Jan 26, 2025

Laura Connelly (Cheeseman) , 6 5 , of Middletown, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on January 2 6 th after courageously battling ovarian cancer for several years.

Laura was born on January 24, 1960, to Rosetta and William Cheeseman in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1978 .

Laura met...

Jan 25, 2025

Joseph "Cookie" Artale Jr.

Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Friend

Joseph "Cookie" Artale Jr., 95, of New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Bayshore Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in Staten Island, Joseph graduated from Port Richmond High School before beginning a career at Metropolitan Life...

Jan 21, 2025

Joseph William Wheeler, 73, of Marlboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21 after a long illness.

Joseph was born in Albany, NY to the late Mary and Walter Wheeler. He worked passionately as a trainer for Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation for over 30 years, and enjoyed all of the places around the globe his position...

Jan 18, 2025

Gerard Peter Thompson, 74 of Jersey City and Farmingdale died peacefully on Saturday, January 18 th at CareOne at Wall.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 2, 1950 to Mary (Smyth) and Peter A. Thompson. He served his country proudly as a member of the US Marine...

Jan 17, 2025

Grace Cefolo Rubino, 99 of Shrewsbury died at her home on Friday January 17 th .

Born in Union, NJ to Italian immigrants Nicholas and Grace Cefolo. She married the love of her life in 1947 and together they moved to Long Branch where she and her husband Dominic raised their family. They were happily married for...

Jan 14, 2025

Ilario Nicoletta Sr., 85, of Farmingdale, passed away on Tuesday January 14 th .

Ilario was born in Calabria, Italy, and immigrated to Montréal, Canada at the age of 18. He would marry the love of his life, Filomena, in 1967 and 10 days after the marriage they moved to Brooklyn, NY.  Ilario would had opened up...

Jan 13, 2025

Marcella "Marcy" Sharpe, 102, of Holmdel, died on Monday, January 13th.

Marcy was born in Minnesota to the late Rose and Peter Goeden. She graduated from Verndale High School in 1940 and went on to graduate from St. Cloud Business School. After taking her civil service exam, Marcy was offered a job with the Department of Defense,...

Jan 13, 2025

Henry J. ("Hank") Rakowski, Jr. 68 of Galloway Township died at his home on Monday, January 13 th .

Hank was born in Passaic, NJ and was raised in Oceanport, NJ. He was a graduate of Shore Regional High School and received his bachelor's degree from the-then Monmouth College. Hank retired after a successful career as an...

Jan 13, 2025

Salvatore Joseph Milazzo, 92, of Freehold, died on Monday, January 13.

Salvatore was born and raised in Queens, NY to the late Anna and Joseph Salvatore Milazzo. He was in the graduating class of 1952 at Brooklyn Tech High School. After high school, Salvatore began working for Bell Atlantic in Manhattan, moving up the ranks...

Jan 11, 2025

Lisa Marie Vecchiarelli, age 56, unexpectedly passed on to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Born in New Rochelle, NY, Lisa is the daughter of Dan DiLeonardo and Mary Veronica Tousignant. Lisa was a New York City public school teacher for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with friends, going to concerts, and being...

Jan 11, 2025

William R. Neil, Sr., age 84, of Holmdel, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at Bayshore Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. A man of great character, compassion, and laughter, Bill leaves behind a legacy of kindness, and love that touched the lives of everyone he encountered.

Born on September 14, 1940, in Jersey...

Jan 9, 2025

Janice Kathryn Turner, 73, of Highlands, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Born in Jersey City on October 13, 1951, Janice was the daughter of the late Anthony ("Tony") E. Aliano, Jr. and Helga Baehr. She grew up in...

Jan 7, 2025

Peter Sinacore, 73, of Ocean Township , passed away at Jersey Shore Medical Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Peter was born and raised in Jersey City and was a graduate of Snyder High School. He was an avid high school basketball player and also enjoyed playing and hanging with his crew at St. Paul's courtyard. Following...

Jan 7, 2025

Charles W. Phillips, Sr., 79, resided for 53 years in Long Branch, New Jersey.  Born in Margaret Hague Hospital in Jersey City in October 1945, ended his more that 6-year fight with cancer on January 7, 2025.

Surviving is his wife of almost 54 years Ann Youmans Phillips; his sister Betty Phillips Cardinale, of Woodbridge; his son...

Jan 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that our family mourns the passing of the light of our lives, Sheri Kemper Spadaccini. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the most caring and selfless soul, whose love for her family remained her only concern, even as she...

Jan 7, 2025

Jeanne Gillen, 76, of Hazlet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born on July 20, 1948 to the late John and Rita Russoniello. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Jeanne spent her life as a devoted educator. She began her career teaching home economics in the 1970s...

Jan 7, 2025

SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OVERFLOW PARKING BEGINNING 4:00 PM ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, UNTIL 8:00 PM FROM THE VONAGE PROPERTY, 23 MAIN STREET, HOLMDEL TO THE FUNERAL HOME.

Alex Kemp, a promising 19-year-old cross-country and track student athlete from Lincroft, New Jersey, tragically passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, following a skiing...

Jan 7, 2025

Tony Paparella, 90, of Holmdel, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 with his dedicated wife Eileen at his side.

He was born September 9, 1934 in Manhattan to the late Leonarda and Cataldo Paparella. Tony was raised in Manhattan, graduating from Lasalle Academy and Manhattan College. Shortly after college, Tony served his country honorably...

Jan 6, 2025

Following the Mass, a luncheon will be held at The Polo Club at Holmdel, 216 Route 34, Holmdel. NJ.

Jan 1, 2025

John J. Donohue 67, of Long Branch, passed away on January 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John had a distinguished career in law enforcement, retiring as a Detective Lieutenant from the Asbury Park Police Department in 1999 after many years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he embraced various roles, but none...