Obituaries

Michael Winston Hagre, 74 of Cliffwood Beach passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021 at Bayshore Community Hospital of Holmdel. He was born in Faribault, Minnesotta to the late Winston Everston and Stella Hargre.  He was a high school graduate and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Michael would later go on to work as a Supervisor for the US Postal Service. He is also predeceased by his stepfather Robert “Bud”Wilson and a...

   Michael J. Grande, Sr., 78, of Hazlet, NJ passed away Monday, September 20th, 2021 at home.  Michael was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on May 22, 1943, to the late Vito and Mary Grande. Michael lived his entire life in the Bayshore area. He served proudly during the Vietnam War, was a Teamster at Local 469 in Hazlet and was also their SGT at Arms. Michael was a devoted father and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to garden and had outstanding...

Julius J. Rosato, 94, of Keyport, NJ passed away Monday, September 13th, at Anchor Care and Rehab, Hazlet.  He was the husband of Vincenza Rosato. Julius was born in Cliffwood (Little Genoa), NJ on December 8, 1926, a son of the late Adelaide (Pelligrino) and Daniel Rosato. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy in WW II.  Julius was a layout man at JCPL in Sayreville, Union Beach and Hightstown NJ for many years. He was a member and past Chief of Keyport Fire Company, a member of the...

   Tyler Joseph Borza, 26 of Keyport, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2021.    He was born in Long Branch to his beloved parents Daniel Borza and Staci (Gufert) Borza who currently reside in Keyport.    Tyler is also survived by a beloved sister Ashley Borza of Naskayuna, New York.    "Borza" was a Keyport high school graduate where he played football and wrestled for the school teams.    Friends and relatives are invited to...

  Jean Marie (Rehbein) Sadowski, 86, of Crossville, TN, passed away September 6, 2021. She was born to Frederick Rehbein and Mary (Lowicki) Rehbein on October 6, 1934, in Jersey City, NJ. Jean graduated from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1951.  After high school, she worked as a secretary for the majority of her career. She loved playing games, especially Bingo with friends.  She was talented in the kitchen and immensely proud of her prize-winning...

   Kevin Robert Hilliard, 41 of Hazlet passed away Friday September 3, 2021 at Spring Hills Post Acute Matawan (a long-term care facility) after battling a terminal brain disease for many years.      He is survived by his loving parents Robert Hilliard and Barbara (Kuchar) Hilliard and siblings Brian (Cortney), Brendan (Lauren), Brett (Claudia), Mark Hilliard and Christine Newton.      Kevin was an active, loving child and born with his father’s...

     Peter John Szeles, 86 of Hazlet, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Bayshore Community Hospital of Holmdel.    He was born in Bronx, New York to the late Paul Szeles and Rose (Bruno) Szeles.    Peter is also predeceased by his sisters Maryann Merkel and Carol Armbrust.    He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (MacGeorge) Szeles; daughters Maureen Vanderweerd and Deceased Husband William of Middletown, Dori Shields and her...

   Albert Joseph Ostervich Sr., 75 of Union Beach passed away Friday September 3, 2021 at Riverview Medical Center of Red Bank, New Jersey.    He was born in Jersey City to the late Albert Ostervich and Genevieve (Ranold) Ostervich.    Albert was a graduate of Keyport High School and served his Country in the United States Navy, was honorably discharged and went on to have a long career as a Chemical Operator with International Flavors and Fragrances of...

  Anthony C. Fernandez, 97 of Hazlet, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday,  September 1st, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.    He was born in Havana Cuba to the late Antonio C. Fernandez and Emilia  (Calvo) Fernandez of La Corona Spain and is predeceased by his beloved wife  of 64 years Anna M. (Boyle) Fernandez.    He came to the United States as a young child and resided in New York City until  1963 when the family moved to Hazlet....

    Frederick T. Heilmann, 93, recently of Toms River, formerly of Fort Meyers, Florida passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021 at Complete Care at the Arbors of Toms River.     He was born in Union City, New Jersey to the late Frederick and Katherine Heilmann.     Frederick is predeceased by his beloved first wife Elizabeth "Betty" Heilmann, his second wife Ann Heilmann, a dear sister Loretta Heim, a daughter Kathleen McDonald and his step daughter...