He was dashingly handsome, loving, loyal, charming, talented and strong, with a heart of gold and a mustache like no other. Chris Michon was suave and debonaire, Yet he was also a cowboy with his rugged style. He could tell a story that would transfix anyone who had the privilege of being in his orbit, and Chris sure had...
Luciano Gizzi, 85, of Long Branch passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Luciano was born and raised in Colliano, Italy and immigrated to America in 1967. He began working as a cabinet maker for Gelco, refining his trade and eventually opening his own business, Chelsea Cabinets in Long Branch.
Luciano was a proud...
Vincent Anthony Mangia Sr., 81, of Marlboro, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Vincent proudly carried his New York roots throughout his life. He raised his family in Staten Island before moving to Marlboro, NJ six years ago.
Vincent dedicated 28 years of...
Raymond Louis Bischoff, 74, of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday surrounded by his family at Bayshore Medical Center.
Raymond was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he attended Xaverian High School and then St. John's University and then finally received his MBA from Fordham University. While in college Raymond always worked, he started delivering telegrams but...
Evan Walker, 37, of Long Branch, passed away at his home on Monday.
Evan was born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island and Hazlet, New Jersey. He attended Holmdel High School and then graduated from Monmouth University. Following college he began working for his family's medical transport company.
Evan enjoyed traveling around the world,...
Maria Daysi Montano de Gutierrez, 44, de Long Branch falleció lunes, 9 de febrero 2026.
Daysi nacio en Jiquiliso, Usulutan, El Salvador, donde fue criada. Ella atendió la Escuela de Niñas Ramiro Martinez Pineda y el Instituto Nacional de Jiquiliso. Despues de graduar, Daysi atendió la Universidad Nacional de El Salvador. Ella se mudo a Long Branch...
Wayne F. Wildrick, 77, of Middletown, died on Friday, February 6.
Wayne was born and raised in Newton, NJ to the late Catherine and Fredrick Wildrick. After graduating from Newton High School, Wayne served his country honorably in the US Navy. After his service, he and his wife moved to Norfolk, VA, and then Staten...
Patricia A. Fusco, age 85, of Belmar and Staten Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Riverview Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Manhattan and raised in Huntington, Long Island. Patricia's life was defined by her deep devotion to those she loved. It was in her youth that she...
James "Jim" Fairlie Houston, 81, of Freehold, died on Wednesday, February 4 th .
Jim was born in Ayr, Scotland to the late Agnes and Thomas Houston. He and his family moved to Elizabeth at a young age, returned to Scotland, and then found a permanent home in Keyport in his early teens . He...
Evelyn Ford, 93, of Matawan, died on Tuesday, February 3.
Evelyn was born in Orange, NJ to the late Rose and Joseph Rojy . She was a graduate of West Side High School class of 1950 in Newark, NJ. After high school, Evelyn began working, and attended secretary school. She worked in Real Estate for...
Rick Taddio, 59, of Holmdel, passed away Monday at Bayshore Medical Center. He is survived by his three children, Tiffany, Tyler and Taylor, as well as his mother and Stepfather, Maryann and Buddy Graham, his beloved family, Cindy, Mark, Mia, Sergiu, Leonard, Johanna, Karli, Gianni, Andrea, John, Leah, Leya and many treasured lifelong friends. He is predeceased by his...
Leonard Ira Vogel, 92 of Ocean Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 2nd.
He was born in Long Branch and raised his daughters with his first wife Francine in West Long Branch before moving to Ocean Township 35 years ago.
Mr. Vogel was a graduate of...
Diane M. Pappa, of Holmdel and Spring Lake Heights, passed away on February 2, 2026. The only child of Mary (Macaluso)and Casper Pappa, Diane grew up on her family's 50-acre working farm in Holmdel. The Pappas grew strawberries, tomatoes, apples, peppers and other crops on their farm purchased in 1946.
Joan J. Loshiavo, 88, of Old Bridge, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Colts Neck, NJ. Joan was the beloved wife of Vincent Loshiavo for 43 years before his passing on May 2, 2000. Joan was the loving mother of Stephen (Laura) and Richard (Lisa) Loshiavo; cherished Grandmother of Samantha Loshiavo (Michael Marsdale), Jessica...
Joanne E. (Brooksbank) Gambale entered into eternal peace on February 1, 2026, at Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, NJ. Born in Jersey City, she lived in the Cliffwood Beach area before moving to Ocean County, where she settled in Holiday City, Silverton.
Joanne received her elementary and secondary education at St. Joseph's Grammar School in Keyport...
Lorraine Tamburro DeTulio, 94, of Oakhurst, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 31 st at home.
Lorraine was born and raised in Newark, NJ and graduated from East Side High School. In 1954 she married her husband Alfred, and they resided in Newark until 1993 when they moved to Monmouth County.
Lorraine was a beautician in...
Howard P. Rombey Jr. ("Skipper"), age 68, was peacefully Promoted to Glory surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Saturday, January 31 st , 2026.
Skipper was a lifelong resident of Monmouth Beach, NJ, and enjoyed all the small community-oriented waterfront town had to offer. Skipper enjoyed participating in the ARC basketball and bowling programs, helping...
Michael J. Donohue Sr., 86, of Lakewood, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Lincroft NJ. Born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, Michael also spent many years living in Dumont and Lavallette NJ, before settling in Lakewood.
"Big Mike", as he was commonly known, was an avid fisherman and golfer, who especially...
Phyllis Ann Gatti, 85, of Toms River, passed away on Monday afternoon surrounded by her family.
Phyllis was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She attended high school at Fontbonne Hall Academy, graduating in 1958. After, she continued her education at Wood Secretarial School graduating in 1959. It was then she began her career as the Professional...
Alfonso "Al" Sollecito was born on July 26, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Vincent, and his six siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Millie (nee Livoti); his 4 children, Mary Lynn (Luke), Lucia (Keith), Vincent, and Madelyn (Paul); 11 grandchildren, John (Sage), Al (Samantha), Philip (Megan),...