All Obituaries

  James (Jim) Nolan born in Jersey City spent his childhood in Rutherford and moved to Hazlet, NJ as an adult. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family on September 19th.  Jim was always there for you when you needed him and would always give you half of whatever he had in his pocket, even if he didn’t have much. He was a selfless man who loved every one and whose smile filled the room every time he entered. He could talk to anyone and everyone and everyone who...

Constance E. Petrillo, (nee Giaccio), 95, of Collingswood, NJ, formerly of Aberdeen, NJ, passed away at her Collingswood Manor nursing home, on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Connie was born on April 3, 1923 in Jersey City, NJ.  She moved to Aberdeen with her husband, Lewis, and son, Robert, in 1962 before moving to Collingswood in 2012. Connie worked as a medical records librarian at the Jersey City Medical Center and later as the Township Clerk of Aberdeen Township. She was a founding...

Fenella A. Nathaniel, 103, of Mooresville, NC passed away on September 14th of natural causes. Mrs. Nathaniel was the wife of Michael Nathaniel for 54 years. She lived in Hazlet, NJ for 31 years before moving to Mooresville in 2014 to live with her family. Mrs. Nathaniel is survived by three children, Anthony, Fenella and Garvin; 5 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Born in Castries, St. Lucia in 1915, Mrs. Nathaniel and family immigrated to the United States in 1947. Mrs. Nathaniel will...

 Carol A. Mania, 79, of Keyport, NJ passed away Sunday, September 16th, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, with her family by her side. Carol was born in Long Branch to the late Dominick and Bertha nee Latini Lafayette. She lived in Keansburg, NJ moving to Keyport 60 years ago. Carol was a parishoner of St. Joseph's RCC, Keyport. She was the widow of Leo C. Mania whom passed away February 6, 2018. She is survived by her devoted daughter Dana Mania and her longtime companion...

     Lorretta O. Towney (Kirkirt), 78, of Jackson, NJ, formerly of Laurence Harbor, NJ passed away Saturday September 8, 2018 at home.      She was predeceased by her parents John Kirkirt and Emilie (Egum) Kirkirt, her beloved husband William A. Towney, brothers John, Richard, and Ivert Kirkirt and a sister Joan Fideli .      Lorretta was born in Bronx, New York and later moved to Laurence Harbor where she resided for many years before...

John R. Cryan, 83, of Aberdeen, NJ, passed away Sunday, September 2nd, at his residence. John R. was born in County Sligo, Ireland, on July 19, 1935, a son of the late Bridget (nee Cox) and Andrew Cryan. John R. immigrated to the United States on October 19, 1955. He served in the U.S. Army and spent his career as an engineer. He is survived by his wife Breda (nee O'Connell) Cryan, children Deborah Cryan, Colleen Brady, Jack Cryan, and Susan Macchia, and sons-in-law Noel Brady and...

      Amilcar H. Correia, 53 of Cliffwood Beach, passed away August 28, 2018 at home.  He was a Union Laborer for Local 472 in Newark.  Amilcar was a very outgoing person who loved his family, sports, fishing and dancing. He was born in Portugal.      Amilcar is predeceased by his father Arthur Correia.  He leaves behind his beloved mother, Genorosa, loving sister; Maria Marque and her husband Antonio of Cliffwood Beach, and brother Antonio...

John C. Blish, 60 of Aberdeen passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel.  Born in New York City he was a life long resident of Aberdeen. John worked as a Alarm Technician with Garden State Alarm, Matawan.  He enjoyed archery, bowling, climbing, camping and most out door activities. Most recently John was care taker for his parents, Robert and Catherine before there passing. John is survived by his loving siblings, Jacqueline Greenberg and husband Alex of...

       Mary R. Allen (Doyle), 88, recently of Cheesequake Village of Matawan formerly of Jersey City, passed away Wednesday August 29, 2018 at Bayshore Healthcare Center of Holmdel.        She was predeceased by her parents Redmond Doyle and Rena (Smith) Doyle. Mary is survived by her beloved daughter Patricia Allen of Matawan, also formerly of Jersey City.         Mary was a high school graduate and was an...

Richard DiGiovanni, Sr., 67, joined his daughter Aurora in eternal rest on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Richard will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, his love of Hot Wheel cars, and playing his oldies. He is predeceased by his daughter, Aurora, his parents, Frank and Clara, and his brother, Frank Jr. He is survived by his wife Deborah, his children, Christina, Richard, Jr., Dawn, Joseph, Samantha and Robert, his brother, John,  Donna Malyska, 11 grandchildren and 4...