Obituaries

Wanda Sweeney, of Hazlet, passed away Thursday, February 25th, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 76.   Wanda was born in Germany, on April 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Genevieve Cwiklinski.   Wanda is  survived by; her devoted husband Ronald Sweeney; her loving son Ronald Sweeney; her adoring daughter Christine Sweeney (Reardon) and her husband, William Reardon. Wanda also leaves behind a dear, lifelong friend Carole Medvetz.   For many...

   Dorothy Ann (Dee) Piccolo, 51, of Cliffwood Beach, NJ passed away Sunday, February 21st, at home in Cliffwood Beach.  Dorothy was born in Flemington, New Jersey on August 26, 1969, a daughter of Dorothy (Smith) Piccolo and the late Anthony Piccolo. She was a member of St. Lawrence RC Church Laurence Harbor, NJ for many years.  Dee is survived by her loving mother Dorothy M. Piccolo, cherished daughters Alexandra Hansen, and Erica Ferullo. Also surviving is her...

Philip J. Tanala, of Matawan, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Bayshore Community Hospital. He was 96. Philip was born in Newark, NJ on June 25, 1924, a son of the late Irene (Mullhul) and Philip Tanala. Philip served in the Merchant Marines in WW II and the Korean War. Philip leaves behind his loving wife Gloria; his adoring daughter Linda Stoller Sullivan of Englewood, Florida; his devoted son Gene Tanala of Howell and his cherished grandchildren Kimberly and Jacob...

   Troy Eakin Fitzgerald, "Junior" 73 of Keansburg passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.  He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War earning a Bronze Star.  Troy worked for Chase Pharmaceutical, Newark NJ as a Line Mechanic for 24 years retiring in 2009.    Troy is predeceased by his parents, Troy and Ada Fitzgerald, first wife Eleanor Fitzgerald, son  John Barton and siblings Rosa...

   James W. (Jim) Mellas, 59, of Keyport, NJ passed away Thursday, February 18th, at home with his wife by his side.    James was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on August 3, 1961, a son of  Angela (Siggelakis) Mellas and the late William J. Mellas.    Jim is survived by his loving wife Tina Mellas, his loving mother Angela Mellas and sister Dina Mellas. He also leaves behind his pride and joy Ella his dog and sister in laws Marie Rice and Tammy Miller and...

   Thomas Carson Spagnoli, formerly of Red Bank, NJ passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021 at Westfield Center.        Thomas was born in Irvington, NJ and raised by his loving parents Samuel and Lillian Spagnoli.       Thomas leaves behind his loving wife Elba, his son Thomas and his wife Robin of Cliffwood, his son Joseph and his wife Bonnie of Neptune, his brother Daniel and his wife Maria, his sister Susan and her husband Paul...

Patricia A. Vanderbilt Adoring husband and caretaker, George C Vanderbilt Jr, regrets to announce the passing of his beloved wife, Patricia Vanderbilt of Matawan, NJ on Wednesday February 17, 2021 at the age of 78. Born on December 31, 1942. Pat was the fourth of four children, born to John and Pearl Thibaut and was raised in the Laurence Harbor, Cliffwood Beach and Matawan area A selfless, warm and caring person, she dedicated her life to family (and her beloved Mets). If you were lucky...

Thomas E. Higgins of Keyport, passed away on Sunday, February 14th, at Bayshore Community Hospital. He was 81. Thomas was born in Jersey City, NJ on November 22, 1939, a son of the late Marion (Owen) and Thomas Higgins. Thomas is survived by his wife Lorraine; daughters Stacy Higgins; son Mark Higgins and his wife Jackie; and  two granddaughters Kaitlin and Kelsey. He also leaves his caregiver and friend Charles Eppler. Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Day Funeral...

   Ronald M. Dente, 81 of Keyport, passed away Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Monmouth Medical Center of Long Branch.    He was born to the late Michael Dente and Sophie (Pazanski) Dente.   Ronald was predeceased by his loving wife Lenora "Moose" Dente of 59 years.   Ronald is survived by his beloved children Anthony Dente and Amy Allshouse of Throop, Pennsylvania; Karen Sosnowski and her husband Wally of Forest City, Pennsylvania; Ronnie Dente...

William (Vassilios) Aristovulos, age 71, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Sunday February 7, 2021, at his treasured beach house, in Cliffwood Beach, NJ. Bill was born June 14, 1949, in Athens, Greece, to Constantine and Asimina Aristovulos. Along with his parents and his older brother Nicholas, he made the United States his home in 1956. He is survived by his loving wife Peg Werns, his beloved children Nick and Laura Aristovulos and his devoted chiweenie Max. Bill attended SUNY...