Obituaries

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Pamela Ann Rosa 51 of Middletown passed away Saturday January 18, 2020 at home. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Rafael Rosa, her father John Francis Thomas and her brother Michael Francis Thomas. She is survived by her mother Ana Thomas, loving children Anthony and Marcos Rosa of Middletown and siblings Linda Drysielski of Matawan, David Charles Thomas of Hauppauge, Long Island, and Susan Chiorazzi of Staten Island. At the request of Pamela's family, she will be privately...

Mary M. Hand, 84 of Keyport, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.  Born in Syracuse, NY she resided in Belford before moving to Keyport.  She was a member of the League of Women Voters and was very active in St. Joseph RC Church, Keyport serving as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector.  A graduate of Syracuse University, Mary had a master’s degree and taught at the Thorne Middle School in Port Monmouth for many years. Mary is...

 Mary Martin, 91, of Hazlet, NJ passed away Wednesday, January 15th, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Mary was born in Newark, NJ, on December 29, 1928. She worked as a administrative assistant for the VA Hospital in East Orange for many years, All services for Mary will be private  

Joseph Vullo, 87, of Edison, and longtime resident of Cliffwood Beach passed away Saturday January 11, 2020 at Haven Hospice of JFK Medical Center of Edison.   Joseph was born and raised in Jamestown, New York.   He went on to graduate high school and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1952 to 1955.   For many years Joseph was the owner of Joe's Radio and TV Service in Cliffwood Beach.   Joseph was known to be a...

Gretchen Ann Cruz, 82, of Aberdeen , NJ passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 11th, at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, surrounded by her family.  Gretchen was born in Red Bank, New Jersey on October 21, 1937, the daughter of the late Drusilla (Matthews) and Daniel Hendrickson. She was raised in her beloved hometown of Keyport, prior to moving to Aberdeen. She was the loving wife of Ernesto Cruz for 54 years. Gretchen was a Bus Driver for children with special needs for 37...

Dawn K. Acevedo, 53, of Parlin, NJ passed away Wednesday, January 8th, at home. Dawn was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on March 24, 1966, a daughter of the late Judith Ann (Daly) and Antonio  Acevedo. She worked as a Purchasing Agent at Old Bridge Chemicals in Old Bridge. Dawn loved animals and was a supporter of the ASPCA. Dawn is survived by her beloved cousins Mary and Bryan Berner, her Aunt Kathy Daly Kazary and her devoted best friends Cheryl Nemeth, Robert Nemeth, Patricia Paulson and...

Mary Berg, 90, of Eatontown, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  Born in the Bronx she worked for Brookdale Community College, Lincroft in the Admissions Office. Mary is pre deceased by her parents, Filipo and Dalia CerFeda.  She is survived by her loving husband; Alf, caring sons, Alf, Jr., and Phillip, 6 cherished grandchildren and 3 adored great grandchildren.  She will be dearly missed by all. Relatives and friends are invited Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 4-8 PM and...

 Raymond Verdon, 89, of Barnegat, NJ, formerly of Whiting, NJ passed away Sunday, January 5th, at West Marion Community Hospital, Okala, FL.  Raymond was born in the Bronx,NY on July 29, 1930, a son of the late Anna (Griffith) and Arthur Verdon. He served our country proudly during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. Raymond was a Postal worker at United States Postal Service for 37 years and a member of the VFW. Raymond is  survived by his loving daughters; Barbara Johnson...

 Hazel Falato, 92, of Hazlet, NJ passed away Sunday, January 5th, at Bayshore Health Care, Holmdel. She was the widow of Michael Falato and also predeceased by her sons Thomas and Edward Reeves. Hazel was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Emma and Philip  Erdmann. Hazel is survived by her loving daughter Barbara Reeves and  daughter in laws Connie Reeves, Angela Reeves. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren Patrick Reeves, Stefanie Lowe, Edward...