Feb 11, 2025

Nicodemo (Nicky)came to America in the 1950's, in his 20s. Like every immigrant he came to try to make a better life for himself and settled down in Bensonhurst Brooklyn.

After a few years in America, he wanted to settle down and marry but no one was quite good enough for him here in America, so back...

Feb 11, 2025

Memorial gathering for Antoinette will be Sunday, February 23rd, 11:30 am until the time of the service at noon at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733.

Feb 11, 2025

Mildred Scarpati, 97, of Colts Neck, died on Tuesday, February 11.

Mildred was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to the late Maria and Enrico Tomasuolo. She worked as a waitress in Manhattan for some time before marrying and starting her family. Mildred and her husband raised their family in Brooklyn, where...

Feb 10, 2025

Clifford Edward Yaschur, 84, of Holmdel, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Clifford was born on July 4, 1940, raised in Wallington, N.J., and later moved to Carlstadt, N.J., with his parents and sister. He graduated from East Rutherford High School in 1957 and earned a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Fairleigh...

Feb 9, 2025

Richard "Rich" Pirraglia, 73, of Long Branch, died on Sunday, February 9.

Rich was born and raised in Brooklyn to the late Marie and Dominic Pirraglia. He was a graduate of James Madison High School, and went on to receive his Master's degree from Wagner College. Rich began his career as a teacher's assistant,...

Feb 9, 2025

Dominick G. Termini, 71, of Hazlet, passed away on Sunday, February 9 at his home.

Mr. Termini was born in Brooklyn to his parents, Philip and Josephine Termini (nee Orlando). He graduated from Bishop Lauchlin High School in 1971.

One of Dominick ' s passions in life was baseball and was a...

Feb 7, 2025

Dylan Alexander Katz, 15, of West Long Branch, died on Friday, February 7.

He was born at Monmouth Medical Center on August 24, 2009 to Darlene and David Katz. Dylan was raised in Long Branch before moving to West Long Branch, and was attending Shore Regional High School. He enjoyed working as a dog walker for his...

Feb 7, 2025

Eloise S. Caldwell, 93 of Long Branch, died at her home on Friday, February 7 th .

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia and referred to herself as a "Georgia Peach." A southern girl became a northeast girl. She attended Asbury Park High School and moved to Germany, where she completed high school and nursing school, while...

Feb 6, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Neil, age 80, of Holmdel, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home on February 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her two daughters after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a woman of honor, conviction, and strength which served her well in her career and the lives she met along her way.

Pat...

Feb 3, 2025

Frances B. Caprio, 91 of West Long Branch, passed peacefully on Monday February, 3rd at Serenity Hospice, in Hamilton, NJ.

Mrs. Caprio was born in Long Branch and had lived in West Long Branch most of her life. She loved her dogs, shopping on QVC Network, and...

Feb 3, 2025

On February 3rd, a kind soul was unfortunately lost too soon. Kim Mazzara, 58, of Marlboro, unexpectedly passed away due to health complications. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Kim was able to make her mark starting with excelling academically, as well as inevitably beginning to flourish in the workforce while finishing off her high school diploma. She then...

Feb 3, 2025

Melba May Blessing, 89, of Red Bank, died on Monday, February 3.

She was born in Corinto, Nicaragua to the late Eva and Patrick Blessing. Melba was a traveler. She traveled throughout Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Panama to name a few. Melba met her husband George in Panama, where they married before moving to Venezuela. In...

Feb 3, 2025

"For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And faith, hope and love abides, these three; and the greatest of these is love."  1 Corinthians 13; 12-13.

James P. Hicks, 60,...

Feb 3, 2025

Dr. Gerald Kass, O.D., age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on February 3, 2025 at Monmouth Medical Center.

He was born Gerald Finkelstein in Long Branch, NJ on March 18, 1939 and lived in Monmouth County throughout his life. His father, Louis Finkelstein died when he was 6 months old. He and his brother...

Feb 1, 2025

George Menake, 82, of Colts Neck passed away on Saturday, February 1st.

George was born in Brooklyn, NY to his parents, James and Margaret Menake (nee Buzolich.)

George was a Hostler for the New York City Mounted Police before retiring.

George was a protector and a provider for his family. He was very...

Jan 31, 2025

Linda Persico, 75, of Marlboro, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening.

Linda has resided in NJ for the past few years but was a true Brooklyn girl at heart. She was born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn where she married and raised her own family as well. Linda is survived by her children Jay Persico and his...

Jan 28, 2025

Louis "Sonny" Calabretta passed away peacefully the evening of Tuesday January 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Long Branch to Joseph and Florence Calabretta, Sonny was the oldest of their three children. He was a star basketball player for Long Branch High and drew crowds at every game with people coming out...

Jan 28, 2025

Willa (Bridges) Egan, 95, of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28th.

Born to Henry & Lillian (Barton) Bridges at Hazard Hospital in Long Branch.

Her mother passed away Oct 5, 1929. She was raised by her great-grandmother, Ella Lieberman, in Yonkers, NY. She married Thomas W. Egan (of West Long Branch) in...

Jan 28, 2025

Michael Joseph Thompson, 51 of Colts Neck passed away on Tuesday, January 28 th , 2025.

He was the owner and operator of New York Asphalt, based in Staten Island, NY and a member of  Local 14, Crane Operators Union, New York City.

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Jan 27, 2025

Frances A Lejda, 83, of Port Monmouth, died on Monday, January 27.

Frances was born and raised in Bayonne to the late Katherine and John Fabian. She was a graduate of Bayonne High School. She worked as a customer representative for Causeway Hyundai and Caesar's Casino before retiring.

Frances was a sports...