Doreen DiNardo of Hazlet; her daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Rudy Monti of Morris Plains; her siblings, Joseph Beladino of Florida; James Beladino of NY; Louise Docherty of Indiana; Evelyn Hughes of Indiana; and John Beladino of Tennessee; and her grandchildren, James and his wife, Amy; James; Matthew and Anthony.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-6PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Monday, 9:45AM at the funeral home, with a 10:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Caroline B. Karpinski, 78, of Hazlet, passed away, Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick.

She was born and resided in Newark, before moving to Hazlet 51 years ago. She was a homemaker; a communicant of St. Benedict’s RC Church, Holmdel; a member of the Hazlet Senior Citizens; a former member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary #3402, Keyport; and a former softball coach, Hazlet.

Caroline was predeceased by her husband, Robert A. Karpinski, in 1984. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-laws, Robert and Jennifer Karpinski of Freehold; Richard and Johna of Asbury Park; two daughters and son-in-laws, Karen and Drew Fuhrmann of Hampton, N.H.; and Lisa and Daniel Earl of Wall; and four grandchildren, Kimberly, Emily and Lauren Karpinski; and Meagan Earl.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Saturday, 8:45AM at the funeral home, with a 9:45AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict’s RC Church, Holmdel. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Caroline’s memory to the American Cancer Society. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Betty “Jane” Uptegrove, 80, of Hazlet, passed away, Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Bayshore Health Care, Holmdel.

She resided in East Orange, before moving to Hazlet 51 years ago. She was a homemaker; a communicant of Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach; a member of the Altar Rosary Society; she was the Rosarian of the Year in 2003; and she made the Christening Bibs for all the Baptisms at Holy Family Church.

Jane was predeceased by her parents, Conrad Butz and Margaret Berry; five brothers, Albert, Nicholas, William, Anthony and Ray Adamik; and a sister, Barbara Claypoole. Surviving is her husband, Edward Uptegrove; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jean Uptegrove of Union Beach; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Mark Severance, Centerville, OH; five siblings, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons of Springfield; Alberta Smith of Apollo, PA; Dennis Berry of Clark; Kevin Berry of CA and Louise Reynolds of Atlanta, GA; and six grandchildren, Mark Jr, Jennifer and Erin Uptegrove, and Christopher, David and Ryan Severance.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and Saturday, 9AM, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Entombment to follow at Holmdel Mausoleum, Holmdel. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth P. Magnussen, 84, of Lakewood, passed away, Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in NYC, she resided in Staten Island and Pennsylvania, before moving to Lakewood 14 years ago. She was employed as a legal secretary with Bethlehem Steel, NYC and PA for 25 years before retiring.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Harold Magnussen in 1999. Surviving are her children and their spouses; Raymond and Phyllis Magnussen of Elizabeth; Eileen and John Lepardo of Lakewood; and Victoria and Rick Mastropolo of Old Bridge; three sisters, Mary Neville of Norwood; Catherine Vandenburg of NJ; and Theresa Cafferata of Staten Island; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, with one on the way.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Monday, 8:30AM, with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Entombment to follow at Cloverleaf Memorial Gardens, Woodbridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elizabeth to the American Cancer Society or the Visiting Nurses Association. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

John P. “Bibs” Thornton, Sr., 59, of Keyport, passed away, Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at St. Barnabus Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch.

Born in the Bronx, NY, he resided in Cliffwood Beach, before moving to Keyport 25 years ago. He was a scientist in the Research and Development Department with IFF, Hazlet, for 28 years. He served his country in the Army during Vietnam; and he was a communicant with Jesus the Lord Church, Keyport.

John was predeceased by a brother, Christopher Thornton in 2004. Surviving are his wife, Annette Mangino Thornton; two sons, John Thornton, Jr. of Loch Arbour; and Joseph P. Thornton of Long Branch; and a daughter, Elizabeth Rose of Keyport; three brothers, Thomas Thornton of Tuckerton; William Thornton of Humble, TX; and Joseph Thornton of Leonardo; three sisters, Mary Bane and Tootsie Thornton, both of Leonardo; and Jacqui Hillman of Atlantic Highlands; and one granddaughter.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM for a memorial gathering at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, 10AM, at Jesus the Lord Church, Keyport. Cremation was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the family. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Josephine Louise (Dinowski) DePrima, 86, of Cliffwood/Aberdeen Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she resided in Orange, before moving to Cliffwood 21 years ago. She worked as an assembler with Bates Manufacturing, Orange, for 30 years, retiring in 1968.

Josephine was predeceased by her husband, Dominick DePrima; and a sister, Dorothy Hummel. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was private. Burial of cremains will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2009, 11AM at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. For online condolences to the family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Marion T. Abbate, 91, of Hazlet, passed away, Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank.

Born in Newark, she was a lifelong resident of Hazlet. She was a packer at Charles of the Ritz for ten years, retiring in 1980.

Marion was predeceased by four sisters. Surviving is her husband, Generoso G. Abbate; a son, Eugene Abbate of Newark; a grandson, Adam Abbate and a great grandchild, Alexis Abbate.

Family and friends, Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. On Wednesday, there is a 9:45AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Interment to follow at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. For online condolences to the family or directions, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Veronica Orlando Gallo, 88, of Whiting passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Care One @ Holmdel.

Born in Cliffwood, she resided in Matawan, before moving to Whiting in 2002. She was a seamstress, for ten years in Keyport, before becoming a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Keyport.

Veronica was predeceased by her husband, Edward Gallo in 1985; and her parents, Anthony and Rosemary Rosato Orlando. Surviving are her children, Edward Gallo and his fiancée, Carolyn Malta of Aberdeen; Rose Mullaney of Matawan; Jean Burlew and her husband, Jim of Cliffwood; and Barbara Wallace and her husband, Tom of Whiting; two brothers, Anthony and Louis Orlando; three sisters, Louise Belloni; Amelia Palladino and Lucetta Gallo; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren, and two expecting.

Family and friends are invited Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Monday 9:45 AM, with a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth “Betty” Minor, 83, of Keyport passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2009, at home.

Born in Union Beach, she was a lifelong resident of Union Beach and Keyport. She worked at Hercules, Sayreville, during WWII. She was a homemaker and a member of Community Reformed Church, Keyport.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Jusef and Jennie Sadkowski Kizakavich; and was the last surviving sibling of many brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Minor, a daughter, Barbara Allmer and her husband, Erich of Wall Twp.; a son, Samuel M. Minor, Jr. and his wife, Carmela, of Hazlet; five grandchildren, David, Kristen and Peter Allmer and Matthew and Kimberly Minor; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM with a service on Sunday evening at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Monday, 11AM Prayer at the funeral home, followed by a committal service at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Joseph A. Sueiro, 78, of Brick, passed away, Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Brick Hospital, Brick.

Born in Manhattan, NY, he grew up in Washington Heights, moving to the Bronx, Hazlet and Keyport, before moving to Brick three years ago. He was the store manager with Woolworths for 10 years; then 1001 Auto Parts, Keyport for 20 years. He was a member and past trustee of the Keyport Elks.

Joseph was predeceased by a son-in-law, Nelson Philpot. Surviving are his children, Barbara Duffield and her husband, Edward, of Manchester; Susan Shirak and her husband, Kenneth, of Little Egg Harbor; Joanne Middleton and her husband, Dave, of Wall; Stacey Philpot, of Manchester; and Joseph Sueiro, of Middletown; former wife, Loretta Sueiro, of Toms River; a sister, Nydia DiGangi, of Manchester; 11 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Monday, 8:30AM at the funeral home, with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Entombment to follow at Holmdel Mausoleum, Holmdel.

Memorial contributions may be made in member of Joseph to the Lupus Foundation. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Corporal Brian M. Connelly, Union Beach , N.J. , a combat engineer with Company A, 40th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, died Thursday, February 26, in Adhamiyah , Iraq , from injuries suffered when his vehicle was struck by an explosive device.

Corporal Connelly was born September 14, 1982. He graduated from Red Bank Regional High School, Red Bank in 2000, and also attended Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Among his many interests were salt water fishing, video games and practical jokes. Corporal Connelly joined the Army in 2006. He completed basic and advanced individual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. , in January 2007. He joined the 40th Engineer Battalion, Baumholder , Germany , in January 2007 and deployed with his unit to Iraq in April 2008.

His awards and decorations include the Iraqi Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He has been awarded posthumously the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. He has been posthumously promoted to Corporal.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, William and Jean Connelly; his grandmother, Barbara Dammann; and his father-in-law, Robert A. Thomas, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Kara Connelly, Union Beach; his mother and father, Jean and Mark Dammann, Union Beach; his brother, Kevin Connelly, Union Beach; his grandfather, Carl Dammann, Holmdel; his mother-in-law, Mary Jo Cittadino, West Long Branch; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert A. Thomas III and Katherine Thomas, Belmar; his aunt and uncle, Linda and Bart Babiak, Colts Neck, N.J., his aunt and uncle, Alice and Thomas Connelly, Ohio; his uncle, William Connelly, Union Beach; his cousins, Matthew and Laura Babiak, Colts Neck; his cousin, Thomas Connelly, Jr., and Thomas’s daughter Kailey, Ohio; and his cousins, Lauren and Randy Smith, and Randy’s son, Sean, North Carolina.

A visitation will be held for Corporal Brian M. Connelly at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place , Keyport , N.J. , from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6. A Memorial Service for family and friends to honor the memory of Corporal Connelly will be held at Day Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. Corporal Connelly will be buried with full military honors at Forest Green Park Cemetery , 535 Texas Road , Morganville , N.J. , immediately following the Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Fisher House Foundation or to Army Emergency Relief. To donate to the Fisher House Foundation, please make checks payable to Fisher House Foundation in memory of Corporal Brian M. Connelly and mail to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., at 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420 , Rockville, Md. 20850 . You may also call the Fisher House Foundation to donate at 888-294-8560 or donate online at www.fisherhouse.org, again specifying that the donation is being made in memory of Corporal Brian M. Connelly. To donate to Army Emergency Relief, please make checks payable to Army Emergency Relief in memory of Corporal Brian M. Connelly and mail to Army Emergency Relief, 200 Stovall Street , Room 5-N-13, Alexandria , Va. , 22332-0600 . You may also donate online at www.aerhq.org, specifying that the donation is being made in memory of Corporal Brian M. Connelly.

Ronald Jordan, 71, of Elizabeth, passed away, Monday, March 2, 2009, at Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth.

Born in Linden, he was a lifelong resident of Linden and Elizabeth. He was the owner/operator of Jordan Transit, Elizabeth, for 40 years.

Ronald was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Marian Wietrzykowski Jordan; and two brothers, Howard and Joseph. He is survived by one sister, Dorothy Healey of Holmdel; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and family.

Family and friends are invited Friday, March 6, 2009, from 9AM to 11AM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, with a graveside service following at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

BETTY JANE “B.J.” DOWNEY YANKOSKI of KEYPORT – died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was 81.

Born in Newark, she resided in West Keansburg for 51 years before moving to Keyport 3 years ago. Prior to her retirement in 1989, she was a sales assistant in the jewelry department at Bradlees in Middletown for 10 years. In addition, she was a school bus driver for Loorie Bus in Middletown for 15 years.

Surviving are her husband, William A. Yankoski; a son, William Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Mount Laurel; a sister, Ruth of Cheesequake Village; three brothers, James of Metuchen, Robert of Sayreville and Edward of Matawan; two grandchildren, William III and his wife Martha, and Melanie and her husband, James Hoxie; a step granddaughter, Ashley Hass; and a great granddaughter, Stefania.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Entombment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Middletown. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday 4-8PM. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

HAROLD “Fred” SOBKO of LITTLE EGG HARBOR – died Saturday at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin. He was 87.

Born in Irvington, he resided in Sayreville and Morganville before moving to Little Egg Harbor 9 years ago. Prior to his retirement in 1985, he was a production worker at Hyatt Rollerbearing in Clark for many years. He was an Army veteran of WW II.

Surviving are his wife, Theresa D’Addio Sobko; two sons, Harry and his wife Kathi of Keyport, and Paul and his wife Judy of Bayville; and two granddaughters, Katie and Jessica.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 PM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Private cremation will follow. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

WHARTON – M. JOAN WALLACE-MILLS died Friday, February 27, 2009 at home. She was 79.

Born in Keyport, she resided in Bloomfield, West Caldwell, Parsippany and Cedar Grove before moving to Wharton 11 years ago.

She was a 1946 graduate of Bloomfield High School, and graduated from Berkeley College in 1947. Prior to her retirement, she was co-owner of Walter Mills Plumbing and Heating in Cedar Grove for 18 years. She was a member and past president of the Caldwell Womens Elks, and was a member, past corresponding secretary and past president of the Rotary Anns in Cedar Grove. She was a member of the American National Red Cross, and served in the Womens Civil Air Patrol in 1941. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Wharton.

She was predeceased by her parents, James Paul Wallace and Mary Sullivan, and by a sister, Eileen Busse.
Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia Mills of Wharton, Karen Mueller of Manorville, NY, and Tricia Stolfi of Port Jefferson Station, NY; two grandchildren, Danielle Nicole Stolfi and Timothy Stolfi; and by her adored dogs Timothy and Sully, and her cherished cats Sage and Lakota.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:30 AM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, followed by a 9:15 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Keyport. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Howard P. Schulze Sr. 71, of Brick passed away February 26, 2009 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.

Born in Newark he resided in Newark, Irvington and then Old Bridge before moving to Toms River in 1987.
Howard had worked for General Motors in Linden before his retirement.

Surviving are his beloved wife Virginia Wyckoff Schulze. His sons Howard P. Schulze Jr. and Raymond Schulze. His daughters Lorraine Mateuszczyk and Jeannine Schulze, several Brothers and sisters and his 5 grandchildren.

A memorial mass will be held on Monday March 2, 2009, 10:30am at St. Mary's RC Church, South Amboy, NJ. Silverton Memorial 2482 Church Rd., Toms River are in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph W. Brown, 75, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Van Dyke Hospice, Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ.

Born in New York, he resided in Maspeth, Queens, before moving to Whiting 16 years ago. He was employed as a Hilo operator with Helena Rubenstein, Roselyn, NY; and then as an assistant manager with London Town Cars, Long Island City, NY, retiring at age 62.

Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Mary Carroll Brown; three brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Mary M. Neefeldt Brown; two daughters and son-in-laws, Marilyn and Robert Gussmann of Aberdeen; and Diane and Robert Edelman of Glen Cove, NY; four grandchildren, Robert, Sharon and Melanie Gussmann and Robert Edelman; and a sister, Mary Mariani of Staten Island.

Family and friends are invited Thursday, 6-9PM and Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Saturday, 10AM at the funeral home, with an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement Church, Matawan. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Robert J. Layer, 78, of Cliffwood Beach/Old Bridge Twp., passed away, Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Brooklyn, he resided in Cypress Hills, before moving to Cliffwood Beach in 1961. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retouch photo engraver with Alco Gravure, Hoboken, for 37 years, before retiring in 1985. He was a church sexton with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for 14 years. He was a communicant and usher with St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor and a former member of the Cliffwood VFW. He was a great fisherman, enjoyed boating and was a member of the Hazlet Wood Carvers Club.

Robert was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Frances (Kaufmann) Layer. Surviving are his wife, Rose Pfannschmidt Layer; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Lisa Layer, Jr. of Barnegat; and Brian and Anne Marie Layer of Cliffwood Beach; a brother, Joseph Layer of VA; two sisters, Lillian Quinlan of Smithtown, NY; and Frances Layer of CA; a brother-in-law, Mickey Pfannschmidt of Germany; and six grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Samantha, Kellie, Julianne and Jared.

Family and friends are invited Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and Friday, 9AM at the funeral home, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Florence Walthers, 88, of Hazlet, passed away, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at home.

Born in Prudhoe, Great Britain, she resided in Flushing, Queens, before moving to Hazlet 47 years ago. She worked as a nurses’ aide at St. Luke’s Hospital, Long Island, before becoming a homemaker. She was a communicant of Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach.

Florence was predeceased by her husband, Harold Walthers, in 1981. Surviving are two sons, James Walthers and his wife, Sue, of Howell; and Patrick Walters of Hazlet; and six grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Monday, 9AM at the funeral home, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

John J. Caliendo, Sr., 94, of Morganville, passed away, Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shrewsbury.

Born in Brooklyn, he resided in Matawan for 25 years, before moving to Morganville. During the war, he was a welder for the Kearny Shipyards, and worked in a civil conservation camp in Idaho. He was the proprietor of Rural Body Works, Old Bridge, for 41 years, before retiring in 1989. He was a communicant and usher with St. Clement RC Church, Matawan; a member of the Knights of Columbus; a member of the Aberdeen Fire Department, originally known as Oak Shades Fire Department, in 1942, becoming exempt in 1991; and the Italian American Club, Keyport.

John was predeceased by his wife, Mary M. Conzalino Caliendo in 1994 and his siblings, Salvatore, Patsy, Rose, Tommy, Theresa and Ralph. Surviving are his children, Nicholas and his wife, Joyce Caliendo; and John J. Caliendo, Jr., all of Colts Neck, four grandchildren, Nick Jr., Jayme, Wendy and Jill and two great grandchildren, Anthoni and Olivia.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 5-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and Saturday, 8AM at the funeral home, with a 9AM Mass at St. Clement Church, Matawan. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

John J. Caliendo, Sr., 94, of Morganville, passed away, Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shrewsbury.

Born in Brooklyn, he resided in Matawan for 25 years, before moving to Morganville. During the war, he was a welder for the Kearny Shipyards, and worked in a civil conservation camp in Idaho. He was the proprietor of Rural Auto Body, Old Bridge, for 41 years, before retiring in 1989. He was a communicant and usher with St. Clement RC Church, Matawan; a member of the Knights of Columbus; a member of the Aberdeen Fire Department, originally known as Oak Shades Fire Department, in 1942, becoming exempt in 1991; and the Italian American Club, Keyport.

John was predeceased by her wife, Mary M. Conzalino Caliendo in 1994 and his siblings, Salvatore, Patsy, Rose, Tommy, Theresa and Ralph. Surviving are his children, Nicholas and his wife, Joyce Caliendo; and John J. Caliendo, Jr., all of Colts Neck, four grandchildren, Nick Jr., Jayme, Wendy and Jill and two great grandchildren, Anthoni and Olivia.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 5-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and Saturday, (TBA) AM at the funeral home, with a (TBA) AM Mass at St. Clement Church, Matawan. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Marian Gilroy, 81, of Manhattan, NY, passed away, Monday, February, 23, 2009, at Beth Israel Medical Center, NY.

Born in Manhattan, she resided there most of her life. Before retiring in 1987, she worked as a secretary with Sperry Rand, NY, for 35 years. She was a member of the St. Columbo Church, NYC.

Marian is survived by two sisters, Gertrude Brown and her husband, William of Hazlet, NJ; and Rita Maynes, Middletown, NJ; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Saturday, 9:15AM at the funeral home, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport, NJ. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Evelyn Rockwood O’Bosky, 95, of Union Beach, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Augusta, Maine, she resided in Newark, before moving to Union Beach in 1947. For 30 years, from 1958 to 1983, she was employed with Dr. William Orlacchio of Hazlet and Keyport, as a dental assistant, before retiring. She was a former president of the Dental Assistant Association. She was a communicant of Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach and a member of the choir. Evelyn had a beautiful singing voice and sang on the radio with her sisters in Maine, during the early days of radio.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Andrew O’Bosky, Jr. in 1999; her parents, George D. and Edith Mac Lean Rockwood; siblings, Kenneth Wilson, Clifford Wilson, Marion Wilson, Jessie Rockwood Gerrier and Eileen Rockwood Testa; and two grandchildren, Andrew J. O’Bosky, IV; and Dennis G. O’Bosky, Jr. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-laws, Andrew and Barbara O’Bosky, III of Red Bank; and Dennis and Toni O’Bosky of Springville, CA; a granddaughter, Kellie O’Bosky-Haas of Middletown; and three great grandchildren, Alyson and Abigail O’Bosky and Clare Haas.

Family and friends are invited Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Thursday, 9AM at the funeral home, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Holy Family RC Church, P.O. Box 56, Keyport, NJ 07735

Ann Towney, 95, of Laurence Harbor, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at home.

Born in Newark, she resided there before moving to Laurence Harbor 72 years ago. She was homemaker. Ann was a communicant of St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor. She loved her family above all else and the children of the neighborhood.

Ann was predeceased by her husband, William, in 2004; her parents, Nicodemus and Mary Balazus Stancik; and a sister, Helen Kukla. Surviving is a daughter, Linda Kurimsky of Laurence Harbor and Union Beach; a son, William Towney of Laurence Harbor; a brother, Edward Stancik of Holmdel; a sister, Eleanor Stancik of NYC; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Saturday, 8AM at the funeral home, with a 9AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor. Entombment to follow at Holmdel Mausoleum, Holmdel. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the St. Lawrence St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

MARIA KUROWSKY “Marie” LAPA of TINTON FALLS – died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was 85.

Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Matawan for most of her life before moving to Seabrook Village 10 years ago. Prior to her retirement, she was a secretary at EI DuPont in Parlin for many years. She was an active member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Matawan for many years, and was a member of the Circle. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank F. Lapa Jr, and by her parents, Gustav and Gladys Sheppard Kurowsky. Surviving is a cousin, Carol Mehok of Punta Gorda, FL.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum, Keyport. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. To send condolences to the family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

EILEEN M. MILLROY APPLETON of CLIFFWOOD BEACH – died Sunday February 15, 2009 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was 59.

Born in Jersey City, she resided in Harrison for 32 years before moving to Cliffwood Beach 31 years ago.
Prior to her retirement 6 years ago, she was a customer service representative for Cablevision of NJ in Parlin for 17 years.

Surviving are her husband, Stephen; a daughter, Kimberly and her husband Michael Gecik of Middletown; a son, Arny and his wife Nicole Appleton of Old Bridge; two brothers, Charles Millroy of Little Egg Harbor and Kenneth Millroy of Manahawkin; a sister, Joyce Stiles of Effort, PA; and five grandchildren, Casey, Michael, Riley, Maddie, and Braeden.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at a time to be announced in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Keyport. Private cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 131 Bath Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

MARGARET C. KING CRAWFORD of UNION BEACH – died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at home. She was 66.

Born in Long Branch, she resided in Hazlet before moving to Union Beach 44 years ago. She was a Special Olympic coach for the handicapped for 23 years, and was also a teachers technician with the handicapped for the Monmouth County Regional School District in Tinton Falls. In addition, she was a floor aid worker at Regency Park Nursing Home in Hazlet, and Arnold Walter Nursing Home in Holmdel.

She was predeceased by her father, Theodore King.
Surviving are her husband, Frank T. Crawford; her children, Christina Crawford and her husband Michael Nesfield of Keansburg;Caroll Ehnot of Keansburg, Caren Febo of Ohio, and Catherine Crawford of Union Beach; a son in law, Scott Febo of Ohio; her mother, Lillian Foster King of Holmdel;Sisters Lavonia Kinney of Texas, Charlotte D’Amelio of Brownsmills NJ, Maryellen King of Florida, Catherine Bork of Keyport, Anna Theresa Kovacs of Texas, brothers: Joseph Connors of Keansburg, Theodore King Jr. of Idaho, James King of Belford, Joseph King of Bricktown and Patrick King of Louisiana and six grandchildren, Connor Dillon, Steven Ehnot, Cody Febo, Corey Febo, Tyler Kovacs and Maria Ferraro.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at a time to be announced in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Interment will follow at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

HELEN B. KARPIE SCHULMEISTER of CHEESEQUAKE – died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. She was 82.

Born in Hazelton, PA, she resided in Newark and Cliffwood before moving to the Cheesequake section of Old Bridge 60 years ago. Prior to her retirement in 1987, she was a quality control inspector for Revlon in Edison for over 20 years. She was a communicant of Most Holy Redeemer Church, Old Bridge.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles in 1997, and by a son, Louis in 1994.
Surviving are a son, David and his wife Kathy Schulmeister of Old Bridge; a daughter Linda of Matawan; a brother, Daniel Karpie of Holmdel; three grandchildren, Enjelica, Alison and Matthew; and a great grandson, Zachary.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 AM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, followed by a 10:00 AM service at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Old Bridge. Interment will follow at Old Tennent Cemetery, Manalapan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, 246 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth (Papai) Varsanyi, 83, of Edison, passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Care One at the Highlands, Edison.

Born in Hungary, she came to the United States in 1956, during the Hungarian Revolution, settling in Newark and then Edison. She was employed as an office worker with the Newark Board of Education for 25 years, retiring 30 years ago. She was a Red Cross volunteer in Prague, prior to coming to America. She loved reading and history; she was a wonderful cook and had an unconditional love for her family.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Julius Varsanyi in 1986; and her parents, Istvan and Rose Papai. Surviving are her children and their spouses; Zoltan and Nancy Varsanyi of Matawan; Peter and Karen Varsanyi of Washington, D.C.; and Thomas and Maggie Varsanyi of Edison; a brother, Istvan Papai of Australia; six grandchildren, Veronica, Peter, Kristina, Steven, Christopher and Meredith; and three great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 3-5PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, with a service at 5PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Elizabeth to the Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Jack P.Triolo, 78, of Matawan, passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Brooklyn, to Frank and Jenny Triolo, he resided in Red Bank, graduating from Red Bank High School, before moving to Matawan, 54 years ago. He was employed as a construction technician with HNTB Engineering, Wayne, for over 20 years; and worked at St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, for 12 years. He was a communicant of St. Clement RC Church, Matawan, and also an usher as a Holy Name member of St. Clement. He was past captain, trustee, president and member with the Matawan First Aid Squad for over 35 years. He loved the Rangers, Yankees and Giants. He was past coach of Babe Ruth Teams; Matawan Braves and Matawan Hawks. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict, from 1951 to 1953, as a Corporal; 25^th Division 64F.A. “A” Battalion; Chief of Section of 105MM How, with 15 crewman under him, where he received the Good Conduct Ribbon, Unit Service Ribbon with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, the NJ Distinguished Service Ribbon, the Korean Service Ribbon, the UN Service Ribbon; and the President Service Ribbon with Three Stars.

Surviving is his wife, of 54 years, Frances Artelli Triolo; three sons, Frank Triolo of Belmar; Jack Triolo, Jr. of Matawan and Joseph Triolo and his wife, Denise of Old Bridge; and two grandchildren, Chelsea and Andre.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Monday, 9AM at the funeral home, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement RC Church, Matawan. Cremation is private. Burial of Cremains will take place at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. John Vianney High School in Jack’s name “Mr. T” would be appreciated. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Rowland S. Seckinger, 71, of Keyport, NJ, passed away, Monday, February 9, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Rowland was born in Savannah, GA, and although he moved a few times in his life, Wilkes-Barre, PA for 6 years; Nyack, NY for 10 years and Keyport, 19 years, his heart never strayed far from his southern birth place. Rowland was an Eagle Scout, Benedictine Military Academy (GA) graduate and United States Air Force and Marine peacetime veteran. He attended Armstrong State College in Savannah, GA, and later received his MBA from King’s College in Pennsylvania. He started working at American Cyanamid Company in Savannah, GA, as a young man and served at two other locations for 16 years, before transferring to Bound Brook, NJ, for 10 years, and eventually retired in 2000, concluding a 43 year career. Rowland was an avid and tireless volunteer, including Boy Scouts of America; Explorer Post founder and leader; American Red Cross; EMT; Solomon Lodge Mason (Grand Commandery Knight Templar of Georgia; York Rite Bodes of Free Masonry Georgia charter of Palestine Commandery No 7; Georgia Chapter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons); reserve member Keyport Fire Department, Lincoln Hose Company; treasurer Keyport Fire Museum; Keyport Environmental Commissioner; treasurer Twin Lights Historical Society (Outstanding Volunteer recognition 2005), the Shriners of North America/Alee Temple Shriners; and International Association of Machinists. Rowland never met a stranger, lived to tell stories, and loved the sea.

Rowland was predeceased by his parents, Rowland Burroughs Seckinger, Jr. and Elnora Sturtevant Seckinger. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Locke Seckinger; his children, Alison, Lorraine Crapse; Lenora Sturtevant Mesibov; Rowland Bishop Seckinger; Gregory William Brooks; and Karin Annette Sellite; two sisters, Barbara Seckinger Wall and Joan Seckinger Martin; and 19 grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Saturday, 2-4 PM, for a memorial gathering, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Cremation was private. Burial of Cremains will take place in Savannah, GA, February 18, 2009, Laurel Grove Cemetery at 11AM. The service will be followed by a celebration of Rowland’s life at Kevin Barry’s on River Street, Savannah, at 1PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rowland’s name to the Keyport Fireman’s Museum, P.O. Box 839, Keyport, NJ 07735. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Frederick “Curly” J. Della Pietro, 85, of West Keansburg, passed away, Sunday, February 8, 2009, at home.

He was born in Matawan. Fred was employed as a machine operator with Atco Tile, Keyport, then as a heavy equipment operator with the Hazlet Twp. Road Department; and then became owner of Curly and Sons Clean-Up, before retiring in 1986. He was a communicant of St. Ann RC Church, Keansburg. He served his country in the Army during WWII.

Fred was predeceased by his wife, Alberta R. Comerford, in March 2008. Surviving are his children, Frederick Della Pietro, Jr. and his wife, Pat, of Keansburg; Grace Wiggett of Hazlet and Thomas Della Pietro of Hazlet and his girlfriend, Chris; four grandchildren, Carrie, Justin, Jimmy and Kim; four great grandchildren, Jack Jr.; Joseph; Alyssa and Evan; and his dog, Harley.

Family and friend are invited Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Thursday, 8:15AM with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Thomas J. Dougan,Sr. 67, of Union Beach, passed away Monday, February 9, 2009, at home.

Born in Birmham, England, he resided in Upper Manhattan, before moving to Union Beach 36 years ago. He was employed as a chief engineer with Sovereign Hotel, Manhattan; then as a carpenter and engineer with NY Eye and Ear Infirmary, 14^th and 2^nd Aves., Manhattan; and a mail handler with the GMF Post Office, Eatontown, for 24 years. He was a communicant of Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach; a former member of the Union Beach Board of Health; former youth soccer coach and founding member of the Soccer League with Hazlet and Union Beach; and the first and second vice-president of the Irish Federation of Monmouth County. He served his country in the Army during Vietnam.

Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Thomas L. and Margaret Small Dougan. Surviving is his wife, Rosaleen Walsh Dougan; his children and their spouses, Thomas J. and Dawn Dougan, Jr. of Hazlet; Christopher and Winifred Dougan; Rosaleen and Brendan Greene; and Peter and Patricia Dougan, all of Union Beach; a sister, Kathleen Boltan of England; and 14 grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Tuesday, 7-9PM and Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Thursday, 9AM with a10AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Interment to follow at Bayview Cemetery, Leonardo. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

William T. Armington Sr. 77 of Cliffwood Beach died on Sunday Feb. 8, 2009 at the Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Bayonne, he moved to Cliffwood Beach 65 years ago. William was served in the Navy on the USS Fulton AS-11and then after being Honorable discharged he began a 20 years of service with the Island Seabee’s of Red Bank and was a Lifetime Island member X1. He was a Line Chief for Jersey Central Power & Light, Old Bridge for 40years retiring in 1992. Mr. Armington was also a member of the Lions Club of Laurence Harbor, a lifetime member of the USS Fulton AS-11, a Little League and Soccer coach, Laurence Harbor, a Scout Leader for the Laurence Harbor and Cliffwood Beach Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and he was Santa Claus for all the local area organizations for the past 40 years. He loved his beloved cat Butterball.

Surviving is his wife Doris(Demgard) Armington, his daughters Cheryl Armington of St. John, IN, Patricia and her husband Kevin Gleason of Lanoka Harbor, and a son William T. Jr. and his wife Laura of Griffith, ID, a sister Louise Colucci of Denville and 5 grandchildren Andreas Pergher, Alison, Kevin Jr. and Caitlin Gleason and Megan Matusik.

Visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Day Funeral Home 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ 07735. Cremation will be private. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33 St., Floor 3, NY, NY 10016-5337. For online condolences or directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfh@verizon. net

Carroll Woolf, 92, of Cliffwood Beach/Aberdeen, passed away, Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel.

Born in Sparkill, NY, he resided in Cliffwood Beach for the past 80 years. He was employed as a security guard with Investigative Services, Inc., Sea Girt, before retiring in 1993. He served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus and the Cliffwood VFW.

Carroll is survived by six nieces and nephews; and 23 great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited Monday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Tuesday, 8:30AM, with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Theresa Gallopo, 86, of Keyport, passed away, Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in College Point, NY, she resided in Union Beach, before moving to Keyport. She was a homemaker and a communicant of Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Theresa liked to bowl and play bingo.

Theresa was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Gallopo, in 1995; her parents, John and Theresa Schoudernicker Lulay; and a daughter, Cheryl DeFazio. Surviving are her children and their spouses; William and Sandy Siegle, Sr.; Robert Gallopo; Gary and Debbie Gallopo; JoAnn McGowan; Joseph and Michelle Gallopo; Holly Gallopo; Kevin and Donna Gallopo; and Carolyn Gallopo; 14 grandchildren, William and wife, Noreen Siegle, Jr.; Debbie and husband, Anthony Triano; Tracey Panfile; Caly Gallopo; Joseph Gallopo; Jeffrey DeFazio; Charlie DeFazio; Nicole Gallopo; Anthony Gallopo; Casey Gallopo; Tara McGowan; Kara Gallopo; Drew Gallopo; and Lisa Gallopo; eight great-grandchildren, Olivia, Ashley, Amanda, Gabrielle, Jason, Emily, Joseph and Marissa; and two great great grandchildren, Ella and Ariel; and two good friends, Cathy Pellitier and Gloria Wilson-Chandler.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, 10AM at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Entombment to follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Albert Rosato, 85, of Keyport, passed away, Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Bayshore Health Care, Holmdel.

Born in Cliffwood, he resided most of his life in Keyport. He worked at Atco Tile, Keyport, for 25 years; then as an automotive machinist with Matty’s Auto Parts for 40 years, before retiring in May 2008. He was a communicant of St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport; a life member over 50 years with the Keyport Hook and Ladder Fire Company; and life member and past commander with the VFW #4247, Keyport; a member of the Joe Pettinato Bowling League and the Sunday Mixed Masters League. Al served his country in the Army during WWII.

Albert was predeceased by his wife, Stella Raskyasky Rosato in 1988; his parents, Daniel and Adelaida Pellegrino Rosato; and a sister, Jennie Sardella. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Julius and Maryanne Rosato of Keyport; Theresa and Louis Natarcola of Keyport; Mary Ann and Brian Provini of Atlantic Highlands; Diane Rosato and Thomas Swift of Keyport; and Antoinette and Paul V. Frate of Hazlet; his siblings, Susan Biablocki of South River; Joseph Rosato of Keyport; Henry Rosato of Staten Island, NY; Julius Rosato of Ft. Pierce, FL and Daniel Rosato of Wall; five grandchildren, Julius Jr., Loretta, Michelle, Robert and Anthony; and six great-grandchildren, Jenna, Amanda, Brianna, Dillon, Hunter and Enza.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Monday, 8:30AM at the funeral home, with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Mary E. Hrabosky, 89, of Union Beach, passed away, Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Newark. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. She was a parishioner with Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach; and an avid bingo player.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, John J. Hrabosky, Sr.; her parents, Richard and Margaret Ryan Duffy; a son, Richard M. Hrabosky; two sisters, Loretta Duffy and Anna Zelonis; and a great grandson, Brandon Hrabosky. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Catherine and Mitchell Shade of Union Beach; John J. Hrabosky, Jr. of Union Beach, with whom she lived; and Mary and Roger Peterson of Brick; a daughter-in-law, Charlene Hrabosky of Toms River; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Friday, 9AM, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary to The National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606.

For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Irene M. Coppinger, 78, of Hazlet, passed away, Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Jersey City, she resided there until moving to Hazlet 14 years ago. She was employed as a factory worker with Western Electric, Kearny, for 10 years; a waitress with Sophie’s Greenville Garden, Jersey City, for 30 years; and a lunch aide with PS20, Jersey City, for 10 years, before retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Hazlet Club; the Rosary Society of St. Paul’s, Jersey City; and the Democratic Club of Hazlet.

Irene was predeceased by her husband, Edward; a son, Edward, in 1986; her parents, Andrew and Julia Petri Varga; and six siblings. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-laws, Denise and Rocco Tango of Old Bridge; and Ruth Ann and Eugene Hickey of Keyport; a brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Lorraine Varga of FL; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Brennan of Hazlet; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Saturday, 8:30AM, with a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at Jesus the Lord Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

HAZLET – GERALDINE R. FAUERBACH MURRAY died Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Regency Park Nursing Home, Hazlet. She was 81.

Born in Newark, she resided in Maplewood and Union Beach before moving to Hazlet several years ago. She was a former communicant of Holy Family Church, Hazlet.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert b. Murray in 1989.
Surviving are three sons, Robert of Virginia Beach, VA, Michael of Columbia, TN, and Joseph of Hazlet; a sister, Agnes Geraci of Maplewood; and three grandchildren, Tommy, Bryan and Andrew.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Interment will follow at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday 9-11AM. For information, directions, or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

HAZLET – ANGELA DiSTASIO LUPO died Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was 92.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she resided in Hazlet for the past 25 years.
She was a homemaker, and a communicant of St. Benedict Church, Holmdel.

She was predeceased by her husband, Carmine in 2002.
Surviving are two sons, Francis and his wife Sandra Lupo of Lincroft, and John Lupo of West Trenton; two sisters, Fay Siconolfi of Buffalo, NY and Rose Marie Pira of Hackensack; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Christine.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 AM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, followed by a 9:15 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum, Keyport. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

HAZLET – MARY G. NATALE CARPARELLI died Saturday, January 31, 2008 at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. She was 94.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, she resided in East Rutherford for many years before moving to Hazlet several years ago. Prior to her retirement in 1974, she was a seamstress for the Glamorize Company in New Jersey for 18 years. She was a member of the East Rutherford Seniors and the Hazlet Township Seniors.

She was predeceased by a brother, Tom Natale, and by a sister, Lena Furrillo.
Surviving are her husband, Peter; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:15 AM in the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, followed by a 10:15 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Church, Keansburg. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. For information, directions or to send condolences to family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Mary D. (Gerrity) Fitzpatrick Quirke, 90, of Hazlet, passed away, Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at home.

Born in Brooklyn, she resided there before moving to Hazlet in 1973. She was a communicant of Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Mary was employed as a secretary with Chase Manhattan Bank, NYC, and then with Mitsui Imports, NYC, retiring in 1983.

Mary was predeceased by her first husband, John Fitzpatrick in 1963; and her second husband, John F. Quirke in 1999. Surviving are her children, and their spouses; Gerard and Carol Fitzpatrick of Virginia Beach; Anne Rehm and her companion, Peter Soper of Brick; Jane and Alfred Peavy of Phonicia, NY; John and Debbie Fitzpatrick of Brooklyn; Mary and Sam Sulsky of Brooklyn; James and Margaret Fitzpatrick of Hazlet; Patricia and Tom Sooy of Palm Harbor, FL; Eileen and Ed Shown of Morganville; Veronica Fitzpatrick of Tampa, FL; Joan and Rick Berardo of Rumson; two stepchildren, William and Deborah Quirke, both of NY; 16 Grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Saturday, 8:30AM, with a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach, NJ. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Catherine L. (Pryor) Zimmerman, 88, of Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2009.

Born in Buena Vista, VA, she resided in Elizabeth for 50 years, before moving to Cliffwood Beach 9 years ago. She was a homemaker.

Catherine was predeceased by her husband, Edward Zimmerman, in 2000; and her parents, Fred and Nellie Pryor. Surviving are her children and their spouses; Joanne and Sam Connor of Leonardo; Katherine and Leon Van Dyke of Cliffwood Beach; Edward and Monica Zimmerman, Jr. of West Hartford, CT; and Marie Zimmerman of Stirling; a brother, Fred Pryor of Amherst, VA; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Friday, 2-4 and 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Saturday, 9:30AM, with a 10AM service at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Joseph V. O’Shea, 79, of Cheesequake Village, passed away, Monday, January 26, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in East Rutherford, he resided in Matawan, before moving to Old Bridge in 1988. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor.

Joseph is survived by his children, a son, Timothy O’Shea of Pt. Pleasant Beach; and a daughter, Susan Smith of Colchester, CT; four grandsons, Colin, Ryan, Timmy and Shane; and two great grandsons, Justin and Riley.

Family and friends are invited Friday, from 11AM, with a 12PM service at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. Cremation will be private. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Marie Kanter, 94, of Holmdel, passed away, Monday, January 26, 2009, at Arnold Walter Nursing Center, Holmdel, NJ.

Born in Scranton, PA, she resided in Brooklyn, before moving to Holmdel five years ago. Marie had worked in the family business of Grand Cleaners, NYC. She was an avid sports fan of golf, baseball and football.

Marie was predeceased by her husband, Philip Kanter, in 1991; her parents, John and Caroline (Wirth) Slangan; a sister, Eleanor Hanson; and a brother, John Slangan. Surviving are her children, a daughter, Linda Puccia, of Middletown and a son, Roger Kanter, of New York City; four grandchildren, Greg and Karen Puccia; and Justin and Josh Kanter; and two great grandchildren, Jenna and Zach Puccia.

Cremation was private. A memorial gathering will take place on Thursday, 6-8PM, with a 7PM service, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Marybeth Hammill, 49, of Union Beach, passed away, at home on Monday, January 26, 2009.

Born in Jersey City, she resided there until moving to Union Beach 31 years ago. She was a communicant of Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach.

Marybeth was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Elizabeth (O’Grady) Hammill; and a sister, Patricia Hammill in 2004. Surviving are her siblings, Gail Hammill of Union Beach; Elizabeth Hammill of Brick; Sharon and husband, Ray Duffy of Tenafly; Kathleen Geronimo of Brick; Kenneth Hammill of Staten Island and his companion, Desma Dunne; James and wife, Carleen Hammill of Union Beach; and Joseph Hammill of Union Beach. She was the aunt to eight nieces and nephews and five great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and Thursday, 9AM at the funeral home, with a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family RC Church, Union Beach. Interment to follow at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Robert “Bob” S. Coiner, 65, of Hazlet, passed away, Sunday, January 25, 2009, at home.

Born in Tacoma Park, MD, he resided in Brick and Wanamassa, before moving to Hazlet in 1998. He was a logistician with the Naval Weapons Station, Earle, from 1962, until his retirement in 2000. Since 1975, he was a member of the YRSC (Year Round Sports Club), Forked River; from 1965, he was a member of the Moose Lodge #1521, West Virginia; and from 1989, a Free Mason Ocean Lodge, Spring Lake. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert W. and Ruth Painter Coiner. Surviving is his loving spouse and friend, Julia Coleman Coiner; a son, Robert T. Coiner of Red Bank; a son and daughter-in-law, Christian and Stacey Coiner of Howell; and a daughter and son-in-law, Bethany Lynn and Michael DeGilio of Ocean Twp.; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Tom Shepard of Bradentown, FL; five grandchildren, Christina, Max and Michael DeGilio; and Rebecca and Brandon Coiner; and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Friday, 10:30AM, with an 11AM Service at the funeral home. Cremation is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bob to Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com

Eileen Coleman, 83, of Hazlet, passed away, Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank.

Born October 21, 1925 in New York City, she moved to Leonardo in 1973. In the 1940’s, she worked as an operator for Bell Telephone, NYC.

Eileen was predeceased by her husband, James, in 1991; and five brothers, James, Thomas, Joseph, John and Michael. She is survived by her seven children and their spouses, James and Ramona of Cape Coral, FL; Kevin and Deborah of Bronx, NY; Daniel of Hazlet; Christopher and Patricia of Matawan; Andrew of Hazlet; Nancy of Aberdeen; and Jane and John Miller of New Monmouth; a sister, Joan Kopcinski of Sleepy Hollow, NY;14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Thursday, 8:30AM with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at Bayview Cemetery, Leonardo. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

William H. Johanson, 88, of Knoxville, TN, passed away, Thursday, January 22, 2009, at the Knoxville VA Hospital.

Born in Manhattan, he resided in Holmdel and Charlotte, NC, before moving to Tennessee, two years ago. He was an office manager with Leif, Foster, Werle, Manhattan, for 35 years, retiring in 1982. He served his country in the Army during WWII.

William was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Barrett in 1996; and his parents, Gottfried and Vera (Chemka) Johanson. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-laws, Jeffrey and Isabel Johanson of Nashua, NH; and Timothy and Patti Johanson of Knoxville, TN; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Dan Hunt of Corolla, NC; six grandchildren; three great granddaughters; a brother-in-law, William Barrett of Long Island; and one nephew.

Family and friends are invited Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport; and Wednesday, 8:30AM, with a 9:15AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Keyport. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

Josephine Galiastro, 88, loving mother and grandmother, of Hazlet, passed away, Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.

Born in Jersey City, she resided there, before moving to Hazlet 40 years ago. She was a homemaker, a communicant of St. Benedict’s Church, Holmdel, and a member of the Holy Rosary Society. Josephine was predeceased by her husband, Frank Galiastro, in 1976; and her parents, Gabriel and Maria (Buccafusco) Cali.

Surviving are three daughters and son-in-laws, Rose Marie and Richard Kutler of Old Bridge; JoAnn and Frank Zsilavetz of Waretown; and Francine and Martin Siederer of East Brunswick; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Frank and Pam Galiastro of NC; and Joseph and Mary Galiastro of Union Beach; one sister, Anna Mann of Wayne; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Monday, 9AMwith a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict’s Church, Holmdel. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

RAYMOND J. BENNINGTON, Jr.of CLIFFWOOD BEACH – died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was 70.

Born in Montclair, he resided in Laurence Harbor for 20 years before moving to Cliffwood Beach 44 years ago. Prior to his retirement 11 years ago, he was an iron worker for 37 years and past union president for Ironworkers Local 373 in Perth Amboy. He was a member and fundraiser for the Knollcroft S&A in Cliffwood Beach, and was a member of the South Amboy Elks. He was a past member of the Laurence Harbor 1st Aid Squad, as well as the Laurence Harbor Fire Department. In addition, he was a Laurence Harbor Little League Coach, a Pop Warner Football coach, and also coached at the St. Lawrence CYO. He also played on the USS Sierra Navy Baseball team. He was a Navy Veteran, having served on the USS Sierra during Peacetime. He attended St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy Stief Bennington; his children, Kim Mitchell of Lincoln, AL, Daniel of Jackson, Renee and her husband John Snyder of Inverness, FL, and David of Cliffwood Beach; three brothers, Robert of Old Bridge, Richard of Flat Top, WV, and Ronald of Howell; and two grandchildren, Jessica McClure and James Mitchell.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, 8AM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, followed by a 9AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Lawrence Church, Laurence Harbor. Interment with military honors will follow at the NJ Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Raymond to the Laurence Harbor Fire Department, 20 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879 or the Laurence Harbor First Aid & Safety Squad, 17 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879. For information, directions or to send condolences to the family, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.

E. Brian Pfarr, 51, of Parlin, passed away, Thursday, January 15, 2009, at home.

Born in Rahway, he resided in Laurence Harbor, before moving to the Parlin section of Sayreville, eight years ago. He was employed for 20 years as an Assistant Vice-President, Broker Dealer Service Department, with Chase Bank, West Paterson. He was a communicant and assistant organist with St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor.

Brian was predeceased by his father, Eugene G. Pfarr. Surviving is his mother, Alice (Yackulich) Pfarr of Laurence Harbor; and a sister, Lynn Lotz, and her husband, Richard of Middletown; a niece, Lisa McCabe; a nephew, Justin Lotz; a great niece, Keeley McCabe; and several aunts and uncles.

Family and friends are invited, Sunday, 2-4 &7-9PM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ; and Monday, 8AM, at the funeral home, with a 9AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor, NJ. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. For online condolences to the family or directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.